Drake's Regiment of Militia

Drake's Regiment of Militia
Active 8 September 1777
Country American Colonies
Allegiance State of New Hampshire
Branch Infantry
Type Militia
Part of Continental Army
Nickname(s) 2nd New Hampshire Militia Regiment
Engagements Bemis Heights
Disbanded 15 December 1777
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Abraham Drake

Drake's Regiment of Militia also known as the 2nd New Hampshire Militia Regiment was called up at Portsmouth, New Hampshire on September 8, 1777 as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment marched quickly to join the gathering forces of General Horatio Gates as he faced British General John Burgoyne in northern New York. The regiment served in General Ebenezer Learned's brigade of the Continental Army. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17 the regiment was disbanded on December 15, 1777.

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