An elite soldier typically chosen for bravery, steadiness and discipline. While each British regiment had one company of grenadiers, only some of the Loyalist corps had them. Grenadiers were distinguished by their bearskin caps, wings, match-cases (brass ornaments carrying a burning match) and hangers (swords) in British regiments. Some or all of these items might have been used by Loyalists.

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A soldier specially trained and equipped for throwing grenades. One company of grenadiers generally was included in every British regiment, and in battle was stationed on one of the flanks. Grenadiers, "the tallest and briskest Fellows" in the regiment, could be identified by their mitre-style headgear which lacking a brim, did not interfere with their hurling.

A Grenadier (French for "Grenademan") was originally a specialized assault soldier for siege operations, first established as a distinct role in the mid to late 17th century. Grenadiers were soldiers who would throw grenades and storm breaches, leading the forefront of such a breakthrough.