Commanding Officers
Colonel John Nixon - Commanded the regiment from May 19, 1775 until August 9, 1776 when he was promoted to Brigidier General.
Colonel Thomas Nixon - Brother of John Nixon. Served as Lieutenant Colonel of the 6th Massachusetts from May 19, 1775 until he took command of the regiment on August 6, 1776 and was promoted to Colonel. Retired January 1, 1781.
Lieutenant Colonel Calvin Smith - Commanded the regiment as a Lieutenant Colonel from January 1, 1781 to January 1, 1783.
Colonel Benjamin Tupper - Commanding officer January 1, 1783 until the unit was disbanded on June 12, 1783.
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