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The 9th arrived in the Spanish Peninsula in 1808 and fought at Roliça and Vimiero. Following the retreat from Corunna the 9th buried Sir John Moore and were the last British regiment to leave Spanish soil.
The 9th were a key role at the battles at Busaco, Salamanca, Vittoria, the Siege of San Sebastián, and at Nive. The Regiment fought alongside Portuguese troops as part of Manley Power's brigade.
This is the flag they carried into battle!
To be continued...
