Van Woert's Regiment of Militia
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| Van Woert's Regiment of Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1777 |
| Allegiance | State of New York |
| Type | militia |
| Part of | New York Militia |
| Battles/wars | Saratoga |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Lewis Van Woert |
| Saratoga campaign, 1777 |
|---|
| Ticonderoga – Hubbardton – Fort Ann – Oriskany – Bennington – 1st Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) – 2nd Saratoga (Bemis Heights) |
The Van Woert's Regiment of Militia also know as the 18th Albany County Militia Regimentwas called up in July, 1777 at Hoosick, New York, USA to reinforce the Gen. Horatio Gates's Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment served in Brigadier General Abraham Ten Broek's Brigade. With the defeat of General John Burgoyne's British Army on October 17, 1777 the regiment stood down.
