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Revolutionary War Soldier

Major
Peter Horry

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

Promoted to Major 9/16/1776. Promoted to Lt. Colonel in Jan 1780 and Commander of SC 5th Regiment. Regiment disbanded on February 1780, he was sent home. After Fall of Charleston, went to NC with Marion in July 1780. In Col. Archibald McDonald's Kingstree Regiment 1780-1781. Feb. 1781, he was authorized his own troops - Horry's Light Dragoons (militia). Oct. 1781, Marion authorized to raise 2 regiments of SC State Troops, Horry commanded the SC 4th Regiment of State Dragoons.

Service Overview
Enlisted1776
Discharged1780
Service4 years
UnitSC 2nd Regiment
RoleMajor
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Key Details
Full NamePeter Horry
RankMajor
RegimentSC 2nd Regiment
Enlisted1776
Discharged1780
StateSC
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