page_title: List of South Carolina militia units in the American Revolution
hierarchical_section_title: List of South Carolina militia units in the American Revolution
caption_attribution_description: English: Portrait of Richard Richardson, brigadier general
context_page_description: The South Carolina militia units in the American Revolution were established on January 17, 1775 by the South Carolina Provincial Congress. These militia units were subordinate to the South Carolina Council of Safety. Officers were selected by February 1775. In November 1775, the Militia units were renamed regiments. On March 28, 1778, the South Carolina General Assembly consolidated the regiments into four brigades, each led by a Brigadier General.
context_section_description: The South Carolina militia units in the American Revolution  were established on January 17, 1775 by the South Carolina Provincial Congress.  These militia units were subordinate to the South Carolina Council of Safety.  Officers were selected by February 1775.  In November 1775, the Militia units were renamed regiments.  On March 28, 1778, the South Carolina General Assembly consolidated the regiments into four brigades, each led by a Brigadier General.
caption: BG Richard Richardson, 2nd Brigade commander
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