1st Delaware Regiment

1st Delaware Regiment
1st Delaware Regiment
Active 1775–1783
Country United States
Branch Continental Army
Type Infantry
Nickname Delaware Continentals or Delaware Blues
Engagements Battle of Trenton,
Battle of Princeton,
Battle of Brandywine,
Battle of Germantown,
Battle of Camden
Battle of Guilford Court House.
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Colonel John Haslet
Colonel David Hall
General Johann DeKalb

The 1st Delaware Regiment was raised on December 9, 1775 for service with the continental army under the command of Colonel John Haslet. The regiment would see action during the New York Campaign, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Guilford Court House. The regiment was furloughed on January 17, 1783 at Christiana Bridge, Delaware and disbanded on November 15, 1783.



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