2nd Virginia Regiment
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2nd Virginia Regiment
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The 2d Virginia Regiment was authorized by the Virginia Convention, July 17, 1775, as a force of regular troops for the Commonwealth's defense. It consisted of seven companies, 476 privates and the usual regimental officers. William Woodford, of Caroline County, named colonel, along with Lieutenant Colonel Charles Scott and Major Alexander Spotswood were the regiment's initial field officers. Virginia had been divided into 16 military districts which took their names from the predominant county
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Military unit
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Virginia_Regiment
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2024-02-08T13:06:21Z
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