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Cook's Regiment of Militia

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Cook's Regiment of Militia
Active26 August 1777
Disbanded9 November 1777
CountryAmerican Colonies
AllegianceState of Connecticut
BranchInfantry
TypeMilitia
Part ofContinental Army
EngagementsSaratoga Campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Thaddeus Cook

Cook's Regiment of Militia was called up at Wallingford, Connecticut on August 26, 1777, as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment marched quickly to join the gathering forces of Gen. Horatio Gates as he faced British General John Burgoyne in northern New York. The regiment served in General Poor's brigade. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17 the regiment was disbanded on November 9, 1777.

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