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| 1st Pennsylvania Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1775 – 1783 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | Pennsylvania Line |
| Nickname(s) | Thompsons Rifle Regiment Hand's PA Rifle Regiment P.M.I.R.(PA militia I Regiment) 1st Continental Regiment |
| Motto(s) | I Refuse To Be Subjugated |
| Colors | Green with Red Facings/Hunting shirt,cap with White trim Dark Blue and Scarlet facings regulation post Valley Forge |
| Engagements | Siege of Boston Battle of Trenton Second Battle of Trenton Battle of Princeton Battle of Brandywine Battle of Matson's Ford Battle of Germantown Battle of Monmouth Battle of Springfield Battle of Stony Point |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel William Thompson Colonel Edward Hand Colonel James Chambers |
The 1st Pennsylvania Regiment - originally mustered as the 1st Pennsylvania Rifles; also known as the 1st Continental Line and 1st Continental Regiment, was raised under the command of Colonel William Thompson for service in the Continental Army.