The 1st Rhode Island Regiment also known as 9th Continental Regiment was raised on May 8, 1775 under Colonel James Mitchell Varnum outside of Boston, Massachusetts for service with the Continental Army. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Bunker Hill, New York Campaign, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Rhode Island. The regiment was disbanded on December 25, 1783 at Saratoga, New York. The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ... Infantry of the Royal Irish Rifles during the Battle of the Somme, First World War. ... Combatants Colonial America Great Britain Commanders Israel Putnam William Howe Strength 1,500 2,600 Casualties 450 1,500 Bunker Hill was a battle of the American Revolutionary War that took place on June 17, 1775 during the Siege of Boston. ... This article is about the Battle of Trenton which took place on December 26, 1776. ... James Mitchell Varnum (December 17, 1748– January 10, 1789) was an American lawyer. ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (129th in leap years). ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... James Mitchell Varnum (December 17, 1748– January 10, 1789) was an American lawyer. ... Nickname: City on a Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Solar System), Athens of America Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: www. ... The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants Colonial America Great Britain Commanders Israel Putnam William Howe Strength 1,500 2,600 Casualties 450 1,500 Bunker Hill was a battle of the American Revolutionary War that took place on June 17, 1775 during the Siege of Boston. ... The New York Campaign describes the actions and battles of the American Revolutionary War, by which the British forces gained control of New York City and its surroundings in the summer and fall of 1776. ... This article is about the Battle of Trenton which took place on December 26, 1776. ... The Battle of Princeton was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, fought near Princeton, New Jersey on January 3, 1777. ... Combatants United States Britain Commanders George Washington William Howe Strength 11,000 17,000 Casualties 250 killed, 750 wounded, 400 captured 89 killed, 487 wounded The Battle of Brandywine was a battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on September 11, 1777 near Chadds Ford Township, Pennsylvania|Chadds Ford]] on... The Battle of Germantown was in the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants British United States Commanders Robert Pigot John Sullivan Strength 7,139 10,100 Casualties at least 260 at least 211 The Battle of Rhode Island was a battle fought on August 29, 1778 when units of the Continental Army under the command of John Sullivan attempted to recapture Aquidneck... December 25 is the 359th day of the year (360th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 6 days remaining. ... 1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Saratoga is a town located in Saratoga County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,141. ...