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5th South Carolina Regiment information


5th South Carolina Regiment
Active1776-1780
AllegianceContinental Congress of the United States
TypeInfantry
Part ofSouth Carolina Line
EngagementsSavannah
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Col. Isaac Huger
Col John Stewart
LtCol Peter Horry

The 5th South Carolina Regiment (1st Rifle Regiment) was raised on February 22, 1776, at Charleston, South Carolina, for service with the South Carolina Troops and later assigned to the Continental Army. The regiment saw action at the Siege of Savannah. The regiment was merged into the 1st South Carolina Regiment on February 11, 1780.[1]

  1. ^ Lewis, J.D. "The American Revolution in South Carolina, 5th SC Regiment (1st Rifle Regiment)". Retrieved March 26, 2019.

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