Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the East Suffolk, Regiment of Foot / Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1847

Name: Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the East Suffolk, Regiment of Foot / Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1847
Author: Richard Cannon

By Richard Cannon

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A regimental history compiled under official direction chronicles the unit's formation and subsequent deployments, operations, and garrison stations over an extended period. It offers campaign narratives of battles, sieges, and notable actions alongside detailed lists of officers and men killed or wounded, and registers of honors, badges, and distinctions granted. The volume includes biographical sketches of senior officers, plates illustrating uniforms and engagements, and a prefatory rationale explaining the publication's aim to preserve service records and to promote institutional memory and esprit de corps.

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.