Varnum’s Brigade

VARNUM’S BRIGADE

Lee’s Division | Varnum’s Brigade

Commander: Brigadier General James Varnum

Regiments

4th Connecticut Regiment

8th Connecticut Regiment

1st Rhode Island Regiment

2nd Rhode Island Regiment

History

Entered Valley Forge in December 1777.

Left Valley Forge in January 1778 as part of Lee’s Division.

Notes

Some January and June alteration figures not available.

Monthly Strength Reports

MonthFit for DutyAssignedDiedDesertedDischargedEnlisted
DEC1023171574010
JAN81414360000
FEB6771381291417
MAR3971385278922
APR73012804121833
MAY87412633592030
JUN79611660000
Totals  1395638102
Ref: C.H. Lesser – The Sinews of Independence, Monthly Strength Reports of the Continental Army

Encampment Map