 Complete the following phrase:  Norvell entered the Continental Army on August 7, 1777, as a cadet in Captain William Mosbys company of the 5th Virginia Regiment of Foot commanded by Colonel Josiah Parker. On January 15, 1778, he became regimental paymaster. He fought in the Revolutionary War Battles of Brandywine, Trenton, and Monmouth. He became a second lieutet in September, 1778 and a first lieutet in February, 1780. In 1780, he was in the City of Charleston with forces sent to defend the city in response to a British threat towards southern colonies. After the 