Wells' Regiment of Militia

Wells' Regiment of Militia

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name=Wells' Regiment of Militia


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allegiance=State of Massachusetts
type=Infantry
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dates=1777
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command_structure=Massachusetts militia
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battles=Bemis Heights
notable_commanders=David Wells
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Campaign
name=Saratoga campaign, 1777
battles=TiconderogaHubbardtonFort AnnOriskanyBennington – 1st Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) – 2nd Saratoga (Bemis Heights)

Wells' Regiment of Militia also known as the 5th Hampshire County Militia Regiment was 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, the regiment was disbanded on October 18, 1777.


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