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 Continental Army Southern Department under the command of Thomas Polk. The regiment saw action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. The regiment was captured by the British Army at Charlestown, South Carolina, on May 12, 1780. The regiment was disbanded on January 1, 1783.[1][2]
Officers
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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
