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Poor’s Brigade

Lee’s Division | Poor’s Brigade

Commander: Brigadier General Enoch Poor

History

Entered Valley Forge in December 1777.

Left Valley Forge in June 1778 as part of Lee’s Division.

Notes

Some January alteration figures not available.

Monthly Strength Reports

Month Fit for Duty Assigned Died Deserted Discharged Enlisted
DEC 965 1660 4 5 0 5
JAN 468 1566 0 0 0 0
FEB 539 1537 15 6 4 0
MAR 421 1521 20 3 2 12
APR 840 1524 23 5 6 53
MAY 943 1698 36 20 4 272
JUN 979 1941 27 2 12 304
Totals     125 41 28 646

Ref: C.M. Lesser - The Sinews of Independence, Monthly Strength Returns of the Continental Army

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