4th Continental Light Dragoons
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| 4th Continental Light Dragoons 4th Legionary Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1777-1783 |
| Allegiance | Siege of Yorktown . |
The 4th Continental Light Dragoons, also known as Moylan's Horse, was raised on January 5, 1777, at
Tarleton helmets (black leather helmets in the style associated with Banastre Tarleton
).
The regiment saw action at the
Siege of Yorktown
in their more familiar green coats. The regiment was furloughed on June 11, 1783, at Philadelphia and disbanded on November 15, 1783.
External links
- Bibliography of Continental Army Dragoons compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
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