01 Jan 1760

During 1760, Ireland, Carrickfergus. 1200 French, under General Thurot landed at Carrickfergus. 130 men of the 62nd defended a ruined castle against the French through three assaults. After the Colonel (Jennings) was wounded, the detachment, suffering heavy loss, and out of ammunition, surrendered. The French granted Honours of war, and prisoners of war on parole rights, until exchanged. A vote of thanks was received from the Irish House of Commons