Sparhawk's Regiment of Militia
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| Sparhawk's Regiment of Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1777 |
| Allegiance | State of Massachusetts |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | Massachusetts militia |
| Battles/wars | Saratoga Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Jonas Wilder Nathan Sparhawk |
| Saratoga campaign, 1777 |
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| Ticonderoga – Hubbardton – Fort Ann – Oriskany – Bennington – 1st Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) – 2nd Saratoga (Bemis Heights) |
Sparhawk's Regiment of Militia, also known as the 7th Worchester County Militia Regiment, was called up at Barre, Massachusetts on August 16, 1777 as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment marched quickly to join John Stark at Bennington, Vermont and then to General Horatio Gates at Saratoga, New York 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 18, 1777.
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