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Historical record of the Thirteenth, First Somerset, or the Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry / containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1685, and of its subsequent services to 1848. cover

Historical record of the Thirteenth, First Somerset, or the Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry / containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1685, and of its subsequent services to 1848.

Chapter 2: GENERAL ORDERS.
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Compiled as an official regimental history, the work traces the unit's origin in 1685 and follows its organization, stations, and campaigns through 1848. It documents engagements such as battles and sieges, records casualties and honors, and notes trophies, badges, and granted distinctions. The narrative outlines administrative and structural changes, uniforms and insignia, and includes biographical notices of colonels and other officers, supported by plates, footnotes, and official orders. Emphasis rests on service chronology, operational detail, and the hardships and achievements that contributed to the regiment's institutional memory and esprit de corps.

London: Printed by W. Clowes & Sons, Stamford Street,
For Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.


GENERAL ORDERS.



HORSE-GUARDS,

1st January, 1836.

His Majesty has been pleased to command that, with the view of doing the fullest justice to Regiments, as well as to Individuals who have distinguished themselves by their Bravery in Action with the Enemy, an Account of the Services of every Regiment in the British Army shall be published under the superintendence and direction of the Adjutant-General; and that this Account shall contain the following particulars, viz.:—

—— The Period and Circumstances of the Original Formation of the Regiment; The Stations at which it has been from time to time employed; The Battles, Sieges, and other Military Operations in which it has been engaged, particularly specifying any Achievement it may have performed, and the Colours, Trophies, &c., it may have captured from the Enemy.

—— The Names of the Officers, and the number of Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates Killed or Wounded by the Enemy, specifying the place and Date of the Action.

—— The Names of those Officers who, in consideration of their Gallant Services and Meritorious Conduct in Engagements with the Enemy, have been distinguished with Titles, Medals, or other Marks of His Majesty’s gracious favour.

—— The Names of all such Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Privates, as may have specially signalized themselves in Action.

  And,

—— The Badges and Devices which the Regiment may have been permitted to bear, and the Causes on account of which such Badges or Devices, or any other Marks of Distinction, have been granted.

By Command of the Right Honorable

GENERAL LORD HILL,

Commanding-in-Chief.

John Macdonald,

Adjutant-General.