Historical Record of the Fifth Regiment of Foot, or Northumberland Fusiliers: Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1674, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1837Cannon, Richard
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Historical Record of the Fifth Regiment of Foot, or Northumberland Fusiliers: Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1674, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1837
Cannon, Richard
Great Britain. Army -- History; Great Britain. Army. Northumberland Fusiliers
1 Captain, 1 Lieutenant, 1 Serjeant, and 28 men with spades and
shovels.
The support:
1 Captain, 1 Serjeant, and 58 Men.--_London Gazette._
[4] "The English Brigade being frequently put on the most
desperate attacks, and always behaving themselves according to
their accustomed bravery; his Highness, after a very sharp night's
service performed by them, gave each regiment a fat ox, and six
sheep, which they killed and hung upon poles in sight of the army,
to divide into equal parts to each company. Some of the Dutch
murmuring at this bounty to the English in particular, were told
that the same was given to save Dutchmen's lives, and therefore
they ought to be thankful to his Highness for it."--_Life of Major
John Bernardi._
[5] "The Earl of Ossory with his troops performed
wonders."--_London Gazette_, No. 1329.
Brussels.--"Many wounded men have been brought hither, which are
most of the Prince of Orange's Guards, and the English and Scots
regiments, who did things to the admiration of those that beheld
them."--_London Gazette_, No. 1330.
"The Earl of Ossory, with the English and Scots regiments, engaged
in the attack on the side of Castehau, in which the Officers and
Soldiers, in imitation of his Lordship, who always charged with
them, behaved themselves with that courage and bravery which is so
natural to them, and consequently suffered much."--_Account of the
Battle of St. Denis._
[6]
"Whitehall, 4th July, 1685.
"This day three Scots Regiments of Foot, consisting of about 1500
men, lately come from Holland, marched through the city, on their
way to Hounslow Heath, where they are to encamp. They are the best
men, and best prepared for service, that ever were seen, having
their tents, and all other necessaries of their own with them.
To-morrow the three English Regiments are expected from Holland.
"I send your Grace the Articles of War, prepared by his Majesty's
order for the present occasion.
"WILLIAM BLATHWAYTE,
"Secretary at War.
"To the Duke of Albemarle."
_War-Office Records._
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