History
FormationThe 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1755 in response to the threat of renewed war with France. On 23 December 1755 Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Montagu raised the 61st Regiment of Foot in the counties of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Following the disbandment of two junior regiments, the 61st was renumbered as the 59th Regiment of Foot in the following year.
Early DutiesShortly after its formation, the regiment moved from England to Ireland, where it performed garrison duty until 1763. In that year the 59th Foot sailed to Nova Scotia where they remained until 1772 when they stationed in Boston, Massachusetts. The 59th were in Boston when the American War of Independence broke out, and suffered severe casualties. The remains of the regiment returned to England in 1776 to reform.
In 1782, the closing stages of the Anglo Spanish War, the 59th were assigned to the Gibraltar garrison, remaining there for ten years. From 1792–1794 the regiment was based in England and the Channel Islands. In 1782 all regiments of the line without a royal title were given a county designation and the regiment became the 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot (the 45th Foot being designated the 1st Nottinghamshire).
Battle Honours List
The Cape of Good Hope, On 7 January 1806 the 1st Battalion of the 59th was part of a brigade that landed on the cape, and within two days the Dutch forces had surrendered. This was to be the 59th's first battle honour.
The 2nd Battalion, meanwhile, sailed for Spain in 1808. On 16 January 1809 it took part in the Battle of Corunna, a British tactical victory which allowed for the evacuation of their forces from the Iberian peninsula. From England, the battalion was dispatched to the Netherlands in July 1809, taking part in the fruitless Walcheren Campaign. The unit was to remain in England and Ireland until 1812.
From the Cape, the 1st Battalion sailed to India. In November 1810 the battalion took part in the invasion of Mauritius. In the following year they invaded Java. They remained in Java until 1815, when they returned to India.
In 1812 the 2nd Battalion returned to Spain. They took part in the Battle of Vittoria (June 1813), the Siege of San Sebastián (July – August 1813), the Battle of the Bidassoa (October 1813), the Battle of Nivelle (November 1813) and the Battle of the Nive (December 1813).
From France the 2/59th had sailed to Ireland. When Napoleon returned to France, triggering the "Hundred Days", the battalion was part of the British force dispatched to Belgium. While they were present in the Waterloo area, they did not take part in the hostilities. Having formed part of the army of occupation in France, the 2nd Battalion returned to England in 1816Regimental Formation
Presently the 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) is comprised of three companies: Line, Lights and Cavalry.
The Line company headed by Major Kaide operates in traditional line formations with very rare exceptions and high standards for discipline. The line anticipates high attendance (frequently 20-25+) and overall good performance during events. No exceptions are made for trolls or likewise behaviour.
The Light Company headed by Captain Dainyel operates in loose skirmish formations that are appropriate for a Light company. The light company expects good behaviour and espcecially good marksmanship. Once again no exceptions are made for trolls or trolling behaviour.
The Cavalry Company headed by Cornet Savage operates in traditional cavalry formations for hussars. The cavalry company anticipates disciplined behaviour as operating as cavalry is especially difficult.Muster Roll
Centre Company (Line)
Roster
Major Kaide
Corporal Posh
Lance Corporal SaucyTurban
Lance Corporal Robinz
Lance Corporal Chief
Kingsman Strava
Sapper Yesaye94
Musican Rhaegar
Regular Aleth
Regular Toddy
Regular Tim
Regular Narutokk
Regular Grande
Regular Olly
Regular Sal
Regular Jimbob
Regular Kivele
Regular Proxjack
Regular Hypo
Regular Josh chapman
Marksman Gareth anderson
Private Yanice97
Private Zebaad
Private Basil121
Private Bombs
Private SilverFlamingo
Private Teash
Private Lucas
Private Peter
Private Milestone
Private Dincerz
Private Pikeman
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Light Company
Roster
Ensign Griff
Lance Corporal Ketchup
Chosen Man AncientToken
Chosen Man Louis
Marksman Phoenix
Marksman Mattias
Marksman Arjackson
Marksman Roger McMuffin
Marksman Angelolewia
Private Olly
Private Hobbit
Private Mullins
Private Wolf
Private Spudgun
Private Alex
Private MagicSwagTowel
Private Stratmoss
Private William/Vilhelm
Private Munsta
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Cavalry Company
Roster
Cornet Savage
Corporal of Horse Stonie
Lance Corporal of Horse Buntaoo
Veteran Horseman Redbeard
Horseman Blackdogtom
Horseman Hazzard
Trooper Viking
Trooper Snow
Trooper Callum
Trooper Valrin
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