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Wells' Regiment of Militia
Active1777
AllegianceState of Massachusetts
TypeInfantry
Part ofMassachusetts Militia
EngagementsBemis Heights
Commanders
Notable
commanders
David Wells

Wells' Regiment of Militia also known as the 5th Hampshire County Militia Regiment was called up at Shelburne, Massachusetts on September 22, 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 Gen. John Burgoyne in northern New York. The regiment served in Gen. Fellow's brigade. With the surrended of Burgoyne's Army on October 17 the regiment was disbanded on October 18, 1777.