26th Continental Regiment
The 26th Continental Regiment (previously known as Gerrish's Regiment and later known as the 9th Massachusetts Regiment) was an infantry unit of the Massachusetts Line during the American Revolutionary War. Gerrish's Regiment was raised in the early days of the war, and the regiment underwent name changes as the Continental Army was reorganized in 1776 and 1777. From 1777 onward, the unit was known as the 9th Massachusetts Regiment.
| 26th Continental Regiment | |
|---|---|
Colonel Loammi Baldwin | |
| Active | 1775–1777 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | 318 |
| Part of | Massachusetts Line |
| Nickname(s) | George Washington |
| Engagements | Siege of Boston New York and New Jersey campaign Battle of Trenton |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Loammi Baldwin |
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