Patton's Additional Continental Regiment | |
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Active | 1777–1779 |
Allegiance | Continental Congress |
Type | Infantry |
Size | 7 companies |
Part of | Continental Army |
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Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Colonel John Patton |
Patton's Additional Continental Regiment was an American infantry unit that existed for two years during the American Revolutionary War. Authorized on 11 January 1777, the unit was recruited from the colonies of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Raised by Colonel John Patton in early 1777, it saw service with the Continental Army during the Philadelphia Campaign. In January 1779 the regiment was absorbed by Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment, except for one company which joined the 1st Delaware Regiment.