Stirling’s Division
Commander: Major General William Alexander, “Lord Stirling”
History
The 1st Maryland Brigade entered Valley Forge in May 1778 and left as part of part of Stirling’s 5th Division.
The 2nd Maryland Brigade entered Valley Forge in June 1778 and left as part of part of Stirling’s 5th Division.
Notes
Some January alteration figures not available.
Monthly Strength Reports
| Month | Fit for Duty | Assigned | Died | Deserted | Discharged | Enlisted |
| DEC | 1527 | 3527 | 17 | 23 | 11 | 6 |
| JAN | 877 | 3170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FEB | 601 | 2582 | 49 | 29 | 466 | 52 |
| MAR | 554 | 2364 | 99 | 25 | 83 | 17 |
| APR | 1266 | 2425 | 75 | 44 | 32 | 491 |
| MAY | 2368 | 4261 | 53 | 30 | 21 | 201 |
| JUN | 3747 | 6021 | 56 | 31 | 11 | 316 |
| JUN | 3747 | 6021 | 56 | 31 | 11 | 316 |
| Totals | 349 | 182 | 624 | 1083 |
Ref: C.M. Lesser - The Sinews of Independence, Monthly Strength Returns of the Continental Army
