1st Delaware Regiment
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| 1st Delaware Regiment | |
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| Active | 1775-1783 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Continental Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Nickname | Delaware Continentals or Delaware Blues |
| Engagements | Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Camden Battle of Guilford Court House. |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Colonel John Haslet Colonel David Hall General Johann DeKalb |
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The 1st Delaware Regiment was raised on December 9, 1775 for service with the continental army under the command of Colonel John Haslet. The regiment would see action during the New York Campaign, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Guilford Court House. The regiment was furloughed on January 7, 1783 at Christiana Bridge, Delaware and disbanded on November 15, 1782.
