6th Massachusetts Regiment
| Nixon's Regiment 4th Continental Regiment 6th Massachusetts Regiment |
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| 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 |
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.
During the battle of Bunker Hill the 6th Massachusetts Regiment, under the command of Colonel John Nixon, was positioned in the redoubt on Breeds Hill near Captain Jonathan Brewer and Captain William Prescott regiments. During General William Howe's first attack on Breed's Hill, Nixon was wounded and was withdrawn from the battle. The remaining members of the regiment withdrew when the redoubt was overtaken by Howe's second attack.
The 6th Massachusetts participated in the New York campaign by helping fortify Governors Island in New York Harbor in August 1776. They later fought in the Battle of Harlem Heights and the Battle of Trenton under General Nathanael Greene. The regiment reinforced General Philip Schuyler at Stillwater, New York in July 1777. The 6th Massachusetts composed part of the main body of General Horatio Gates at the Battles of Saratoga.
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