Light infantry is a designation applied to certain types of foot soldiers infantry throughout. Revolutionary war orderly books at the massachusetts. Orderly book of captain robert gamble of the second. Ltc gimats regiment lafayettes and muhlenbergs light infantry brigade 18 may 1781.
The list encompasses regiments of the british army and also those of the preindependence british indian army. It is known that private british papers were taken at this time. The 2nd new hampshire regiment was formed in early may 1775, as the second of three continental army regiments raised by the state of new hampshire during the american revolutionary war. Uniform is based on both orderly books and the famous delde garta paintings of the fighting at the chew house at germantown in october 1777. Revolutionary war era orderly books from the newyork historical society. Tmp 3rd light infantry battalion, new york 1776 topic. The regiments have the hair that is affixed to their caps of different colours. Oct 28, 2019 this temporary conglomerate unit existed for six and a half months, into january 1780. More often than not, they are written for company and battalion commanders. The suspicion here is that this orderly book was captured during the early minutes of the battle of germantown, pennsylvania, in the fog of saturday.
Gambles company drawn from the 7th and 8th virginia regiments of the 1st light infantry regiment commanded by col. Clements library, university of michigan transcribed and edited by paul l. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert writers. They lost 7,086 killed, wounded and prisoners, fortythree guns and seventeen standards. Formed as the earl of mars regiment of foot before 1678 redesignated the the royal regiment of north british fusileers 1707 designated 21st regiment 1751 arrived quebec may 1776 surrendered at saratoga oct 1777 other books of interest. Hayes has been persuing historical collectibles for over 30 years.
The 56 regular infantry companies 24 in first guards, 16 each in coldstream and third contributed a total of 840 privates. Orderly book, 4th british grenadier battalion, from peeblesjournals, national archives of scotland. Orderly book of captain robert gamble of the second virginia regiment. Courtsmartial of the corps of light infantry, 1779 by michael j. The regiment also fought in the battles at bunker hill, long island, manhattan, germantown, monmouth, and in the defense of newport, rhode island. The prince of wales own wessex regiment series of napoleonic war novels by.
Each fall the orderly books were full of orders for regimental commanders to provide the necessaries for their men to take on the cold winter. The history of the kings shropshire light infantry in the great war 19141918 history of the great war. Stepbystep tactics for teams of three to 30 members. Captain gamble married catharine, daughter of john grattan, 12 and lived for a time on a farm given him by his father. We also attend a few events a year that require us to act as a militia unit. It is our goal to continually research and work at these in order to master them.
George washington papers, series 6, military papers, 1798, subseries 6b, captured british orderly books, 1777 to 1778. Uniform studies his majestys 7th regiment of foot, royal. Just like the parent regiments from which the various companies were drawn, the temporary light infantry regiments utilized orderly books. All of our members are trained in steubens drill and most are also trained in howes light infantry drill. Eyre cootes light infantry company order book, 1778. Military manuals are notoriously confusing and boring. When it is considered that in every army the honor of a regiment and that of its lightcompany are intimately. Regiment of foot, 10th orderly book 56 pages contains. Figures are from fife and drum miniatures and represents the british light infantry campaign uniform for 177677.
For the exercise and manoeuvres of troops when acting as light infantry or riflemen, volume 1 rifle and light infantry tactics. The george washington papers at the library of congress. Image 4 of george washington papers, series 6, military. Ninetysix of them were diverted to form a light infantry company, since there was no light infantry in the guards at the time. Loyalist and new brunswick muster rolls, provincial light infantry battalion microfilm.
Major thomas moore is to join the light infantry immediately and take command of that part of it formerly in colonel febigers regiment. Following further amalgamations of british army infantry regiments, todays direct linear descendant regiment is the duke of lancasters regiment. Both books offer an excellent view of life in the corps of light infantry in the time after the corps famous july 16. Revolutionary war orderly books at the massachusetts historical. The massachusetts volunteer militia records includes orderly books, rosters and enlistment records, quartermaster accounts, guard report books, general orders and brigade orders, muster rolls, company descriptive books, and correspondence. Slouched hats, short jackets and overalls, and black equipment.
Hm 40th regiment of foot, light infantry company a living history organization portraying the light company during the american war for independence 1927nova scotia historical societyharry piers, the fortieth regiment, raised at annapolis royal in 1717. Eyre cootes 37th light infantry company order book, 1778. The history of the kings shropshire light infantry in the great war 19141918. Light infantry is a designation applied to certain types of foot soldiers throughout history, typically having lighter equipment or armament or a more mobile or fluid function than other types of infantry, such as heavy infantry or line infantry. The kings shropshire light infantry orderly room records by col. While we typically portray the line companies of north carolina, we often portray the light companies depending on the event. The allied cavalry failed to advance and the french were able to rally and carry out an orderly retreat. After 164 years the 40th was amalgamated into the prince of waless volunteers south lancashire regiment in 1881. When the companies were drafted out of existing formations into the light infantry battalions, the orderly books and general orders tend to show that those formations were usually filled up to strength by drafts from the rest of the formations.
These are really beautiful figures and a joy to paint. Orderly books are great sources of information for military historians. The officers commanding regiments will be particularly careful in the choice of the men, which is a duty, the good of the service, and the credit of their respective regiments equally demand. The british army ordered regimental amalgamations in 1957, 1966, 1990 and 2003. A substantial regimental history of a distinguished unit down to the south african war a century ago. Apr 06, 2017 i dont think maitland did ever command the 3rd battalion coys from the 15th, 28th, 33rd, 37th, 46th, 54th and 57th foot, as he is listed as co of the 2nd battalion during howes reorganisation of may 1776 musgrave and dundas command the 1st, maitland and turner van straubenzee the 2nd. When it is considered that in every army the honor of a regiment and that of its light company are intimately. From the beginning of the nineteenth century, the army dedicated some line regiments as specific light infantry troops, were trained under the shorncliffe system devised by sir john moore and sir kenneth mackenzie douglas. The allies lost 2,762, half of them from the six english regiments. List of fictional regiments of the british army wikipedia. John hathorns light infantry company from 80th regiment. This microfilm edition contains revolutionary war orderly books selected from manuscript collections of the massachusetts historical society. Gages is always referred to as such, whereas light infantry of the regiments may be called just that or plainly light infantry.
The following is a list of british and empire regiments that have appeared in various works of fiction. Jan 02, 2020 figures are from fife and drum miniatures and represents the british light infantry campaign uniform for 177677. Orderly books of the fourth new york regiment 17781780 the second new york regiment, 17801783 by samuel tallmadge and others with diaries of samuel tallmadge, 17801782 and john barr, 17791782 prepared for publication by almon w. Sheehan orderly books are great sources of information for military historians. Specializing in the civil war, revolutionary war, war of 1812, french and indian war and american indian war. A list of manuscript and published orderly books of the british regiments of foot during the. The orderly books and court martial accounts are also a good source for a general study of military, disciplinary, and supply policies and problems in the army. Full text of orderly book of captain robert gamble of the. Antique collectibles from americas most historical battles. My brave fusiliers british light infantry battalion.
Over the next few years the regiment changed its name a number of times before becoming the 71st glasgow highland light infantry in 1809 and finally 71st highland regiment of foot light infantry. Sep 05, 2018 figures are from fife and drum miniatures and represents the british light infantry campaign uniform for 177677. The following is a list of british and empire regiments that have appeared in various works of. Infantry during the civil warincludes articles of war, an extensive dictionary of civil war military terms, and sheet music for military bugle callsa musthave book for historians, researchers, reenactors, and writerswritten in 1861 at the direction of the war department and copiously illustrated, this was the book used to. It does not contain books from collections that previously have been microfilmed, including the artemas ward, william heath, and winthrop sargent papers. And five regiments subsequently raised in nova scotia. Orderly book of captain robert gamble of the second virginia. Courtsmartial of the corps of light infantry, 1779 journal. In 1775, the regiment was stationed in boston, and its grenadier company and light infantry participated in the battle of lexington and concord under lord hugh percy. Eyre coote s 37th light infantry company order book, 1778 1781 eyre coote papers, william l. The light infantry under captain cameron landed first, followed by the first division 1st battalion 71st regiment, new york volunteers and the 1st battalion delanceys brigade with two guns under lieutenant colonel maitland. War of 1812 discharge certificates national archives. George washington papers, series 6, military papers, 1755. Here his children were born in a house, still standing.
Manuscriptmixed material image 4 of george washington papers, series 6, military papers, 17551798, subseries 6b, captured british orderly books, 17771778. The orderly books, court martial proceedings, and supply and pay requests in the collection are also a source for soldiers names. I dont think maitland did ever command the 3rd battalion coys from the 15th, 28th, 33rd, 37th, 46th, 54th and 57th foot, as he is listed as co of the 2nd battalion during howes reorganisation of may 1776 musgrave and dundas command the 1st, maitland and turner van straubenzee the 2nd. Many of the men who served in the unit hailed from southeastern new hampshire and western maine then part of massachusetts. A list of manuscript and published orderly books of the light infantry regiments of the continental army and where to find them. A clarification may be needed here, in journals and orderly books from 1759 on, there is always a distinction between gages light infantry and light infantry of the regiments. Courtsmartial of the corps of light infantry, 1779. The reconstructions are based upon period artwork, extant uniforms and equipment, orderly books, and lord robert berties papers in the downshire papers collection. General orders are another potential source for such. The light company of the 42d regt to join the 1st battn light infry. We can be seen practicing the new exercise of 1757, the evolutions set forth in the 1759 version of blands, wolfes alternate system of firing, as well as the tactics employed by light infantry and rangers. For the exercise and manoeuvres of troops when acting as light infantry or riflemen, volume 1 the west point military library rifle and light infantry tactics. The remaining 744 men were divided into 8 regular infantry companies of 93 men each. The forces quickly moved inland along the causeway that led from the plantation inland toward girardeaus bluff.
The orderly books are arranged by regimental name or number. Tired of collecting a library of military manuals just to teach light infantry patrolling tactics. A group dedicated to portraying his majesty king georges 43rd of foot infantry regiment. Department and garrison orders deal with strengthening the fortifications around west point, and, beginning in july, a shift of troops to the lower. Captured british army 64th light infantry orderly book, september 14october 3, 1777.
Our mission is educating the public about the revolutionary war, its. The importance of providing winter clothing to the soldiers is apparent in several orderly book entries. This book was compiled and edited by rogerson from the regiments orderly room records, and pulished in london. Our work has been featured by the new york times, time magazine, history channel, discovery channel, smithsonian, mental floss, npr, and more. Alexander scammells orderly book entry for this date includes the following additional general order. Continental army orderly books crown forces orderly books.
Title george washington papers, series 6, military papers, 17551798, subseries 6b, captured british orderly books, 17771778. Their contents are a treasure, and include everything from general and. George washington papers, available online, george washington. Orderly book of captain thomas armstrongs light infantry. The cloathier general is to deliver them upon returns signed by. Nara microfilm publication m1856, discharge certificates and miscellaneous records relating to the discharge of soldiers from the regular army, 17921815 6 rolls reproduces discharge certificates and miscellaneous other records relating to the discharge of soldiers from the regular army, 17921815. Captured british army orderly book, august 4 october, 1778. This collection has been arranged into twentytwo series based on regimental distinctions. The 40th regiment of foot was an infantry regiment of the british army, formed in 1717 in annapolis royal, nova scotia. New windsor, albemarle, williamsburg, yorktown original. The history of british light infantry goes back to the early days of the british army, when irregular troops and mercenaries added skills in light infantry fighting.
The companies of light infantry are to be immediately drawn out agreeable to this proportion. Regimental names were taken from lineages contained in the continental army by robert k. Full text of orderly book of captain robert gamble of the second virginia regiment see other formats 5 gn orderly book of captain robert gamble second virginia regiment, commanded by colonel chrlstian febiger, august 2 1 november i6, 1779. Courtsmartial of the corps of light infantry, 1779 journal of the. Cavalryarmoured regiment featured in the episode the orderly officer of the. Stands within the battalion represent the following light companies from these regiments. For the exercise and manoeuvres of troops when acting as light infantry or riflemen, william joseph hardee.
Light infantry tactics by christopher e larsen, paperback. In order to become light infantry the regiment changed the way it trained, marched and fought. Making clothing adaptations the best place to start. Journals and letters as well abound with entries describing the winter dress of the troops. Washinton papers, ser 6b, vol 3, reel 117, also available on the web, type in orderly book, select by date. Probably the biggest difficulty to deal with and adapt to during the winter is its cold temperatures. War of 1812 discharge certificates introduction background records description notes on the men who served note on records arrangement note on condition of records notes on. Manuscriptmixed material george washington papers, series 6, military papers, 17551798, subseries 6b, captured british orderly books, 17771778. The duke of clarences own south oxfordshire light infantry. From the many memoirs, journals, letters, and orderly books we can get an idea of what these adaptations were and descriptions in some cases of the adaptations. A place to remember and pay your respects to all the light infantryman that have died whilst serving in our fine regiment and. Seth phelps of the 3rd light infantry regiment, a unit composed entirely of connecticut companies phelps was from the 4th connecticut regiment and commanded by col. The authorized book for the instruction, exercise, and maneuver of u. British regulars the appearance of general burgoynes army.