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11th Pennsylvania Regiment

Mifflin’s Division | 2nd Pennsylvania Brigade | 11th Pennsylvania Regiment

History

Organized spring of 1777 at Philadelphia from Philadelphia City, Berks, Chester, Northumberland, and Philadelphia Counties.

Entered Valley Forge with 189 men assigned, 87 fit for duty.

Left Valley Forge with 140 assigned 90 fit for duty.

Previous Engagements: Northern New Jersey, Defense of Philadelphia, Philadelphia-Monmouth

Field Officers

  • Colonel Richard Hampton
  • Lt. Colonel Caleb North
  • Major Francis Mentges

Company Commanders

  • Captain Samuel Dawson
  • Captain Samuel Dean
  • Captain John Harris
  • Captain William Mackey
  • Captain John Pearson
  • Captain George Ross
  • Captain William Saill
  • Captain Mayberry Jolly

Regimental Staff

  • Quartermaster Francis White
  • Paymaster Andrew Epple
  • Surgeon Michael Jennings
  • Surgeon Abel Morgan
  • Surgeon’s Mate Ezekiel Bull
  • Quartermaster Sergeant
  • Sergeant Major John Mcdonnel
  • Drum Major William Farr
  • Fife Major Nicholas Yatlor