2nd South Carolina Regiment

2nd South Carolina Regiment
Active1775-1783
Country United States
Allegiance South Carolina
Branch Continental Army
TypeRegiment
RoleInfantry
Part ofSouth Carolina Line
EngagementsSiege of Savannah
Siege of Charleston Battle of Sullivan's Island
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Col. William Moultrie
Col. Isaac Motte
Lt. Col. Francis Marion

The 2nd South Carolina Regiment was raised on June 6, 1775, at Charleston, South Carolina, for service with the Continental Army.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Lewis, J.D. "The American Revolution in South Carolina, South Carolina 2nd Regiment (Infantry)". Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  2. ^ "2nd South Carolina Regiment Reinactors". Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  3. ^ Wright, Robert K. Jr (1982). The Continental Army (PDF). Washington DC: Center of Military History United States Army. p. 305.