The 7th Continental Regiment, also known as Prescott's Regiment, was raised April 23, 1775, as a Massachusetts militia regiment at Cambridge, Massachusetts, under Colonel William Prescott. The regiment joined the Continental Army in June 1775. The regiment saw action during the Siege of Boston[1] and the New York Campaign. On January 1, 1777, the regiment was disbanded and volunteers from the regiment joined the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment.
| Prescott's Regiment 7th Continental Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1775-1777 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | Continental Army |
| Engagements | Siege of Boston, New York |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel William Prescott |
Citations edit
- ^ Savas, 2010, 16-19.
References edit
- Savas, Theodore P. and J. David Dameron. A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution. New York: Savas, Beattie LLC, 2010. ISBN 978-1-932714-94-4.
External links edit
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in Massachusetts compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
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