2nd Pennsylvania Regiment

The 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, formed with lauded veterans from the 1st Pennsylvania Battalion, was raised in December 1776. The 1st Pennsylvania Battalion was raised in October 1775, under the command of Colonel John Bull for service with the Continental Army.

2nd Pennsylvania Regiment
Active17751783
Allegiance Second Continental Congress
TypeInfantry
Part ofPennsylvania Line
Nickname(s)Pennsylvania Battalion Veterans
ColorsBrown with green facing until blue with scarlet facing regulation post Valley Forge
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders
  • Colonel John Bull
  • Colonel John Philip De Haas
  • Colonel James Irvine
  • Colonel Henry Bicker
  • Colonel Walter Stewart
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