King's Carolina Rangers
Loyalist militia in the American Revolution / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with the King's Rangers that served under Robert Rogers.
The King's Carolina Rangers (KCR) was a loyalist militia regiment active during the American War of Independence. The KCR was composed of nine infantry companies, of which one was converted into a troop of dragoons in 1782. The unit primarily saw action in the South Carolina and Georgia theatres of the conflict.
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Active | 1776-1783 |
Country | Great Britain |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Branch | British Provincial unit |
Type | Infantry |
Nickname(s) | Brown's Rangers |
Engagements | Defence of Fort Tonyn, Battle of Kettle Creek, Battle of Brier Creek, Battle of Hanging Rock, Defence of Savannah, Siege of Augusta |
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