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Virginia Provincial Regiments, 1775

In August 1775 the Virginia Convention voted to raise fifteen companies to serve one year. The companies were raised in the fall of 1775 and organized into two regiments. The Continental Congress resolved, on November 1, 1775, to place these two regiments on the Continental establishment. The regiments were designated the 1st and 2d Virginia Regiments.

  • The 1st Virginia Regiment was commanded by Patrick Henry.
  • The 2d Virginia Regiment was commanded by William Woodford.

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