Welch's Regiment of Militia
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| Welch's Regiment of Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1777 |
| Allegiance | Bemis Heights |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Joseph Welch |
Welch's Regiment of Militia also known as the 10th New Hampshire Militia Regiment was called up at
Saratoga Campaign of the American War of Independence. The regiment marched quickly to join the gathering forces of Gen. Horatio Gates as he faced British Gen. John Burgoyne in northern New York. The regiment served in Gen. William Whipple's brigade of New Hampshire militia. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17 the regiment was disbanded on November 8, 1777.[1]
References
- ^ Willey, George Franklyn, ed. (1903). State Builders: An Illustrated Historical and Biographical Record of the State of New Hampshire. State Builders Publishing Manchester, NH.
External links
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in New Hampshire compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
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