New York Provincial Company of Artillery | |
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Active | 1776 |
Allegiance | New York United States |
Type | Milita |
Role | Coastal artillery, Field artillery |
Part of | New York Militia |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Alexander Hamilton |
During the American Revolutionary War, the New York Provincial Company of Artillery was created by the New York Provincial Congress in 1776 to defend New York City from British attack.