Revolutionary War Soldiers Database

A record of NC & SC soldiers who served in the cause of American Independence, 1775–1783

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William Polk

Lt Col  ·  Polk's Regiment of Light Dragoons

SC

Lt Col

Polk's Regiment of Light Dragoons

1780 – 1782

📜 Notes
Major under Col. John Williams (NC) in 1776. 1780, commissioned by Gov. John Rutledge as a Lt. Colonel of Light Dragoons (State Troops) under BG Thomas Sumter.
⚔ Battles & Engagements
Beaver Creek Ford, Fort Granby #1, Orangeburgh #1, Quinby's Bridge, Shubrick's Plantation, Eutaw Springs