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3rd North Carolina Regiment
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| 3rd North Carolina Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776-1783 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | North Carolina Line |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth, Siege of Charleston. |
| Philadelphia campaign, 1777–1778 |
|---|
| Brandywine – Paoli – Germantown – White Marsh – Matson's Ford – Crooked Billet – Monmouth |
| Southern theater Participation, 1780 |
|---|
| Charleston – |
The 3rd North Carolina Regiment was raised, on January 16, 1776, at Wilmington, North Carolina for service with the Continental Army. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. The regiment would be captured by the British Army at Charlestown, South Carolina, on May 12, 1780. The regiment was disbanded on November 15, 1783.
