01 Jan 1811

During 1811, Sicily. 1/62nd. Three companies of the Regiment embarked on board the 'Imperiuse' and 'Thames' frigates. Landing at Palinure on the Neapolitan coast. Maintaining their ground for three days against a thousand strong enemy. Succeeding in destroying enemy batteries and bringing off a valuable convoy. Lieutenant Kay of the Light Company was killed and Captain Oldham, Grenadiers, severely wounded, together with three Other Ranks