Van Woert's Regiment of Militia
| Van Woert's Regiment of Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1777 |
| Allegiance | State of New York |
| Type | militia |
| Part of | New York Militia |
| Engagements | Saratoga |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lewis Van Woert |
The Van Woert's Regiment of Militia, also known as the 16th Albany County Militia Regiment[1], was called up in July, 1777 at Hoosick, New York, United States to reinforce Gen. Horatio Gates's Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment served in Brigadier General Abraham Ten Broeck's Brigade. With the defeat of General John Burgoyne's British Army on October 17, 1777 the regiment stood down.
See also
External links
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in New York compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
References
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