| 8th North Carolina Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | November 26, 1776-June 1, 1778 |
| Allegiance |  Continental Congress |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 8 companies |
| Part of | North Carolina Line |
| Engagements | Battle of Brandywine (1777) Battle of Germantown (1777) Battle of Monmouth (June 28, 1778) Philadelphia campaign (1778)[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel James Armstrong |
The 8th North Carolina Regiment was authorized on November 26, 1776, and assigned to the Southern Department of the Continental Army. The 8th North Carolina Regiment played a crucial role in the Defense of Philadelphia during the Philadelphia campaign.[1] The unit saw action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Monmouth during the Defense of Philadelphia of the American Revolution. A part of the continental army, the Regiment was commanded by Colonel James Armstrong. The regiment was disbanded on 1 June 1778 at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.[2]
- ^ a b Valley Forge Legacy (The Muster Roll Project). 2021. 8TH NORTH CAROLINA REGIMENT. [online] Available at: <http://valleyforgemusterroll.org/regiments/nc8.asp> [Accessed 2 July 2021].
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