1st Continental Light Dragoons
The 1st Continental Light Dragoons, also known as Bland's Horse, was a mounted regiment of the Continental Army organized between 13 June and 10 September 1776 in Williamsburg, Virginia. It was made up of men from eastern and northern Virginia for service with the Continental Army.
| 1st Continental Light Dragoons 1st Legionary Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776–1783 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress |
| Type | Dragoon |
| Size | 6 troops |
| Part of | Continental Army |
| Nickname(s) | Bland's Horse |
| Colors | brown coats with green facings, after 1781 blue coats with red facings |
| Engagements | Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Edgar's Lane, Battle of Guilford Court House |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt. Col. Theodorick Bland Lt. Col. Anthony Walton White Colonel William Washington. |
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