Holman's Regiment of Militia
Appearance
Holman's Regiment of Militia | |
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Active | 1777 |
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. 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.