Vandenbergh's Regiment of Militia explained

Unit Name:Vandenbergh's Regiment of Militia
Allegiance:State of New York
Type:militia
Dates:1777
Command Structure:New York Militia
Battles:Saratoga
Notable Commanders:Corit Vandenbergh

The Vandenbergh's Regiment of Militia, also known as the 5th Albany County Militia Regiment, was called up in July, 1777 at Rennselaerwyck, New York to reinforce Gen. Horatio Gates's Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment served in Brigadier General Abraham Ten Broeck's Brigade. With the defeat of General John Burgoyne's British Army on October 17, 1777 the regiment stood down.

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