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  allegiance Continental Congress of the United States
  type Infantry
  dates 1775-1783
  command Structure Massachusetts Line
  battles Bunker Hill , Saratoga


The 5th Massachusetts Regiment also known as the '''27th Continental Regiment''' was raised on April 23 , 1775 under Colonel Mansfield 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 .