94th Regiment of Foot (1760)
| 94th Regiment of Foot | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1760–1763 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Engagements | Seven Years' War French and Indian War |
The 94th Regiment of Foot was a British Army regiment formed in Wales in January 1760.[1] It saw action in North America later in the year during the French and Indian War and then took part, alongside the Royal Marines,[2] in the Capture of Belle Île in April 1761 during the Seven Years' War, before sailing for the West Indies later in the year.[1] In the West Indies it took part in the Invasion of Dominica in June 1761.[1] The invasion was led by Lord Rollo who had been appointed by Lord Amherst to take command.[3] The regiment went on to take part in the Invasion of Martinique in January 1762.[1] It was disbanded in 1763.[1]
The regiment was commanded throughout its existence by Lieutenant-Colonel John Vaughan (later promoted Lieutenant-General).[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "94th Regiment of Foot". Regiments.org. Archived from the original on 22 June 2006. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ^ "Royal Marines History and Traditional Facts" (PDF). Marine Society & Sea Cadet. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ^ Marley, David (2008). Wars of the Americas: A Chronology of Armed Conflict in the Western Hemisphere. ABC_CLIO. ISBN 978-1598841008.
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"Vaughan, John (1748?-1795)". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
External links
[edit]- "94th Regiment of Foot". Regiments.org. Archived from the original on 22 June 2006. Retrieved 1 April 2017.