Active 1776-1780 Part of South Carolina Line | Type Infantry Engagements Savannah | |
Allegiance Continental Congress of the United States |
The 5th South Carolina Regiment was raised on February 22, 1776 at Charleston, South Carolina for service with 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.
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