5th Massachusetts Regiment
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| Mansfield's Regiment 27 Continental Regiment 5th Massachusetts Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1775-1783 |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  Massachusetts |
| Branch |  Continental Army |
| Type | Regiment |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | Massachusetts Line |
| Engagements | Concord Bunker Hill New York Campaign Trenton Princeton Saratoga |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Rufus Putnam Colonel Israel Hutchinson |
The 5th Massachusetts Regiment also known as the 19th Continental Regiment was raised on April 17, 1775, under Colonel Mansfield outside of Boston, Massachusetts. The regiment saw action at the Battle of Concord, Battle of Bunker Hill, New York Campaign, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton. Colonel Rufus Putnam took command in January 1777 and participated in the Battle of Saratoga.This regiment was commanded by Colonel John Mansfield, of Lynn,[citation needed] who left the service on September 15, 1775. From then until the end of the year the regiment was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Israel Hutchinson, of Danvers.[citation needed] It served in the siege of Boston, and was designated the 27th Continental Regiment in the 1776 establishment. The regiment was furloughed on June 12, 1783, at New Windsor, New York, and disbanded on November 3, 1783.