5th New York Regiment
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For the Civil War regiment, see 5th New York Infantry Regiment.
The 5th New York Regiment was authorized on November 30, 1776, as part of the New York Line for service with the Continental Army, under Colonel Lewis DuBois. It was organized January 26, 1777, from companies in central New York and assigned to the Highlands Department.
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5th New York Regiment | |
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Active | 1777–1781 |
Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
Type | Infantry |
Part of | New York Line |
Engagements | The Battles of Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton The Battle of Newtown Sullivan Expedition |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lewis DuBois Marinus Willett |
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The 5th New York was badly mauled at the Battle of Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton Oct. 6th 1777 with near two-thirds their number killed or captured after a grueling day-long battle.
The regiment would see further action in the Hudson Highlands and the Sullivan Expedition.
The regiment would be merged into the 2nd New York Regiment on January 1, 1781.