Created on 9 May 1815, it saw action in Ligny and Waterloo. Discovery is a catalogue of archival records across the UK and beyond, from which you can search 32 million records. Reserve) Infanterie Regiment, 1., 2. and Fusilier Bataillons, 22. (Brandenburgisches Prinz Wilhelm) Dragoner Regiment, 3 12pdr field batteries (only 2nd and 6th Present), 5 6pdr field batteries (1st, 3rd, 7th, 8th and 15th), 1., 2. and Fusilier Bataillons, 25. Fitted with original steel clip and replacement ring suspension, dark patina, light contact, very fine. The British had already stormed Ciudad Rodrigo but Badajoz proved to be a terrible fight that involved incredible bravery in all the regiments involved. $3,400. The regiment was sent on the disastrous Walcheren Expedition which was intended to capture Antwerp. The 74th Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army from 1758 to 1763. They also took part in the capture of St Pierre and Miquelon, then the expedition to North Holland in 1799. The musters, service records and attestation papers of the German and Swiss Legions are in WO 15, searchable by regiment in our catalogue. Nat. The Waterloo Medal 1815 - 4th Regiment of Foot; Item: GB2905. The Parc du materiel de la Garde Impriale was created in 1813 to supplement the meager resources of the Bataillon du Train des quipages militaires after the losses of the 1812 campaign. Over the years their casualties were replaced from French cavalry regiments, or from any vaguely Middle Eastern related nationalities.[8]. See Sold Price. The greater part of his infantry were drawn up in column behind the ridge, where they had some protection from the French artillery and could deploy into square or line to meet attacks by cavalry or infantry. That month, Sir Allen Cameron of Erracht raised a regiment in Inverness-shire. The musters are bound together in annual volumes for each regiment and are held in the War Office (WO) series, listed below. The squadron was never increased to a regiment in strength. Watch our webinar on Army musters more than just accounts which tells you what you can discover in the records. In 1813 this was increased to two companies, and later one battalion of four companies totaling 400 sappers. Mil No. Completely outnumbered, it faced terrible fire from the British lines, and began to retreat. At the start of the campaign Colonel Goedecke was in command of both the Nassau 2nd Regiment and the Netherlands 2nd Brigade, but on 15 June, the day hostilities commenced, he broke his leg. Archives, Open Government Licence The British commander, Ross was killed by a sniper and replaced by General Packenham, brother-in-law of Wellington. There are some difficulties in using WO 16, caused by the re-organisation of the Army in 1881. . [1] After the success of this expedition they were assigned garrison duty in Senegal. The 14e Rgiment de Voltigeurs de la Garde Impriale was created from the Spanish volunteers that retreated with the French Army, and the Rgiment de Voltigeurs de la Garde Royale Espagnol. 1st Foot Black, John L. "Letter to His Father, dated 10 July 1815" in Gareth Glover (ed.). A set of diminutive lead toy soldiers from the Battle of Waterloo's British 33rd foot regiment. Other officers wounded were Capt John Romer, Lieut James Edmunds and Ensign Campbell. If no other participant places a bid, you win that auction lot for $101 dollars. The 1st and 2nd companies were classed as Old Guard, while the 3rd and 4th companies as the Young Guard. The British were roundly defeated with the 4th suffering the loss of half their number. The Guards of Honour (Rgiment de Garde d'Honneur) were four regiments of light cavalry which Napoleon created in 1813 for his campaigns in Germany to reinforce his Guard cavalry decimated in Russia. The Hanoverian Reserve Division was also not present, again manning garrisons on behalf of the army. They returned home in 1780. Bataillons, 3. The regiment of Lithuanian Lancers was raised as the 3e Rgiment de Chevau-Lgers-Lanciers de la Garde Impriale in Lithuania during the invasion of Russia in 1812, largely from the Lithuanian population in Poland, but was virtually destroyed in the retreat of the same year, and the survivors incorporated into 3e Rgiment de Eclaireurs. There they were involved in an action on 6th October in which they suffered heavy casualties. They were also known as Hussards claireurs within the Guard. After Napoleon's failure in the Invasion of Russia, only a few troops from the initial force remained, and the army had to be rebuilt using Peninsular War veterans. (3. Schlesien Landwehr Regiment, 1., 2. and 3. It was formed from the 2nd Battalion of the 36th Regiment of Foot and saw service in the British Expedition against Fort Louis. Each series is searchable in Discovery, our catalogue. Infanterie Regiment, 1., 2. and 3. This fought in the 4th Mysore War (1799) at Mallavelly and Seringaptatam, and in the Second Maratha War (1803-05) at Argaon and Gawilghur in 1803. The Light Company of the 30th were in action from the start, skirmishing with the French tirailleurs, while at this time the 40th were held in reserve. During the Hundred Days, there was no overall commander of the Guard cavalry, with command divided between Charles, comte Lefebvre-Desnouettes (light cavalry division) and Claude-tienne Guyot (heavy cavalry division). These battalions fought at Bunker Hill. After a forced march from Ghent, they had arrived near the village of Waterloo late in the evening of 17 June, and next morning were placed in reserve behind the centre of Wellingtons position. The 4e Rgiment de Chasseurs--Pied de la Garde Impriale was also raised during the 100 days campaign after Napoleon's escape from Elba. (Russisch-Deutsche Legion) Uhlanen Regiment, 3 horse batteries (18th and 19th (ex-russo-German legion), 20th (ex-berg)), 1., 2. and 3. In August 1793, Britain's war against Revolutionary France was only six months old and the Army was in need of men. Neumark Landwehr Regiment, 1., 2. and Fusilier Bataillons, 11. In 1734 their Colonel was General William Barrell and for the next 15 years they were known as 'Barrell's'. (Leib) Infanterie Regiment, 1., 2. and Fusilier Bataillons, 30. Your entered maximum bid will not be disclosed to the seller or other auction participants at any point. West Prussian) Infanterie Regiment, 69 officers and 2375 other ranks with 201 Freiwilligen Jger, 72 officers and 2361 others ranks with 200 Freiwilligen Jger, 59 officers and 2389 others ranks plus 49 Freiwilligen Jger, 62 officers and 2301 other ranks plus 87 Freiwilligen Jger, 1., 2. and Fusilier Bataillons, 7. 12), 13th Line Battalion (Bat. They are found at the end of each quarter (or the beginning for regiments stationed in India). A Short History of the First or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards. Mil. Service Battalions There were three established permanent battalions in 1st Foot Guards. Nat. Russisch-Deutsche Legion) Infanterie Regiment, 1., 2. and 3. It gained an elephant as part of its cap badge for these services. They missed the battle of Dettingen and were garrisoned at Ghent during the battle of Fontenoy. [4], The Fusiliers-Chasseurs were created on 19 October 1806 from the 1st battalions of the Vlites of the Grenadiers and Chasseurs of the Guard; the regiment was to be 1,200 men strong. They were in the 1st Brigade in Boston with the 23rd and 47th regiments, under Brigadier Lord Percy. The Grenadiers of the Old Guard were known to complain in the presence of the Emperor, giving them the nickname Grognards, the Grumblers. Bataillons, 2. van linie No. These forces were formed as a result of the Enlistment of Foreigners Act 1854 and they became known collectively as the British Foreign Legion. . (Ltzow Freikorps) Infanterie Regiment, 1., 2. and 3. The 4th had both battalions present, brigaded with 30th, 44th and some Brunswickers. To trace a mans army career by way of the musters, you will have to know the name of his regiment. Schlesien Landwehr Kavallerie Regiment, 3. The battalion was disbanded in 1816 at the conclusion of the wars. In May 1814 the 4th were sent to North America to contribute to the War of 1812. The system will continue to bid in $1.00 dollar increments until your maximum bid of $120 dollars is exceeded. Being the second in seniority within the Imperial Guard Infantry, the 1er Rgiment de Chasseurs--Pied de la Garde Impriale was one of the most venerated of regiments within Grande Arme; classed as part of the Old Guard. List of Imperial German infantry regiments By 1810 the Chief Engineer officer of the Guard had a company of Sapeurs de la Garde (140 sappers), all members of the Old Guard. Those of the Italian Legion no longer survive. The 1st battalion then went to Hanover in 1805 and was at Copenhagen in 1807. Bataillons, 3. The Imperial Guard (French: Garde Impriale) was originally a small group of elite soldiers of the French Army under the direct command of Napoleon I, but grew considerably over time. No. They did not see action at Quatre Bras and began the battle of Waterloo, on 18th June, as a reserve brigade. Bataillons, 2. v3.0, except where otherwise stated, British Army muster rolls and pay lists c.1730-1898, 3. You can browse these by regiment. The first regiment later became the 2nd Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot and the second regiment later became the 4th King's Own. Its headquarters were located at the Pentemont Abbey in Paris. They provide a soldiers: From about 1868 musters may also include Marriage Rolls giving details of children and wives occupying married quarters. It was disbanded on 24 September 1815. commemorates the role of the Fortieth Regiment of Foot in the Napoleonic Wars, as well as marking the end of both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the Crimean War, at which time the memorial was restored and moved to another site. Major Settler (the senior major and commander of the 1st Battalion) took commanded of the 2nd Regiment, 2 flank companies each from 19th and 20th East-Indies Battalion. This is the public page for the 4th (Kings Own) Regiment of Foot recreation group. In 1751, its official title changed to the 4th (The King's Own) Regiment of Foot, recognising its status as the fourth oldest line infantry regiment in the British Army. The 30th Foot had already been marching and fighting, without food, for two days before the battle, and at Quatre Bras, 16 June, had earned high praise for beating off repeated charges by French cuirassiers. The fortified Moroccan town of Tangiers lies across the Straits of Gibraltar and was a wedding gift to Britain on the betrothal of Charles II to Katherine of Braganza in 1662. 16), 4th Line Battalion (Bataljon Infanterie van linie No. Muster rolls and pay lists contain soldiers: From 1868 to 1883 there may be quarterly lists which contain details of men becoming non-effective. 2021 eMedals Inc | Militaria & Historica | eMedals Inc. All Rights Reserved. They were disbanded on 12 May 1814. Your maximum bid should be the highest amount you're willing to pay for an item. 1715 became The King's Own Regiment of Foot. In October 1854, a member of the regiment, The regiment went to Ceylon at first, then on to Bombay. There are also description books for the Royal Artillery, 1749-1863 and 1773-1876, in WO 54/260-309 and WO 69/74-80, respectively, and for the Royal Irish Artillery, 1756-1774, in WO 69/620. is generally attributed to General Pierre Cambronne. The battalion was made up of the Imperial French Army's most experienced and tallest men. Inf. The Guard received better pay, rations, quarters, and equipment, and all guardsmen ranked one grade higher than all non-Imperial Guard soldiers. Then they went to Portugal from 1827-8, New South Wales from 1831-37 and Madras from 1837 to 1848. In 1799, the 40th raised a 2nd Battalion for the Helder campaign in Holland, fighting at Bergen and Alkmaar that same year. The first entry for a recruit in a muster book usually gives his age, place of enlistment and trade. Napoleon Himself, called them "The Immortals Of France.". The regiment reunited in the West Indies in 1795, serving on Santo Domingo and Jamaica, before returning to Britain in 1798. Because of Moore's influence on their training the regiment suffered less than most. (11. [Author: Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Ted Glover] . For this action they gained a battle honour because the whole regiment was involved. As part of the Middle Guard, they engaged in numerous battles and by 1813 they were finally raised to be part of the Old Guard. In 1813 each battalion was enlarged by two more companies. A second regiment of foot was raised for the defence of Tangier on 13th July 1680, under the Colonelship of the Earl of Plymouth. Mil. Incorporated into the regiment was a squadron of Lithuanian Tatars as the Escadron de Lithuanian Tartares. The siege of Namur in July and August caused the regiment to lose well over 100 officers and men but gave the regiment it's first battle honour. A soldier of the King's Own Regiment of Foot, c1742 View this object Tunic of Lieutenant Elliott, 4th King's Own Royals, c1874 Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars Description books of sappers, miners, artificers and the like, 1756-1833, are in WO 54/310-316. Classed as heavy cavalry, the regiment did not wear a cuirass, but was known for its distinctive bearskin head-dress and black horses. The 4th suffered 12 killed and 122 wounded. 1848. Mustor (muster) books and pay lists: General series: Cavalry (Swift, 1984), Amanda Bevan, Tracing your Ancestors in the The National Archives (The National Archives, 2006), J Gibson and M Medlycott, Militia lists and musters, 1757-1876: a directory of holdings in the British Isles (Federation of Family History Societies, 2004), William Spencer, Army Records: A guide for family historians (The National Archives, 2008), William Spencer, Records of the Militia and Volunteer Forces 1757-1945 (Public Record Office, 1997), For quick pointersTuesday to Saturday They were killed on 12 May 1814. At the time when Queen Anne came to the throne the War of the Spanish Succession broke out and Marines were required. The Old Guard regiments were allocated to the Guard's 3rd Division, while the remainder of the Guard's foot regiments were assigned to the 1st and 2nd Divisions. They also captured Dominica, Martinique and Havannah but the regimental HQ was not in the action therefore no battle honours were granted. The dragoons' uniform and weaponry was the same as those of the Guard's mounted grenadiers, only in green rather than blue, and (in place of the bonnet poil) a copper helmet with a hanging mane in the Neo-Greek Minerve style, and a red plume.[6]. Schlesien Landwehr Kavallerie Regiment, 2. (2. Reserve) Infanterie Regiment, 1., 2. and 3. The casualty numbers include all the casualties suffered by each regiment over the three days of fighting during the campaign from 16 June 1815 to dawn on 19 June 1815. The books themselves are in alphabetical order of soldiers names. The regiment were converted to that role under the title The Queen's Marines. Their brisk volleys caused the French to break and they began to retreat eastwards. van linie No. [5]. Here they were in action against the Sepoy army of the. The Horse Grenadiers was the senior cavalry regiment of the Guard, and originated from the Consular Guard. The British 7th Infantry Division under Major General Kenneth MacKenzie was not present at the battle as the brigade manned various garrisons around the area. . After the unseasoned British troops had suffered a defeat at Prestonpans in September 1745, a battle hardened British force of 7,000 was recalled from Flanders and sent north under the command of General Hawley, 300 of them were Barrell's Regiment. 10), 3rd Battalion, 95th Regiment of Foot (Rifles), 2 companies, Landwehr Battalion 2nd Duke of York's (Osnabrck), Landwehr Battalion 3rd Duke of York's (Quackenbrck), 3rd Battalion, 14th (Buckinghamshire) Regiment of Foot, 16th Light Battalion (Bataljon Jagers No. Reserve) Infanterie Regiment, 1., 2. and Fusilier Bataillons, 23. Russisch-Deutsche Legion) Infanterie Regiment, 1., 2. and 3. Bataillons, 3. The Old Guard regiments were assigned to the Guard's 3rd Division, while the remainder of the Guard's foot regiments were assigned to the 1st and 2nd Divisions. By the end of the day's fighting the army had suffered 16,084 casualties (3,024 killed, 10,222 wounded and 2,838 missing) a loss of 24.6%. A charge by the Scotsmen sent most of the redcoats fleeing but Barrell's and the 59th Regiment fired on the Scot's flank and halted them. For those covering the date of the Battle of Waterloo you can also search by an individuals name. The regiments involved in the attack on Washington were the 4th, 21st, 44th, 85th and the Marines. FOOT.", fi. Mil. There is no doubt that Barrell's regiment did most of the fighting that day. With only three regiments not present at the battle the Cavalry Corps was the most complete at Waterloo fielding 16,133 (933 officers and 13,897 men) after taking into account the small losses at Quatre-Bras and during the retreat on 17 June 1815. The 3e Regiment d'Eclaireurs Cheval was attached to the 1er Rgiment de Chevau-Legers-Lanciers. It also included an Inspector of Reviews, a Commissioner of War, 24 aides-de-camp, and other specialist officers, NCOs, and privates. Sold. This particular unit was disbanded in 1810 and was replaced by the so called Dutch Grenadiers until in 1811, upon the upcoming Invasion of Russia, the 2nd Regiment of Foot Grenadiers was reraised with 1,500 veteran soldiers. On the final day the Portuguese were under attack in Barroilhet but were reinforced by the 5th Division. . Nat. It was the Chasseurs that usually provided personal escort to Napoleon, and he often wore the uniform of the regiment in recognition of this service. Bataillons, 4. The first regiment to become known as the Young Guard, Tirailleurs Grenadiers (1er Rgiment de Tirailleurs de la Garde Impriale) were raised in 1809 from conscripts, but they had to be able to read and write. 14), 15th National Militia Battalion (Bat. It was known by the nickname of "the Gods"; also as "the Big Heels". The overall dates are 1756 to 1900, but for most regiments there are volumes for the first half of the 19th century only. (10. The MOD/Army neither provides control, direction, nor any resources or funding for the site. The Legion included mounted and dismounted troops, the mounted component being two squadrons. Created in 1809, the Conscripts Chasseurs Regiment though intended to provide a reserve for the Young Guard, was not included in the guard, receiving Line Infantry pay. The 1er Regiment d'claireurs Cheval was attached to the Grenadiers Cheval, and was thus named the regiment of claireurs-grenadiers. Lambert's 10th Brigade took heavy casualties from the salvos of French artillery. The night before Waterloo had been particularly wet, and so it was about 11 oclock before the ground was dry enough for Napoleon to launch his first attack. No. 4th King's Own Regiment of Foot now the King's Own Royal Border Regiment 14th Foot later the West Yorkshire Regiment and now the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers 27th Foot, the Inniskilling Fusiliers and now the Royal Irish Regiment Augustin Daniel Belliard was also interim commander for a few days in 1814, before giving command to Horace Franois Bastien Sbastiani de La Porta, who held it for a short while, until Napoleon's abdication in April 1814. In 1810 the unit was incorporated into the Imperial Guard within the Middle Guard as the 2nd Regiment of Foot Grenadiers (2e Rgiment de Grenadiers--Pied de la Garde Imperiale). Reserve) Infanterie Regiment, 1., 2. and 3. In 1804 the Guard numbered 8,000 men. Kurmark Landwehr Regiment, 1., 2. and 3. The 40th also held their ground against repeated attacks by French cavalry, infantry and guns, sometimes combined and sometimes separately. 1685 became The Queen's Regiment. Comprises of 8 individual pieces all hand painted to immaculate detailing. Similar description books for depots, 1768 to 1908, are in WO 67. Cambronne surrenders, he does not die, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Imperial_Guard_(Napoleon_I)&oldid=1162312731, This page was last edited on 28 June 2023, at 09:08. In 1802, it became the 94th Regiment of Foot, the fourth infantry regiment to bear that numeral since 1760. Sardinia and Majorca 1708 and many other actions. Bataillons, 2. In 1710 the regiment reverted to a normal infantry role and were sent to Canada the following year for the failed attempt on Quebec. The phrase "La Garde meurt mais ne se rend pas!" The '4th' battalion was initially formed in March 1793 from 4 grenadier companies of the guards brigade sent to Holland. The Prussian Army was led by Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blcher, Prince of Wahlstadt and his chief of staff August von Gneisenau and remained independent from the allied Anglo-Dutch-German army during the course of the campaign. research. Founded in 2012 as a project for members of the Sealed Knot to participate in the 200th Anniversary Battle of. The British, urged by the governor of Canada were to attack New York and Washington. (1. Nat. You can use these records to trace the. He later presented the flag to the Duke of Wellington who rewarded him with money and promotion. It is also called the 'grenadier battalion' (Hamilton). They were split into small detachments to serve on ships but fought at Malaga in August 1704 and the capture of Gibraltar in 1704/5, gaining a second battle honour. The 7th, 8th and 9th were recruited from the 'Pupilles de la Garde', childsoldiers who were to become Napoleon's son's guard and who stayed in France during the Napoleon's invasion of Russia. It acted as his bodyguard and tactical reserve, and he was careful of its use in battle. The regiment was organized according to the line infantry tables, and in 1813 was renamed the 7th Regiment of Voltigeurs. Feedback. Under King William III the regiment went to Ireland and fought against James at the Battle of the Boyne, July 1690, and helped Marlborough take Cork and Kinsale. The general advance continued until the men were so exhausted that they were forced to halt. Letters published in The Times in June 1932 record that it may have been said by General Michel.[2][3]. 8), Foot Artillery Battery (Batterij artillerie te voet), 3 officers, 107 men, 6x6 pdr gun, 2x24 pdr howitzer, Horse Artillery Battery (Batterij rijdende artillerie), 5 officers, 100 men, 6x6 pdr gun, 2x24 pdr howitzer, Volunteer Jager Company (Compagnie vrijwillige jagers) ('Oranje-Nassau'), 35th Light Battalion (Bataljon jagers No. Unfortunately they were badly supplied with ammunition. At the sight of this, Napoleon's army lost all hope of victory. NAMED BRITISH WATERLOO MEDAL, 4TH REGIMENT OF FOOT. 18), 1st Line Battalion (Bataljon Infanterie van linie No. Please note, a small selection of muster rolls and pay lists from WO 12 are available online via Ancestry (). 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot Formed in 1755, as the 54th and renumbered as the 53rd in 1757. (9. They then went to Flanders in 1795 where they fought well against the French at Steenkirk, losing their commanding officer, and again at Landen. Raised in 1810 from former Dutch Army cavalry units as the 2e Rgiment de chevau-lgers lanciers de la Garde Impriale, the regiment became known as the Red Lancers from their uniform. Actual combatants from the Reserve present at the battle numbered 18,964 with 56 guns. 1), 2nd National Militia Battalion (Bat. The Childers reforms of 1881 (a process which began with the Cardwell reforms of the 1870s) led to major changes within infantry (foot) regiments: The arrangement of WO 16 reflects the re-organisation of the army following the Cardwell-Childers reforms. Its long service with the British Army continued until 2006, when it was merged into The Royal Regiment of Scotland. With the 4th (Kings Own) and the 27th Inniskillings, they formed Lamberts brigade. . In this way they were able to strike a blow behind their shields rather than having a bayonet stuck in the shield. Their officers bore titles of rank derived from their seagoing compatriots, and the overall commander of the marines bore the rank of Capitaine de Vaisseau. 1702 became The Queen's Regiment of Marines. Major Gnral (Chief of Staff): Marshal Soult, Duke of Dalmatia. Both Regiments had suffered severely. No. One may question their utility, as they did not oppose Napoleon's 18 Brumaire coup of 1799. Elbe Landwehr Regiment, 3 horse batteries (5th, 6th and 14th (ex-Ltzow)), 5 6pdr batteries (5th, 10th, 12th, 34th and 37th (ex-Berg)), 1., 2. and Fusilier Bataillons, 8. Some or all of the recommended publications below may be available to buy from The National Archives shop. The men fixed bayonets and were ordered to lunge at the Highlander on their right rather than the man approaching their front. It was disbanded 15 February 1813 after certain issues with staff and personnel, however was re-raised on 8 April 1815 to the replace the Fusilier-Grenadiers de la Garde Impriale. They were in Baird's Division. The Guard was Napoleons last reserve. The 4th was a single battalion regiment when it was posted to the Crimea in 1854. 15), 18th Light Battalion (Bataljon Jagers No. The regiment stayed in France until 1818 as part of the army of occupation. Like all regiments the 4th had a large musical band which, in . Why use this guide? Bataillons, 2. But sickness plagued the whole army and the attempt had to be abandoned. Lord Robert Kerr, commanding the Grenadier Company was killed. Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck started his career in the 4th Foot Guards.. See also. 1684 became The Duchess of York and Albany's Regiment of Foot. For more information on soldiers records from this period see our guide to British Army soldiers up to 1913. Each are labeled. Lt-Col Francis Brooke commanded the 4th, the regiment being brigaded with the 27th and 40th under Maj-General Sir John Lambert. 09:00 to 17:00. (WILLIAM MATHEWS, 1st BATT. The regiment called the Rgiment de Chevau-Lgers Polonais de la Garde was created in 1807 after the 1806 defeat of the Allies, and the French occupation of Poland. FOOT.). It proved more trouble than it was worth and was given to the Moors in 1684. (1. 5), 7th National Militia Battalion (Bat. They, along with pay lists, were effectively the main everyday service records kept by the army of men in active service. The British regiments formed square and their disciplined musketry volleys felled the gallant horsemen in great numbers, but in the intervals between the cavalry assaults the close-ranked squares were devastated by the French artillery. Although technically classed as cavalry of the Guard, Legion de Gendarmerie d'Elite troops invariably served in detachments with the General Staff of the Guard, Napoleon's personal headquarters, and the Guard field camps. 18), 5 officers, 114 men, 6x6 pdr gun, 2x24 pdr howitzer, 1st Line Battalion (1e Bataljon van linie), 2nd Line Battalion (2e Bataljon van linie), 10th West Indies Light Battalion (Bataljon West-Indische jagers No. Shortly afterwards, mistaking allied redeployment on the ridge for signs of retreat, Napoleon launched eight and a half thousand of his superb cavalry, led by Marshal Ney, in an impetuous charge against the centre of the Allied line. Inf. You can use these records to trace the outline of a soldiers service in the British Army between c.1730 and 1898. The regiment returned to the UK and were sent to Gibraltar in 1874 then on to the West Indies. Elbe Landwehr Regiment, 1., 2. and Fusilier Bataillons, 14. Ensign Brown was trampled under foot defending the same Colour, but survived. Bataillons, 3. The town was defended by French and German troops. Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events.Sign up, All content is available under the Open Government Licence The Waterloo Medal 1815 - 4th Regiment of Foot . The regiment went again to Flanders in 1743 with men recruited from Kent, Surrey and Middlesex.
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