Whitcomb's Rangers
| Whitcomb's Rangers | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776–1781 |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Type | Light infantry |
| Role | Guerrilla warfare Reconnaissance |
| Size | 2 Companies |
| Part of | New Hampshire Line |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Ranger |
| Nickname(s) | Whitcomb's Rangers |
| Engagements | American Revolutionary War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major Benjamin Whitcomb |
| Notable commanders | Benjamin Whitcomb |
Whitcomb's Rangers were authorized on October 15, 1776, and formed in November 1776 at
Coos, New Hampshire
.
References
External links
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in New Hampshire compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
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