Wells' Regiment of Militia
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Wells' Regiment of Militia | |
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Active | 1777 |
Allegiance | State of Massachusetts |
Type | Infantry |
Part of | Massachusetts militia |
Engagements | Bemis Heights |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | David Wells |
Wells' Regiment of Militia, also known as the 5th Hampshire County Militia Regiment, was an American unit called up at Shelburne, Massachusetts, on September 22, 1777, as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment marched quickly to join the gathering forces of General Horatio Gates as he faced British General John Burgoyne in northern New York. The regiment served in General Fellow's brigade. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17, 1777, the regiment was disbanded the next day.
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