Burning of Fairfield (1779)
The Burning of Fairfield refers to the action of the American Revolutionary War at Fairfield, Connecticut on July 7, 1779 after a British landing force under the command of General William Tryon attacked the town, engaged and dispersed its militia forces, and burned down the vast majority of its buildings. Much of the action took place in areas that are now part of Bridgeport, Southport, and Westport.
Burning of Fairfield | |||||||
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Part of the American Revolutionary War and Tryon's raid | |||||||
H.E. Major General William Tryon, former Governor of New York and commander of all British forces in Long Island during the revolution | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Great Britain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Col. Samuel Whiting Lt. Isaac Jarvis |
Maj. Gen. William Tryon Brig. Gen. George Garth Cmdre. George Collier | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
4th Regiment of Connecticut Militia |
800 (Tryon's initial force) 1,700 (Garth's reinforcements) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
10 Killed 2 Wounded 6 Captured |
11 Killed 44 Wounded 6 MIA |
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