Ambush of Geary (1776)

Ambush of Geary (16th (Queen's) Light Dragoons vs Local Patriot militia) took place in 1776 during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1776
• Date: 14 December 1776
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Side A: 16th (Queen's) Light Dragoons
• Side B: Local Patriot militia
• Commanders (A): Cornet Francis Geary
• Commanders (B): Captain John Schenck
• Casualties: One killed (16th (Queen's) Light Dragoons), None (Local Patriot militia)
• Outcome: American victory
• Coordinates: 40.457°, -74.859°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Ambush of Geary · Wikidata entry