Historical Record of the Thirty-fourth, or the Cumberland Regiment of Foot / containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1702 and of its subsequent services to 1844

Name: Historical Record of the Thirty-fourth, or the Cumberland Regiment of Foot / containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1702 and of its subsequent services to 1844
Author: Richard Cannon

By Richard Cannon

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An official regimental history recounts one infantry regiment's formation in 1702 and its service through 1844, compiling deployments, stations, battles, sieges, and other operations. It provides rosters of officers, lists of killed and wounded, citations of honours and medals, descriptions of colours, trophies, badges, and the reasons for distinctions, and includes illustrative plates and footnotes. Prefatory material explains the purpose of preserving regimental annals to encourage esprit de corps and to record acts of individual and collective gallantry, while the narrative draws on official orders, reports, and archival materials to present an authoritative chronology.

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.