Gill's Regiment of Militia
| Gill's Regiment of Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1777 |
| Allegiance | State of Massachusetts |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | Massachusetts militia |
| Engagements | Saratoga campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Benjamin Gill |
Gill's Regiment of Militia also known as the 3rd Suffolk County Regiment of Massachusetts Militia was called up on August 12, 1777,[1] at Stoughton, Massachusetts, 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.[citation needed] The regiment was assigned to Brigadier General Jonathan Warner's brigade,[2] having reached Bemis Heights on September 25 and 26. Gill's Regiment was on hand for both the October 7 Battle of Saratoga and the eventual British surrender. The regiment's soldiers were discharged on November 30.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Snell, Charles W. (1951). A Report on the Organization and Numbers of Gates' Army, September 19, October 7, and October 17, 1777, Including an Appendix with Regimental Data and Notes (PDF). Saratoga National Historical Park. p. 81.
- ^ Luzader, John F. (2008). Saratoga: A Military History of the Decisive Campaign of the American Revolution. New York, New York: Savas Beatie. p. 375. ISBN 978-1-932714-44-9.