22nd Continental Regiment
| 22nd Continental Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 728 officers and men |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Samuel Wyllys |
The 22nd Continental Regiment was formed on 1 January 1776 when the
2nd Connecticut Regt (1775) of Spencer's Brigade in the Main Continental Army was re-designated. On 12 August 1776 Spencer's Brigade was re-designated as Parson's Brigade and on 12 November 1776 the brigade was reassigned to the Highland's Department. The regiment was reassigned to Mercer's Brigade of the Main Continental Army
on the same date. On December 31, 1776, the regiment was dissolved in Peekskill, New York.
See also
- 2nd Connecticut Regt (1775)
- Levi Wells
References
- Wright, Richard K. (1983). "Lineage". The Continental Army. Center of Military History. Retrieved 4 June 2006.
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