The Society of Descendants of Militia Officers

This page provides a basic reference to the Wars in which Militia played a significant role and to the Battles during those wars in which Militia units served.  Battles listed do not include every battle in a war, but only those battles in which we can confirm the involvement of Militia units.  In the case of some of the early Colonial Wars, the composition of forces is difficult to determine; in these cases we have included the conflict as a place-holder for future research.  Members of the Society contribute to this database as part of their application process and as a continuing obligation of membership.  This is a living list with additions and changes made on a regular basis as research permits.

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Also known as the Wappinger War.

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• 1711-10-12:  Battle of Catechna.
• 1711- uncertain date:  Attack on Bear River Indians
• 1713-03-18/23:  Storming of Neoheroka Fort

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• 1771-05-16:  Battle of Alamance

• 1774-10-10:  Battle of Point Pleasant (also known as Battle of Kanawa)
   

• 1775-04-19: Lexington Alarm (Massachusetts)
• 1775-04-25: Danbury Alarm (including the Battle of Ridgefield 1777-04-27) (Connecticut)
• 1776-02-27: Battle of Moore's Creek (North Carolina)
• 1777-08-06: Battle of Oriskany (New York)
• 1777-09-11: Battle of Brandywine (Pennsylvania)
• 1777-10-04: Battle of Germantown (Pennsylvania)
• 1777-09-19: Battle of Freeman's Farm (New York)
• 1777-10-07: Battle of Bemis Heights (New York)
• 1777-12-05: Battle of Whitemarsh (also known as Battle of Edge Hill) (Pennsylvania)
• 1778-05-20: Battle of Barren Hill (Pennsylvania)
• 1778-06-28: Battle of Monmouth (New Jersey)
• 1778-12-29: British Capture of Savannah (Georgia)
• 1779-02-10: Battle of Carr's Fort (Georgia)
• 1779-02-14: Battle of Kettle Creek (Georgia)
• 1779-03-03: Battle of Briar Creek (Georgia)
• 1779-05-11: Defense of Charleston (South Carolina)
• 1780-05-29: Battle of Waxhaws (South Carolina)
• 1780-06-20: Battle of Ramsour's Mill (North Carolina)
• 1780-08-16: Battle of Camden (South Carolina)
• 1780-08-18: Battle of Musgrove's Mill (South Carolina)
• 1781-01-17: Battle of Cowpens (South Carolina)
• 1781-03-15: Battle of Guilford Court House (North Carolina)
• 1781-04-25: Battle of Hobkirk's Hill (South Carolina)
• 1781-09-08: Battle of Eutaw Springs (South Carolina)
• 1781-09-28: Siege of Yorktown (Virginia)

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1814-08-24: Battle of Bladensburg

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• Although Militia units were mobilized, no actual combat occurred.

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