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THE

REGIMENTAL RECORDS

OF THE

BRITISH ARMY.

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THE

REGIMENTAL RECORDS

OF THE

BRITISH ARMY

A Historical Résumé Chronologically Arranged

OF

TITLES, CAMPAIGNS, HONOURS, UNIFORMS, FACINGS, BADGES, NICKNAMES, ETC.

BY

JOHN S. FARMER.

LONDON:

GRANT RICHARDS, 9, HENRIETTA STREET.

1901.

CONTENTS.

PAGE

I. THE CAVALRY 1

II. THE ROYAL ARTILLERY 61

III. THE ROYAL ENGINEERS 65

IV. THE FOOT GUARDS 69

V. TERRITORIAL REGIMENTS 77

VI. THE ARMY SERVICE CORPS 221

VII. THE DEPARTMENTS 225

APPENDICES--

(1) A TABLE GIVING FORMER NUMBERS AND TERRITORIAL TITLES OF THE FOOT REGIMENTS 233

(2) THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE OF THE TERRITORIAL REGIMENTS 237

I.

THE CAVALRY.

The First Life Guards.

TITLES.

1660-85. The 1st, or His Majesty's Own Troop of Guards. 1685-1788. The 1st Troop of Life Guards of Horse. 1788 (from). The 1st Life Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1673. Maestricht. 1690. Boyne. 1692-97. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. *1743. Dettingen. *1812-14. Peninsula. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1882. Egypt. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. 1884-5. Khartoum.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1660). Facings, Blue (probably from 1660, certainly from 1679). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms."

NICKNAMES.--"The Cheeses:" when re-modelled in 1788 the veterans declined to serve, alleging that the regiments of Life Guards then consisted of cheesemongers, not gentlemen; also "The Piccadilly Butchers" (having been called out to quell the Piccadilly Riots in 1810); also "Tin Bellies" (from the cuirasses); also "The Patent Safeties."

NOTES.--Raised in Holland by Charles II., when in exile, and composed mainly of (80) Cavaliers who had fought in the Civil War under Charles I. The 3rd and 4th (Scots) Troops of Life Guards, added at the Union, but disbanded in 1746, saw much service in Flanders (1742-47). The 1st Life Guards wore cuirasses from its formation to 1698, and resumed them in 1821.

The Second Life Guards.

TITLES.

1660-70. The 3rd, or The Duke of Albemarle's Troop of Guards. 1670-85. The 2nd, or The Queen's Troop of Guards. 1685-1746. The 2nd Troop of Life Guards of Horse: disbanded. 1788 (from). The 2nd Life Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1673. Maestricht. 1689-90. Flanders. 1689. Walcourt. 1694-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. *1743. Dettingen. *1812-14. Peninsula. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1882. Egypt. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. 1884-5. Khartoum.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1690). Facings, Sea-green (1660 to 1690-1742) in honour of Queen Catherine; blue (since 1742). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms."

NICKNAME.--(See note under "The First Life Guards.")

NOTES.--Similar in origin to "The First Life Guards," and composed of Cavaliers who, having served under Charles I., fled at his death, entering the Spanish service as "His Royal Highness The Duke of York's Troop of Guards." In 1659 (when peace was declared) they retired to the Netherlands until reorganised by Charles II. in 1660 as "The Third Troop of Life Guards." In 1670 it became "The Second Troop," and was disbanded in 1746. Cuirasses were worn from 1660 to 1698, and were resumed in 1821.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the Life Guards._ Containing an Account of the Formation of the Corps in the year 1660, and of its Subsequent Services to 1835. [London: Clowes, 1836.]

The Royal Horse Guards (The Blues).

TITLES.

1661-87. The Royal Regiment of Horse. 1687-1750. The Royal Regiment of Horse Guards. 1750-1819. The Royal Horse Guards Blue. 1819 (from). The Royal Horse Guards (The Blues).

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1685. Sedgemoor. 1689-90. Flanders. 1689. Walcourt. 1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1742-45. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1758-62. Germany. 1759. Minden. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Tournay. *1812-14. Peninsula. 1813. Vittoria. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1882. Egypt. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. 1884-85. Nile.

UNIFORM.--Blue with Scarlet facings (from 1661). Plume, Red.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms."

NICKNAMES.--(1) The Oxford Blues, _circa_ 1690, from its Colonel's name, the Earl of Oxford, and in distinction to a blue habited Dutch Regiment commanded by the Earl of Portland; (2) The Blue Guards (1742-45) during the Campaign in Flanders; and (3) The Blues--a present day sobriquet.

NOTES.--This is the only Cavalry Regiment now extant which formed part of the Parliamentary Army against Charles I., being then known as Colonel Unton Crook's Regiment. King William IV. presented the regiment with a Standard emblazoned with "Dettingen," "Minden," "Warbourg," "Cateau." It wore cuirasses from 1691 to 1698, and resumed them in 1821.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_An Historical Record of The Royal Regiment of Horse Guards, or Oxford Blues._ Its Services, and the transactions in which it has been engaged from its first establishment to the present time. By EDMUND PACKE, late Captain Royal Horse Guards. [London: Clowes, 1834.]

The First (The King's) Dragoon Guards.

TITLES.

1685-1714. The Queen's (or 2nd) Regiment of Horse. 1714-46. The King's Own Regiment of Horse. 1746 (from). The 1st King's Dragoon Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1685. Sedgemoor. 1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1692-97. Flanders. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702-14. Germany. 1702. Liége. 1703. Huy. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1711. Bouchain. 1742-46. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1758-63. Germany. 1759. Minden. 1760. Corbach. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. 1793-95. Flanders. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Tournay. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1855. Sevastopol. 1860. China. *1860. Taku Forts. *1860. Pekin. *1879. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Bright Yellow (the Stuart livery, 1685-1714); Blue Velvet (from 1714). Helmet-plume, Red.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter."

NICKNAMES.--"The Trades' Union" (because employed to quell trade riots in the middle of the present century); "The K. D. G.'s" (its initials).

NOTES.--Raised chiefly near London during the Monmouth Rebellion, and designated "The Queen's Regiment of Horse," the then "King's Regiment" being "The Blues." Cuirasses were worn to 1698, and from 1704 to 1714. The title was changed in 1714 in recognition of brilliant services in Flanders and Germany.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of the 1st or King's Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ From 1685 to 1836. Illustrated with plates. [London: Clowes, 1837.]

The Second Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays).

TITLES.

1685-88. Colonel the Earl of Peterborough's Regiment of Horse. 1688-1715. The Third Regiment of Horse: also by its Colonel's name. 1715-27. The Princess of Wales's Own Royal Regiment of Horse. 1727-46. The Queen's Own Royal Regiment of Horse. 1746-1872. The 2nd Queen's Dragoon Guards. 1872 (from). The 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays).

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1695. Namur. 1704-10. Spain. 1707. Almanza. 1710. Almanara. 1710. Saragosa. 1715. Stuart Rebellion. 1745. Stuart Rebellion. 1760-3. Germany. 1760. Corbach. 1760. Cassel. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. 1793. Valenciennes. 1793-5. Flanders. 1793. Dunkirk. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Tournay. 1809. Flushing. 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Lucknow.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Scarlet (1685-1742); Buff (1742-1784); Black Velvet (1784-1855); Buff (from 1855). Helmet-plume, Black.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter."

NICKNAME.--"The Bays." In 1767 an order was made for long-tailed bay mounts, other heavy regiments, except the Scots Greys, having black horses. Also "The Rusty Buckles."

NOTES.--Raised near London, amongst other troops of horse, by Sir Nicholas Wentworth. For three years cuirasses were worn. The facings were changed to buff between 1690 and 1742. The title in 1715 was given in recognition of its services at the battle of Preston; and that of 1727 on the accession of George II.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 2nd, or Queen's Regiment of Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays), 1685-1837._ Illustrated with plates. [London: Clowes, 1837.]

The Third (The Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards.

TITLES.

1685-87. Colonel The Earl of Plymouth's Regiment of Horse. 1687-1746. The 4th Regiment of Horse; also by its Colonel's name. 1746-65. The 3rd Regiment of Dragoon Guards. 1765 (from). The 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1689. Scotland. 1691-97. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702-14. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Wynendale. 1708. Landau. 1708. Huy. 1708. Lisle. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douai. 1710. Bethune. 1710. Aire. 1711. Bouchain. 1715 & '45. Jacobite risings. 1758-63. Germany. 1759. Minden. 1760. Corbach. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk-Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Dunkirk. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Tournay. *1809-14. Peninsula. *1809. Talavera. *1811. Albuera. *1813. Vittoria. *1868. Abyssinia.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Light Green (1685-1765); White (in 1765 and 1785); Blue (in 1818-19); Yellow (from 1819). Helmet-plume, Black and Red.

REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Royal Cypher and Crown" (from 1685-1765); "The Prince of Wales's Plume," "The Rising Sun," "The Red Dragon"--ancient badges of the Princes of Wales.

NICKNAME.--"The Old Canaries" (from the facings).

NOTES.--Formed from old Regiments of Horse raised in Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, and at St. Albans and Dorking; it wore cuirasses from 1685-88 and from 1704-14.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 3rd, or Prince of Wales's Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ Illustrated with Plates. [London: Clowes, 1838.]

The Fourth (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards.

"_Quis Separabit._"

TITLES.

1685-90. Colonel The Earl of Arran's Cuirassiers; also the 6th Horse. 1690-1746. The Fifth Horse. 1746-88. The 1st Irish Horse, or The Blue Horse. 1788 (from). The 4th Royal Irish Regiment of Dragoon Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1691-97. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. *1811-13. Peninsula. 1812. Ciudad Rodrigo. 1812. Badajos. 1812. Leira. *1854. Balaclava. *1855. Sevastopol. *1882. Egypt. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. 1884-5. Nile.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, White (1685-1715); Light Blue (1715-1768); Dark Blue (from 1768). Helmet-plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Harp and Crown" (on the accession of Her Majesty), "The Star of St. Patrick." "The White Horse of Hanover" also appears on the Standard. Motto: "_Quis separabit._"

NOTES.--Raised in various English counties--at London, Lichfield, Grantham, Durham, and Morpeth. Cuirasses were worn in 1685. Its title, in 1788, was bestowed for long service in Ireland.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 4th, or Royal Irish Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ 1685-1838. [London: Longman, 1839.]

The Fifth (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Dragoon Guards.

"_Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum._"

TITLES.

1685-87. Colonel The Duke of Shrewsbury's Regiment of Horse. 1687-1717. The Sixth (or Seventh) Regiment of Horse: also by its Colonel's name (in 1687, Coy's Horse; in 1794, Cadogan's Horse). 1717-88. The 2nd (or "Green") Irish Horse. 1788-1804. The Fifth Dragoon Guards. 1804 (from). The Fifth or Princess Charlotte of Wales's Dragoon Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1690. Boyne. 1692. Enghien. 1695. Namur. 1703-12. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. *1709. Malplaquet. 1709. Tournay. 1709. Mons. 1710. Douay. 1711. Bouchain. 1711. Bethune. 1711. Aire. 1711. St. Venant. 1711. Quesnoy. 1759-62. Germany. 1794-5. Flanders. 1794. Cateau. *1811-14. Peninsula. 1812. Badajos. 1812. Llerena. *1812. Salamanca. 1812. Burgos. *1813. Vittoria. *1814. Toulouse. *1854. Balaclava. *1855. Sevastopol. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Buff(1685-1717); Dark Green (from 1717). Helmet-plume, Red and White.

REGIMENTAL DEVICE.--V/D.G. within the Garter, surrounded by "Princess Charlotte of Wales." Motto, _Vestigia nulla retrorsum_ (borne by John Hampden's Regiment in the Civil War).

NICKNAME.--"The Green Horse" (_see_ Titles).

NOTES.--Originally raised as a Troop of Cuirassiers at Lichfield, Kingston-on-Thames, Chester, Bridgnorth, Bristol, &c. It wore cuirasses till 1688, and resumed them from 1707-14. It captured four Standards at the battle of Blenheim.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 5th, or Princess Charlotte of Wales's Dragoon Guards, 1685-1838._ Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman, 1839.]

The Sixth Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers).

TITLES.

1685-90. The Queen Dowager's Regiment of Horse. 1690-92. The 8th (or 9th) Regiment of Horse. 1692-1745. The King's Carabiniers. 1745-88. The 3rd Irish Horse. 1788 (from). The 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers).

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1685. Monmouth's Rebellion. 1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1692-97. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702-14. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douay. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Warbourg. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1793-95. Flanders. 1794. Tournay. 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Monte Video. *1855. Sevastopol. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Delhi. *1879-80. Afghanistan. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1685-1853); Blue (from 1853). Facings, Sea-green (1685-1715, the favourite colour of Catherine, the Consort of Charles II.); Yellow (1715-68); White Cloth (from 1768). Helmet-plume, White.

REGIMENTAL DEVICE.--(Unrecognised in _Regulations_) The Crossed Carabines, within the Garter, surrounded by "Sixth Dragoon Guards," with Scroll underneath--"The Carabiniers."

NICKNAMES.--"The Carbs," also "Tichborne's Own" (at the time of the trial of Arthur Orton, Sir Roger Tichborne, Bart., having served in the Regiment).

NOTES.--The Sixth Carabiniers (formerly the First Regiment of Carabiniers in recognition of its gallantry in Ireland, in 1690-91) was formed from Troops of Horse raised in various English counties, and received its title in 1692 from being armed with Carabines. At Ramilies it captured the colours of the Royal Bombardiers, and was conspicuous at Neer Landen for its gallantry.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 6th Regiment of Dragoon Guards, or Carabiniers._ 1685-1839. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman. 1839.]

_A Continuation of the Historical Record of the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)._ By Captain [now Major] A. SPROT. [Chatham: Gale and Polden. 1888.]

The Seventh (The Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards.

"_Quo fata vocant._"

TITLES.

1688-90. Colonel The Earl of Devonshire's Regiment of Horse; also the Tenth Horse. 1690-91. Schomberg's Horse. 1691-1720 (?). Colonel The Duke of Leinster's (or The Eighth) Horse; also (on succession to the title) Schomberg's Horse. 1720-46. Colonel (afterwards Earl) Ligonier's (The Eighth) Horse. 1746-88. The 4th (or "Black") Irish Horse. 1788 (from). The 7th (The Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1690. Boyne. 1692-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. 1702-14. Germany. 1702. Venloo. 1702. Ruremonde. 1702. Liége. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douay. 1710. Bethune. 1710. St. Venant. 1710. Aire. 1711. Boucham. 1711. Quesnoy. 1742-45. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. *1846-47. South Africa (1st Kaffir War). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1882-84. Egypt. 1882. Kassassin. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1688). Facings, Black (from 1688). Note.--In 1751 the waistcoat and breeches were buff. Helmet-plume, Black and White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Coronet of Her Majesty the Empress and Queen of Germany and Prussia as Princess Royal of Great Britain and Ireland." Quite recently, however, the War Office has sanctioned the adoption, as the regimental badge, of the arms, crest, and motto of Earl Ligonier. Previously the regimental device consisted of 7/DG within the Garter circumscribed "Princess Royal's." On buttons and other appointments the Royal Cypher, Crown, and Wreath are used in one or other combination.

NICKNAMES.--"The Black Horse" or "The Blacks" (from its facings). "Ligoniers" (from its Colonel's name, 1720-49). "Straw-boots" (from wearing wisps of straw to keep the legs dry when engaged in quelling agricultural riots in the south of England, _tempus_ George II.). "The Virgin Mary's Body-Guard" (in the reign of George II. the regiment was sent to assist the Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria).

NOTES.--In 1688 five regiments of horse raised by James II. marched with the Earl of Devonshire to meet the Princess Anne on her flight from London. On accession she commissioned them for permanent service. They wore cuirasses till 1699, and resumed them from 1707-14.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 7th, or Princess Royal's Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ 1685-1839. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman. 1839.]

The First (Royal) Dragoons.

"_Spectemur Agendo._"

TITLES.

1661-83. The Tangiers Horse. 1683-90. The King's Own Royal Regiment of Dragoons. 1690-1751. The Royal Regiment of Dragoons. 1751 (from). The 1st (Royal) Dragoons.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1661-84. Tangiers. 1690. Boyne. 1694-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. 1705-10. Spain. 1705. Valencia d'Alcantara. 1706. Albuquerque. 1706. Barcelona. 1707. Almanzar. 1710. Almanara. 1710. Saragossa. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1742-45. Flanders *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Campen. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1793-95. Flanders. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Villers-en-Couché. 1794. Tournay. *1809-14. Peninsula. 1811. Fuentes d'Onor. 1812. Salamanca. 1813. Vittoria. 1814. Toulouse. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1854. Balaclava. *1855. Sevastopol. 1884. Egypt. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1683). Facings, Dark Blue (from 1683). Helmet-plume, Black.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--The "Crest of England" within the Garter, circumscribed by "_Spectemur agendo_" and surmounted by a crown (Hanoverian). Also "an Eagle," in commemoration of the capture of the Eagle of the 105th French Regiment at Waterloo.

NICKNAME.--"The Bird-catchers" (also borne by The Second Dragoons and The Royal Irish Fusiliers).

NOTES.--Originating in the Troops of Horse engaged in the defence of Tangiers from 1662 to 1684, the First Royal Dragoons have since figured in nearly every campaign with conspicuous bravery. Among its captured standards are, one from the Moors in 1664, that of the "Mousquetaires Noirs" at the battle of Dettingen, and a French Eagle (see above) at the battle of Waterloo. In 1894 the Emperor of Germany was appointed Colonel-in-Chief.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 1st or Royal Regiment of Dragoons._ To 1839. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longmans. 1840.]

_Historical Record of the 1st, or The Royal Regiment of Dragoons._ By General de Ainslie, Colonel of the Regiment. Illustrated with plates. [London: Chapman & Hall. 1887.]

The Second Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys).

"_Second to None._"

TITLES.