Armand's Legion
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Armand's Legion | |
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Active | 1778–1783 |
Allegiance | Yorktown |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Colonel Armand |
Armand's Legion was formed on June 25, 1778, at
From French Army to American
Armand had previously served in the French Army, serving with the
Swelling numbers
The legion was recruited primarily from foreign volunteers to the American Revolution. After hard fighting with Washington in the north Armand's Legion had taken heavy losses, however, permission was given for its numbers to be renewed from Hessen POWs. In 1780 the remnants of Pulaski's Legion[3] were added to Armand's Legion.[1]
1st Partisan Corps
In 1781 the legion was consolidated with Capt. Henry Bedkin's Troop of Light Horse, and was reorganized and renamed the 1st Partisan Corps.
Disbanding
The legion was disbanded at York, Pennsylvania, on December 25, 1783.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "1st Partisan Corps". www.revolutionarywar101.com. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ "Colonel Charles Teffin Armand". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ Moran, Donald N. "Sergeant Thomas Summersett". www.revolutionarywararchives.org. Retrieved 25 October 2012.