4th North Carolina Regiment
| 4th North Carolina Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776-1783 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | North Carolina Line |
The 4th North Carolina Regiment was authorized on January 16, 1776 and established on April 15, 1776 at Wilmington, North Carolina for service with the
Officers
Commanders:[1]
- Col. Thomas Polk (1776-1778)
- Col. James Armstrong(1778-1781)
- Lt. Col. Henry "Hal" Dixon (1781-1782)
- Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (1782-1783)
Known Lt. Colonels
- James Thackston
- Henry "Hal" Dixon
- Archibald Lytle
- John Armstrong
Known Majors:
- William Lee Davidson
- John Armstrong
- Thomas Harris
- Charles McLean
- Thomas Donoho
- George Dougherty
- Pinketham Eaton
Known regimental adjutants:
- William Covington
- Thomas Pasteur
- William Slade
- William Williams
Engagements
Known engagements during the American Revolution include:[1][3]
| Start Year Month | Date Range | Battles/Skirmishes | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1776 6 | 6/28/1776 | Fort Moultrie #1 | SC |
| 1776 9 | 9/6/1776 | Fort George/Bald Head Island | NC |
| 1777 9 | 9/11/1777 | Battle of Brandywine Creek |
PA |
| 1777 10 | 10/4/1777 | Battle of Germantown | PA |
| 1779 3 | 3/3/1779 | Battle of Briar Creek |
GA |
| 1779 6 | 6/20/1779 | Battle of Stono Ferry | SC |
| 1779 9 | 9/16-10/18/1779 | Siege of Savannah | GA |
| 1781 3 | 3/15/1781 | Battle of Guilford Court House (one unit) | NC |
| 1781 9 | 9/8/1781 | Battle of Eutaw Springs | SC |
References
- ^ a b c "4th North Carolina Regiment". www.carolana.com. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
- ^ Davis, Charles L. (1896). A Brief History of the North Carolina Troops on the Continental Establishment in the War of the Revolution with a Register of Officers of the Same (PDF). Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ Graves, William. "Southern Campaigns Revolutionary War Pension Statements & Rosters". Retrieved February 16, 2019., various pension applications and rosters
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in North Carolina compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
- Lewis, J.D.; The Revolutionary War in North Carolina, 4th Regiment
- Davis, Charles L.; A Brief History of the North Carolina Troops on the Continental Establishment in the War of the Revolution with a Register of Officers of the Same, published in 1896, Link, accessed Jan 30, 2019