Thompson's Rifle Battalion
The first battalion in the colonies authorized by Congress, June 1775. Totaling nine companies, it was initially led by Col. William Thompson of Carlisle. Later the organization became the First Pennsylvania Continental Regiment.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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