Robert Elliott of Neport commanded the artillery of the Army of Observation. He then commanded a regiment of artillery in the service of Rhode Island. They were involved in the New York Campaign in 1776. They were also present for the Burning of Bristol and the Battle of Rhode Island.
Known Bristolians who served in Elliott’s Regiment include:
Officers: Nathaniel Gladding
Enlisted: William Diman, John Easterbrooks, Joseph Gladding, William Gladding, Barnard Haile, Samuel Linsey, Gideon Read, Stephen Talby, John Waldron, Leonard Waldron, Daniel Wardwell
Rev War Bristol 