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1st Delaware Regiment




  allegiance Continental Congress of the United States
  type Infantry
  dates 1775-1783
  command Structure Delaware Line
  nickname Delaware Continentals or Delaware Blues
  battles Guilford Court House
  notable Commanders John Haslet


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 Christina Bridge, Delaware and disbanded on November 15 , 1783.