15th Massachusetts Regiment
| 15th Massachusetts Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776-1781 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | Massachusetts Line |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Timothy Bigelow |
The 15th Massachusetts Regiment was raised on September 16, 1776, under Colonel Bigelow at Boston, Massachusetts. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Monmouth and the Battle of Rhode Island. The regiment was disbanded on January 1, 1781, at West Point, New York.
External links
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in Massachusetts compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
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