Holman's Regiment of Militia

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Holman's Regiment of Militia
Active1777
Allegiance State of Massachusetts
Type Infantry
Part of Massachusetts militia
Engagements Saratoga campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders		 Jonathan Holman

Holman's Regiment of Militia also known as the 5th Worcester County Militia Regiment was called up at Sutton, Massachusetts on September 26, 1777, as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga campaign. [1] 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 Warner's brigade. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17 the regiment was disbanded on October 27, 1777.

References

  1. ↑ United States Continental Army; United States National Archives and Records Service (1972). Compiled service records of soldiers who served in the American Army during the Revolutionary war. Washington: National Archives and Records Service. pp. 365–539. OCLC   1042382279 . Retrieved 26 November 2025.


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