5th South Carolina Regiment
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5th South Carolina Regiment | |
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Active | 1776-1780 |
Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
Type | Infantry |
Part of | South Carolina Line |
Engagements | Savannah |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Col. Isaac Huger |
The 5th South Carolina Regiment was raised on February 22, 1776, at Charleston, South Carolina, for service with the Continental Army. The regiment saw action at the Siege of Savannah. The regiment was merged into the 1st South Carolina Regiment on February 11, 1780.
See also
External links
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in South Carolina compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History