- Van Woert's Regiment of Militia
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unit_name=Van Woert's Regiment of Militia
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allegiance=State of New York
type=militia
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dates=1777
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command_structure=New York Militia
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battles=Saratoga
notable_commanders=Lewis Van Woert
anniversaries=Campaign
name=Saratoga campaign , 1777
battles=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 Regiment was called up in July,1777 atHoosick, New York ,USA to reinforce the Gen.Horatio Gates 'sContinental Army during theSaratoga Campaign . The regiment served inBrigadier General Abraham Ten Broeck 's Brigade. With the defeat of GeneralJohn Burgoyne 'sBritish Army onOctober 17 , 1777 the regiment stood down.
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