Historical Record of the Fifteenth, or, the Yorkshire East Riding, Regiment of Foot / Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848

Name: Historical Record of the Fifteenth, or, the Yorkshire East Riding, Regiment of Foot / Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848
Author: Richard Cannon

By Richard Cannon

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The account traces a regiment raised in 1685 through a chronological record of deployments, engagements, and reorganizations up to 1848, documenting service in Scotland, Flanders, the West Indies, North America, and other theatres. It records siege actions and major battles, captures and garrisons, periods of embarkation and return, the raising and disbanding of battalions, stationing across islands and colonies, and the granting of county and battle honour distinctions such as Martinique and Guadaloupe. Compiled from official returns and annotated with plates and footnotes, the work organizes events year by year and notes changes in establishment and command.

About the Author

Richard Cannon

Richard Cannon was a British military historian known for his extensive works documenting the histories of various regiments of the British Army. His notable contributions include detailed accounts of the formation and service records of regiments such as the Royal Irish Regiment of Foot and the Northumberland Fusiliers. Cannon's writings, characterized by their thorough research and historical significance, provide valuable insights into military history from the late 17th century through the mid-19th century. His works serve as important resources for understanding the evolution of military units and their roles in British history.