Commander-in-Chief's Guard
The Commander-in-Chief's Guard, commonly known as Washington's Life Guard, was a unit of the Continental Army that protected General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Formed in 1776, the Guard was with Washington in all of his battles. It was disbanded in 1783 at the end of the war.
| Commander-in-Chief's Guard | |
|---|---|
Banner of the Guard, illustrated by Benson Lossing, 1852 | |
| Active | 1776–1783 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance | George Washington |
| Branch | Continental Army |
| Type | Infantry and cavalry |
| Role | Security |
| Size | 180–250 men |
| Assignment | Main Army headquarters |
| Nickname(s) | Washington's Life Guard |
| Motto(s) | Conquer or Die! |
| Arms | muskets, bayonets, side arms |
| Commanders | |
| Captain commandants | Caleb Gibbs (1776–1779) William Colfax (1779–1783) |
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