1st South Carolina Regiment

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1st South Carolina Regiment
Active	1775-1783
Allegiance	Continental Congress of the United States
Type	Infantry
Part of	South Carolina Line
Battles/wars	Savannah and Charleston

Southern theater, 1775–1780
Williamsburg – Great Bridge – Moore's Creek Bridge – Rice Boats – Alligator Bridge – Beaufort – Kettle Creek – Briar Creek – Stono Ferry – Savannah – Charleston –

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The 1st South Carolina Regiment was raised on June 6, 1775 at Charleston, South Carolina for service with the Continental Army. The regiment saw action at the Siege of Savannah and the Siege of Charleston. The regiment was captured at Charleston on May 12, 1780 together with the rest of the Southern Department by the British Army. The regiment was reorganized December 11, 1782, furloughed May 14, 1783 at Charleston and disbanded on November 15, 1783.

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