2nd Continental Light Dragoons
The 2nd Continental Light Dragoons, also known as Sheldon's Horse after Colonel Elisha Sheldon, was commissioned by the Continental Congress on 12 December 1776, and was first mustered at Wethersfield, Connecticut, in March 1777 for service with the Continental Army. The regiment consisted of four troops from Connecticut, one troop each largely from Massachusetts and New Jersey, and two companies of light infantry.
| 2nd Continental Light Dragoons 2nd Legionary Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776–1783; reestablished 1978 by State of Connecticut |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Connecticut |
| Type | Dragoon |
| Size | Regiment of six troops 120 men in 1780 |
| Part of | Continental Army |
| Nickname(s) | Sheldon's Horse |
| Colors | Blue coat with buff facings |
| Engagements | Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Yorktown |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Elisha Sheldon Benjamin Tallmadge |
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