62nd Wiltshire Regiment of Foot
THE HISTORY
The start of the French Revolution found the regiment still garrisoning islands in the West Indies. In 1795, the 62nd was transferred to Jamaica to act as the islands garrison. The 62nd spent the majority of 1796 fighting in what is now Haiti as part of the British expedition there. As with the rest of the British expedition, the regiment suffered heavily from yellow fever.After transferring men out to other unit, the cadre was returned by ship to England in 1797.
In 1799, the 62nd Foot was expanded into a two battalion regiment. However, with the peace of Amiens in 1802, the 2nd battalion was disbanded. When hostilities resumed, a second battalion was once again raised in 1804. Initially, the second battalion was raised for limited service, however the rank and file would eventually volunteer additional. In 1808, the 2nd/62nd was assigned to garrison the isle of Jersey. The 1st/62nd having been dispatched to Sicily.
In 1809, the 1st/62nd Foot was transferred to Sicily to aid in the British defence of the island. The regiment participated in a raid under General Stuart resulting in the destruction of the magazines at Ischia and Procida. In 1811, elements of the 1st/62nd participated in another raid on the Italian mainland. Three companies were landed at Palinure. For three days, they engaged a French force of approximately 1000, and in the process destroyed three batteries and captured a French convoy. Detachments of the 1st/62nd were used on gunboat duty operating out of Messina. These army crewed gunboats managed to capturing a French privateer and retaking two of her prizes.In 1812, the 1st/62nd was transferred to eastern Spain to support Wellington's forces on the Peninsula.
The 2nd/62nd, along with the 2nd/47th and 84th Regiments of Foot, was attached Major-General Lord Aylmer's independent brigade during Wellington's offensive across the Pyrenees beginning in 1813.The 2nd/62nd then moved on in preparation for the investment of Bayonne when the war ended. The 2nd/62nd was then sent to Ireland after a brief period of occupation duties in France.
In 1814, after spending time in Spain, 1st/62nd was assigned again to an expedition to Italy. The battalion landed at Leghorn before marching on Genoa. Like many other units of the British Army, upon Napoleon's abdication, the 1st/62nd was ordered to North America to fight against the United States. After arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the regiment moved south.
Neither battalions of the regiment were present at Waterloo. The 1st/62nd would be sent to the West Indies, while the 2nd/62 would be sent to France for occupation duties after the conclusion of the Hundred Days. In 1816 the 2nd battalion was disbanded and its officers put on half-pay.
Following the Napoleonic Wars, the 62nd would be returned to Halifax, Nova Scotia. It would remain there until 1823 when it was rotated to Ireland. The regiment would remain in Ireland until 1830
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We are a British Regiment with in future with a Line and light detachment. Our aim is to create a regiment that will provide a professional but enjoyable Napoleonic Wars experience for all kinds of Players. We are a disciplined Regiment and drilled Regiment and we don´t want trolls in our Regiment because a high level of discipline will lead to improved Trainings and awsome Lb´s and honor.
THE RANKS
Commissioned Officers Ranks
Colonel Col
Lieutenant Colonel LtCol
Major Maj
Captain Cpt
Lieutenant Lt
2nd Lieutenant 2ndLt
Ensigne Ens
Non-Commissioned Officers Ranks
Sergant Major SgtMaj
Staff Sergant SSgt
First Sergant 1st Sgt
Sergant Sgt
Cadet Cad
Enlisted Ranks
Corporal Cpl
Lance Corporal LCpl
Private First Class Pfc
Private Pvt
Recruit Rct
Volunteer Vol
other Ranks:
Flag carrier Flc
Muscian Mus
Engeneer Eng
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62nd Wiltshire Regiment of Foot
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