Bullards' Regiment of Militia

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Bullards' Regiment of Militia
Active	1777
Allegiance	State of Massachusetts
Type	Infantry
Part of	Massachusetts militia
Engagements	Saratoga campaign
Commanders
Notable commanders	Samuel Bullards

Saratoga campaign, 1777 Ticonderoga – Hubbardton – Fort Ann – Oriskany – Bennington – 1st Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) – 2nd Saratoga (Bemis Heights)

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Bullards' Regiment of Militia also known as the 5th Middlesex County Militia Regiment was called up at Sudbury, Massachusetts on August 16, 1777 as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga campaign. The regiment marched quickly to join the gathering forces of Gen. Horatio Gates as he faced British General John Burgoyne in northern New York. The regiment served in Genenral Warner's brigade. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17 the regiment was disbanded on October 21, 1777.