Talk:3rd Continental Light Dragoons

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Comments by Roncraw[edit]

following moved from the article, posted by Roncraw (t c) Oct. 8, 2007
apparently regarding http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=S001036

The above aricle neglects the entire Southern Campaign which marked the high point of the 3dCLD's participation in the War for Independance. The unit participated in the engagements at Monck's Corner, Lenud's Ferry, Waxhaw's (Buford's Massacre), Rugely's Mill, Hammond's Store, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, Hobkirk's Hill, and Eutaw Springs. All these engagements were were fought in South Carolina with the exception of Guilford. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Roncraw (talk • contribs)

I believe the current article has several ommission and errors, as I have noted earlier. Here is an idea for a new version. Please BE BOLD and let me know what you all think of this.

The 3d Continental Light Dragoons most likely had a greater impact on the war than any other body of American cavalry during the Revolution. They were formed Jan 1, 1777 under the command of Colonel George Baylor, a Virginian and family friend of General George Washington. The 3d saw heir first real action at the Battle of Brandywine when elements of the 3d, attached to General Washington's bodyguard, helped prevent a total route by charging the advancing British Army in a brief rearguard action led by Count Casimir Pulaski. The 3d later served at the Battle of Germantown. On September 27, 1778 the 3d CLD was ambushed in a nighttime raid led by General Charles Grey, the incident became known as Baylor's Massacre. Casualties were heavy and command passed to Lt. Col William Washington, a cousin to General George Washington. After the fall of Charleston, South Carolina the 3d played pivotal roles in the battles of Hammond's Store, The Cowpens – where William Washington was awarded a medal from Congress, Guilford Courthouse, Hobkirk's Hill and finally Eutaw Springs where William Washington was wounded and captured.

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