Of the 33 U.S. Army units with lineage dating to the Revolutionary War or earlier, 32 are in the Army National Guard.
The 101st Engineer Battalion of the Massachusetts Army National Guard carries the lineage of the East Regiment of the Massachusetts Militia, which was organized from existing trainbands from Salem, Saugus, Ipswich, and Newbury. The East Regiment was organized on 13 December 1636, making it one of the oldest units in the U.S. military. The regiment had been redesignated and expanded to form the 1st through 6th Essex Regiments by the time of the Revolutionary War. During the war, while remaining in Massachusetts’ service, the Essex Regiments formed Glover’s, Mansfield’s, Little’s, Frye’s, and Lee’s Regiments for service in the Continental Army. Significantly, Glover’s Regiment was comprised of fishermen from Marblehead, Massachusetts, who played a crucial role in ferrying the Continental Army across the East River to escape destruction during the Battle of Long Island and across the Delaware River for the surprise attack on the Hessian garrison at Trenton. The 101st is one of four U.S. Army units that can display the Lexington battle streamer.
Today, the 101st carries participation credit for the Lexington, Boston, Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, Monmouth, New York 1776, New Jersey 1777, New York 1777, Rhode Island 1777, Rhode Island 1778, Rhode Island 1779, and New Jersey 1780 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 101st Field Artillery Regiment of the Massachusetts Army National Guard carries the lineage of the South Regiment of the Massachusetts Militia, which was organized from new and existing trainbands in Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, Weymouth, and Hingham. The South Regiment was organized on 13 December 1636, making it one of the oldest units in the U.S. military. The regiment had been redesignated and expanded to form the Boston Regiment by the time of the Revolutionary War. During the war, while remaining in Massachusetts’ service, the regiment formed Henry Jackson’s Additional Continental Regiment, later designated the 16th Massachusetts Regiment, for service in the Continental Army. The Regiment earned a reputation for courage during the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island.
Today, the 101st carries participation credit for the Boston, Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, Monmouth, Pennsylvania 1777, Pennsylvania 1778, Rhode Island 1777, Rhode Island 1778, Rhode Island 1779, New Jersey 1777, and New Jersey 1780 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 181st Infantry Regiment of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, known as the Sixth Massachusetts, carries the lineage of the North Regiment of the Massachusetts Militia, which was organized from existing trainbands from Charlestown, Cambridge, Watertown, Medford, and Concord. The North Regiment was organized on 13 December 1636, making it one of the oldest units in the U.S. Military. By the time of the Revolutionary War, the regiment had been redesignated and expanded to form the 1st Middlesex Regiment, whose lineage is carried by Massachusetts’ 182nd Infantry, and the 2nd Middlesex Regiment, whose lineage is carried by the 181st. During the war, the 2nd Middlesex remained in Massachusetts’ service but also formed Prescott’s, Thomas’, Bridge’s, Nixon’s, and Jonathan Brewer’s regiments for service in the Continental Army. Of note, William Prescott’s Regiment was authorized in the days following the Battles of Lexington and Concord and played a prominent role in the Battle of Bunker Hill. The 181st is one of four U.S. Army units that can display the Lexington battle streamer.
Today, the 181st carries participation credit for the Lexington, Boston, Quebec, Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, Monmouth, New Jersey 1776, New York 1776, Rhode Island 1778, and New York 1780 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 182nd Infantry Regiment of the Massachusetts Army National Guard carries the lineage of the North Regiment of the Massachusetts Militia, which was organized from existing trainbands from Charlestown, Cambridge, Watertown, Medford, and Concord. The North Regiment was organized on 13 December 1636, making it one of the oldest units in the U.S. Military. By the time of the Revolutionary War, the regiment had been redesignated and expanded to form the 1st Middlesex Regiment, whose lineage is carried by the 182nd, and the 2nd Middlesex Regiment, whose lineage is carried by Massachusetts’ 181st Infantry. During the war, the 1st Middlesex remained in Massachusetts’ service but also formed Heath’s and Alden’s regiments for service in the Continental Army. Notably, Heath’s Regiment, later commanded by John Greaton, was part of the pursuit of the British to Boston following the Battles of Lexington and Concord. That action makes the 182nd one of four U.S. Army units that can display the Lexington battle streamer.
Today, the 182nd carries participation credit for the Lexington, Boston, Quebec, Saratoga, New York 1778, and New York 1779 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 772nd Military Police Company of the Massachusetts Army National Guard carries the lineage of the Cohannet Trainband, which was organized on 3 March 1638. By the time of the Revolutionary War, the unit had been redesignated and reorganized as the First Foot Company, 3rd Regiment, Bristol County Brigade, Massachusetts Militia. The Company responded to the alarm following the Battles of Lexington and Concord but did not see any fighting. However, they likely took part in the Siege of Boston.
Today, the 772nd carries participation credit for the New York 1776, Rhode Island 1776, and Rhode Island 1777 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 125th Quartermaster Company of the Massachusetts Army National Guard carries the lineage of the Company of Foot, Middlesex Regiment, which was organized in the Massachusetts Militia on 3 December 1660 in Marlborough. By the start of the Revolutionary War, the Middlesex regiment had been redesignated and expanded to form the 1st Middlesex Regiment, whose lineage is carried by Massachusetts’ 182nd Infantry, and the 2nd Middlesex Regiment. The Company of Foot from Marlborough and companies from Concord, Sudbury, Chelmsford, Billerica, Croton, Lancaster, and Dunstable were reorganized into the 2nd Regiment, whose lineage is shared by Massachusetts’ 181st Infantry. During the war, the company remained in Massachusetts’ service but also formed Captain Michael Barn’s Company, which was adopted into the Continental Army on 14 June 1775, the same date the Continental Congress passed an act establishing the Continental Army. The 125th is one of four U.S. Army units that can display the Lexington battle streamer.
Today, the 125th carries participation credit for the Lexington, Boston, Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, and Monmouth campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 102nd Infantry Regiment of the Connecticut Army National Guard, known as the Second Connecticut or New Haven Grays, carries the lineage of the Regiment of New Haven County, which was constituted in 1672 as part of the Connecticut Militia. By the time of the Revolutionary War, the regiment had expanded and been redesignated within the Connecticut Militia as the 1st Regiment and 2nd Regiment. Each regiment contained companies of infantry and light horse. The 1st and the units it spawned served at New York in 1776, Peekskill, and Saratoga in 1777. The 2nd served at Danbury and Ridgefield, and in 1779, they were at New Haven, Fairfield, and Norwalk.
Today, the 102nd carries participation credit for the Saratoga, New York 1776, New York 1777, Connecticut 1777, Connecticut 1778, Connecticut 1779, Connecticut 1780, and Connecticut 1781 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 192nd Military Police Battalion of the Connecticut Army National Guardcarries the lineage of the Connecticut Militia’s New London County Regiment and the Fairfield County Regiment, which was organized from existing trainbands on 26 June 1672. The regiments had been expanded and redesignated to form the 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 16th Regiments by the time of the Revolutionary War. During the War, men from the 3rd and 4th Regiments were reorganized to form six Regiments of Connecticut Militia. Notably, the Connecticut Regiments served in their home state, Rhode Island, and in New York, participating in the Battle of Saratoga.
Today, the 192ndHHD carries participation credit for the Saratoga, New York 1776, New York 1777, Connecticut 1777, Connecticut 1778, Connecticut 1779, Connecticut 1780, Connecticut 1781, and Rhode Island 1778 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 201st Field Artillery Regiment of the West Virginia Army National Guard, known as the First West Virginia,carries the lineage of Captain Morgan Morgan’s Company of Volunteer Militia of Orange County, Virginia, which was organized on 17 February 1735. The Company had been expanded, reorganized, and redesignated as the Berkeley County Regiment of Militia by the time of the Revolutionary War. During the War, elements of the Berkeley County Regiment were called to active service with the Continental Army at various times, providing companies and replacements for the Virginia Line. Notably, Captain Hugh Stephenson’s Rifle Company, which was organized on 14 June 1775, was one of 10 rifle companies authorized by the Continental Congress in an act establishing the Continental Army. They embarked on a 600-mile “Beeline March” to join the army outside Boston, arriving just 26 days later.
Today, the 201st carries participation credit for the Boston and New York 1776 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment of the 211th Military Police Battalion of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, known as the First Corps of Cadets,carries the lineage of the Independent Company of Cadets, which was chartered in the Massachusetts Militia on 16 October 1741 at Boston. The Cadets were the first volunteer militia unit in what would become the United States and were organized as ceremonial bodyguards of the royal governor. On 1 August 1774, Cadet Commander John Hancock, a vocal opponent of British taxes, was dismissed by British Royal Governor Thomas Gage. In solidarity, the Cadets disbanded and returned their colors to the royal governor. The Company was unable to reorganize until after the Siege of Boston (19 April 1775 – 17 March 1776), when elements of the Cadets formed the officer cadre for Henry Jackson’s Additional Continental Regiment, which was authorized on 12 January 1777. This began a tradition of providing officers for wartime regiments, which continued through WWII.
Today, the 211th HHD carries participation credit for the Monmouth, Rhode Island 1777, Rhode Island I778, Rhode Island 1779, and New Jersey 1780 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 116th Infantry Regiment of the Virginia Army National Guard, known as the Stonewall Brigade, carries the lineage of the Augusta County Regiment, which was organized in the Virginia Militia on 3 November 1741, at Beverley’s Mill Place, later called Staunton. During the Revolutionary War, the regiment was called into active service multiple times and additionally formed companies for 15 Virginia regiments that served with the Continental Army. Several of these were captured in the Battle of Charleston in 1780. Among the most notable of the regiments spawned by the Augusta County Regiment was the 8th Virginia Regiment, known as the “German Regiment,” which, along with the rest of the 4th Virginia Brigade, held off British attacks during the Battle of Brandywine long enough to save the Continental Army.
Today, the 116th carries participation credit for the Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Charleston, Cowpens, Guilford Court House, Yorktown, Virginia 1775, Virginia 1776, Virginia 1781, South Carolina 1781, and North Carolina 1781 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 103rd Engineer Battalion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, known as “the Dandy First,” traces its lineage to the Military Association of the City of Philadelphia’s official recognition on 7 December 1747. This Military Association, which is also the forebearer of Pennsylvania’s 111th Infantry Regiment, was founded by Benjamin Franklin on 21 November 1747. On 29 December 1747, the Dandy First was organized as the Train of Artillery from new and existing elements. The unit had been reorganized, expanded, and redesignated as the Philadelphia Artillery Battalion by the time of the Revolutionary War. During the War, while remaining in state service, the Battalion mustered into the Continental Army for 6 months in July 1776 and formed the Fort Mud Garrison, later the 4th Continental Artillery Regiment. Notably, Margaret Corbin, a camp follower with the Battalion, became the first woman to earn a pension for military service when she took her husband’s place on the crew of his cannon during the Battle of Fort Washington. Additionally, Detachment 1, Company D, 103rd Engineers carries the lineage of the York Rifles.
Today, the 103rd carries participation credit for the Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Yorktown, Pennsylvania 1776, New Jersey 1776, New York 1776, New Jersey 1777, New Jersey 1778, and New York 1779 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 111th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, known as “the Associators,” traces its lineage to the Military Association of the City of Philadelphia’s official recognition on 7 December 1747. This Military Association, which is also the forebearer of Pennsylvania’s 103rd Engineer Battalion, was founded by Benjamin Franklin on 21 November 1747. On 29 December 1747, the Associators were organized as the Associated Regiment of Foot of the City of Philadelphia. The Associators had been expanded, reorganized, and redesignated as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions of Foot by the time of the Revolutionary War. During the war, they were mustered into service with the Continental Army for varying periods in July 1776, November 1776, and August 1777. Notably, the Associators played a pivotal role during a chaotic early moment at the Battle of Princeton and, with George Washington’s leadership, drove the British from the field, securing American victory.
Today, the 111th carries participation credit for the Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, and New Jersey 1776 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 118th Field Artillery Regiment of the Georgia Army National Guard carries the lineage of four independent companies of volunteer militia, three of foot and one of horse, which were constituted in Savannah on 16 April 1751. The companies had been reorganized and redesignated as the 1st Regiment of Foot Militia, Division of Savanah by the Revolutionary War. Additionally, the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 118th descends from Cuthbert’s Party of Rangers, which was organized in the fall of 1736. Known as the 1st Troop Horse Militia, Division of Savannah during the Revolutionary War, the unit defended Georgia’s interior from loyalists and British raiding parties and took part in the defense of Savannah.
Today, the 118th carries participation credit for the Savannah, Georgia 1776, and Florida 1778 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 169th Military Police Company of the Rhode Island Army National Guard, known as the Westerly Rifles, carries the lineage of the Artillery Company of Westerly and Charlestown, which was organized and chartered in January 1755. The company had been redesignated as the Artillery Company of Westerly, Charlestown, and Hopkinton by the time of the Revolutionary War. During the war, the company served Rhode Island and the Continental Army around Newport, which was occupied by the British from 1776 to 1779.
Today, the 169th carries participation credit for the Rhode Island 1777 and Rhode Island 1778 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 263rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment of the South Carolina Army National Guard carries the lineage of the Artillery Company of Charles Town, which was organized in 1756. The company was expanded, reorganized, and redesignated as the Charles Town Battalion of Artillery by the time of the Revolutionary War. During the war, the battalion was active in the defense of Charleston until it surrendered when the city was captured by the British on 12 May 1780.
Today, the 263rd carries participation credit for the Charleston, Savannah, South Carolina 1775, and South Carolina 1779 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 133rd Engineer Battalion of the Maine Army National Guard, known as the Twentieth Maine, carries the lineage of the Massachusetts Militia’s Cumberland Regiment, which was constituted on 21 June 1760. During the Revolutionary War, the regiment was called to active service various times and mustered for state service from July to September of 1779. Additionally, the regiment formed Phinney’s Regiment, subsequently designated as the 18th and 12th Massachusetts Regiments. The Regiment was active from the Siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill until it was disbanded on 1 January 1781. Notably, the regiment took part in constructing fortifications around Fort Ticonderoga in 1776 and deterred a British attack there until 1777.
Today, the 133rd carries participation credit for the Boston, Saratoga, Monmouth, New York 1777, Pennsylvania 1777, Massachusetts 1775, and Massachusetts 1779 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 190th Engineer Battalion and the 296th Infantry Regiment of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard, known as los Milicianos and los Cocorocos, respectively, carry the lineage of las Milicias Disciplinadas de la Isla de San Juan de Puerto Rico, which was constituted on 17 May 1765 by Don Alejandro O’Reilly for the Kingdom of Spain. Las Milicias Disciplinadas were organized into 19 infantry and five cavalry companies at the time of the Revolutionary War.
Today, the 190th and 296th carry no participation credit for the campaigns of the Revolutionary War because they were part of Spain until the Spanish-American War in 1898, when they were disbanded. The units were reconstituted in the Puerto Rico National Guard on 12 April 1917.
Company A, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group of the Rhode Island Army National Guard carries the lineage of the North Providence Rangers, which was organized in 1774. The unit was one of several independent companies chartered by the Rhode Island General Assembly to defend the state and maintain readiness to march at a minute’s warning. During the Revolutionary War, the North Providence Rangers participated in the Battle of Newport, also known as the Battle of Quaker Hill or the Siege of Newport, which was the first joint Franco-American military operation of the war.
Today, Company A carries participation credit for the Rhode Island 1777 and Rhode Island 1778 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
Troop A, 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard carries the lineage of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, which was organized on 17 November 1774. The Troop’s founding members were among Philadelphia’s elite and voted to offer their services to the Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War. Notably, during the famous surprise attack on the Hessian garrison on Christmas night 1776, troopers had to take to the water when their boat could not reach the New Jersey shore. They then rode with Washington to Trenton, providing security for the commander in chief along the way.
Today, Troop A carries participation credit for the Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, New Jersey 1776, New Jersey 1777, and Pennsylvania 1777 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 175th Infantry Regiment of the Maryland Army National Guard, known as the Fifth Maryland, carries the lineage of the Baltimore Independent Cadets, who were organized on 3 December 1774. During the Revolutionary War, the Cadets were absorbed into William Smallwood’s Maryland Battalion on 14 January 1776 with seven other independent companies. When the Maryland Battalion reached Washington’s forces in New York City, just days before the Battle of Long Island, it was adopted into the Continental Army and reorganized into the 1st through 7th Maryland Regiments. The Maryland Battalion took 80% casualties at Long Island as it covered the withdrawal of the rest of Washington’s forces, saving the Continental Army.
Today, the 175th carries participation credit for the Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Yorktown, Cowpens, Guilford Court House, New York 1776, New York 1777, South Carolina 1780, North Carolina 1781, South Carolina 1781, and South Carolina 1782 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
Company D, 128th Support Battalion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, carries the lineage of the Pine Grove Light Infantry, which was constituted in April 1775 and first organized on 30 June 1775 at Pine Grove, as Captain Michael Forrer’s Company in the Berks County Military Association. During the Revolutionary War, the company was first mustered into service with the Continental Army on 22 August 1776 when it arrived at South Amboy, New Jersey, following a 135-mile march. There, it served as a reserve force during the campaign against the British at Long Island until it was mustered out on 30 November 1776. The company was again mustered into Continental service from 9 November 1777 to 5 January 1778.
Today, Company D carries participation credit for the New Jersey 1776, Pennsylvania 1777, and Pennsylvania 1778 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 1109th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group of the Connecticut Army National Guard carries the lineage of the Norwich Light Infantry, which was organized into the Connecticut Militia in May 1775 as an independent company attached to the 20th Regiment. During the Revolutionary War, the company served in their home state, Rhode Island, and New York.
Today, the 1109th carries participation credit for the New York 1776, Rhode Island 1777, and Connecticut 1781 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 28th Infantry Division Artillery of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, known as the Wyoming Valley Guards, carries the lineage of the Connecticut Militia’s 24th Regiment. The 24th was constituted on 11 May 1775 and organized on 17 October 1775 in the Wyoming Valley Region of Pennsylvania, which Connecticut then claimed. On 23 August 1776, the Regiment was authorized in the Continental Army as the 1st and 2nd Independent Westmoreland Companies (also known as the Wyoming Companies). During the Revolutionary War, the Companies were assigned to the Western Department and fought in several actions against loyalists and Britain’s Native American allies, like the Battle of Wyoming. The Wyoming Valley region was awarded to Pennsylvania on 30 December 1782.
Today, the 109th carries participation credit for the Brandywine, Germantown, New Jersey 1777, Pennsylvania 1777, Pennsylvania 1778, Pennsylvania 1779, and New York 1779 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
Company A, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment of the New York Army National Guard, known as the “Fighting Sixty-Ninth,” carries the lineage of the 1st New York Regiment’s 8th Company, which Garret Van Waggenon commanded. The 1st New York was authorized on 25 May 1775 in the Continental Army and organized into ten companies of men from the City and County of New York. During the Revolutionary War, the regiment participated in the unsuccessful invasion of Canada in December 1775, which was the first major offensive by the newly formed Continental Army.
Today, Company A carries participation credit for the Quebec campaign of the Revolutionary War.
Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 197th Field Artillery Regiment of the New Hampshire Army National Guard, known as the Stratford Guards, carries the lineage of Captain John Waldron’s Minute Company in the 2nd Regiment of the New Hampshire Militia, which was organized on 3 July 1775. The Company was reorganized as the Training Band of Dover in September 1776. At the outset of the Revolutionary War, the company served in the defenses and siege, trapping the British in Boston for nearly a year and forcing them to abandon the city.
Today, Battery B carries participation credit for the Boston campaign of the Revolutionary War.
The 198th Signal Battalion of the Delaware Army National Guard, known as the First Delaware, carries the lineage of the Delaware Regiment, which was authorized in the Continental Army on 9 September 1775. The Regiment was organized into 8 companies from Kent, Sussex, and New Castle Counties under the command of Colonel John Haslet. It was mustered into Continental service on 11 and 12 April 1776 at Dover and Lewes. Within a few months, the Delaware Regiment fought alongside Marylanders at the August 1776 Battle of Long Island, covering the retreat of and saving the Continental Army. On 1 January 1777, the regiment was reorganized as Colonel David Hall’s Regiment of the Continental Line, which served until the cessation of hostilities.
Today, the 198th carries participation credit for the Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Cowpens, Guilford Court House, Yorktown, New York 1776, New York 1777, South Carolina 1780, South Carolina 1781, North Carolina 1781, and South Carolina 1782 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 113th Infantry Regiment of the New Jersey Army National Guard carries the lineage of the 1st New Jersey Regiment, authorized on 9 October 1775. The 1st New Jersey was organized from 26 October to 15 December 1775 in the Continental Army, partly from existing militia companies of Essex County. Notably, the 1st New Jersey, then part of the New Jersey Brigade, took part in the infamous Valley Forge winter encampment and the Battle of Monmouth on 28 June 1778, where it played a key role in stopping a British counterattack.
Today, the 113th carries participation credit for the Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Yorktown, Canada 1776, New York 1776, New Jersey 1777, New York 1777, New York 1779, and New Jersey 1780 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment of the 104th Military Police Battalion of the New York Army National Guard carries the lineage of the Poughkeepsie Invincibles, which was organized in the New York Militia on 17 October 1775 as Captain Jacobus Frear’s Company, 4th Regiment, Dutchess County Militia. HHD, 104th also carries the lineage of Captain Hendrick Schoonmaker’s Company, which was organized in 1776 in the New York Militia at Kingston as part of Colonel Johannes Snyder’s 1st Regiment. During the Revolutionary War, Schoonmaker’s Company took part in the unsuccessful defense of two Hudson River fortifications during the Battle of Forts Clinton and Montgomery on 6 October 1777.
Today, HHD, 104th carries participation credit for the New York 1776 and New York 1777 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 132nd Military Police Company of the South Carolina Army National Guard carries the lineage of the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery, which was organized on 22 February 1776 at Fort Lyttleton with men from St. Helena and Prince William Parishes. On 18 October 1776, the unit was adopted into the Continental Army and redesignated as the 4th Company of the 4th South Carolina Regiment, which was known as the South Carolina Artillery Regiment. During the Revolutionary War, the company played a significant role in the allied Franco-American siege to retake British-occupied Savannah and was forced to surrender at Charleston when that city was captured on 12 May 1780.
Today, the 132nd carries participation credit for the Charleston, Savannah, and South Carolina 1779 campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
The 150th Cavalry Regiment of the West Virginia Army National Guard, known as the Second West Virginia, carries the lineage of the Greenbrier County Regiment, which was constituted into the Virginia Militia on 1 March 1778, when Greenbrier County was created from Botetourt and Montgomery Counties. The Greenbrier Regiment included Minutemen companies that were organized for frontier defense in 1777. From 1777 to 1782, the Militia provided recruits for the Virginia Line of the Continental Army through drafts.
Today, the 150th carries a streamer without inscription for the campaigns of the Revolutionary War.
