The 4th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, at Suffolk Court House, Virginia, for service with the Continental Army. The regiment saw action at the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Most of the regiment was captured at Charlestown, South Carolina, on May 12, 1780, by the British and the regiment was formally disbanded on January 1, 1783. References External links Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History Virginia regiments of the Continental Army Military units and formations established in 1775 Military units and formations disestablished in 1783