6th Massachusetts Regiment
The 6th Massachusetts Regiment also known as the 4th Continental Regiment was raised on April 23, 1775, under Colonel John Nixon outside of Boston, Massachusetts. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Bunker Hill, New York Campaign, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton and the Battle of Saratoga. The regiment was furloughed June 12, 1783, at West Point, New York and disbanded on November 3, 1783.
| Nixon's Regiment 4th Continental Regiment 6th Massachusetts Regiment | |
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The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill by John Trumbull, 1786 | |
| Active | 1775-1783 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress |
| Branch | Continental Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | Massachusetts Line |
| Engagements | Battle of Bunker Hill New York Campaign Battle of Trenton Battle of Princeton Battle of Saratoga |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | John Nixon, Thomas Nixon, Benjamin Tupper |
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