5th Massachusetts Regiment

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5th Massachusetts Regiment
Active 1775-1783
Allegiance Continental Congress of the United States
Type Infantry
Part of Massachusetts Line
Engagements Bunker Hill,
Saratoga,
Battle of Trenton,
Battle of Princeton
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Colonel Rufus Putnam

The 5th Massachusetts Regiment also known as the 27th Continental Regiment was raised on April 23, 1775 under Colonel Mansfield outside of Boston, Massachusetts. The regiment saw action at the Battle of Bunker Hill, New York Campaign, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton. Colonel Rufus Putnam took command in January, 1777 and participated in the Battle of Saratoga.

The regiment was furloughed June 12, 1783 at West Point, New York and disbanded on November 3, 1783.