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Quartermaster Sergeant Richard Poor. John Gist's and Joseph Lapsley's Companies to the 3rd Maryland Regiment; Capt. They served in the desperate actions around New York and New Jersey that winter, but it was clear that hard campaigning was taking its toll. Virginia There is no single Title Lieutenant Colonel. Though the American attack was supposed to be in the rear of the British light infantry, but because of confusing terrain and attacking too soon, the flanking column instead hit the British in their flank. Relieved 16 November 1778 from the Highlands Department and assigned to the Middle Department. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. Weedon was succeeded in command by Colonel Thomas Marshall, the father of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall. Partially organized in spring and summer to consist of 3 companies from Virginia and Maryland and temporarily attached as follows: Capts. In this capacity he recruited men from Prince William County and led the Prince William Battalion (whichalso included men fromLoudoun County). Companies recruited men from Prince William, Fauquier, Stafford, Louisa, Fairfax, King George, Loudoun and Culpeper Counties. The Third Virginia continued to serve with distinction throughout 1776 and 1777. Relieved on August 4, 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. Assigned on November 25, 1779 to Hand's Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Washington seized the opportunity and ordered an assault on their rear by Knowltons men and a reinforcement of 200 Virginia riflemen from the Third Virginiaunder Major Leitch. Captain John Ashby [1] The 3rd Virginia's initial commander was Colonel Hugh Mercer, who was quickly promoted to brigadier general. WebThe Revolutionary War in Virginia Daniel Morgan (in white uniform near front of cannon) led Virginia riflemen that targeted British officers successfully and led to the surrender of British General John Burgoyne's army at Saratoga, New York on October 17, 1777 Source: Architect of the Capitol, Surrender of General Burgoyne(painted by John Trumbull)