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66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

1837-11-24
On 24 Nov 1837, Canada, Sorel. Colonel Gore's force back at Sorel. Simultaneously a company of the 66th under Colonel Weatherall marched for St Charles

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

1837-11-25
On 25 Nov 1837, Canada. Still on the march to St Charles. This expedition was successful and the force returned to Chambly

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1838-01-01
During 1838, India, Moulmein. Regiment still stationed at Moulmein. Ships 'Rattlesnake' (Sloop), 'Larne' and a steamer operated during the first quarter of the year in support of the Regiment

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1838-02-01
During Feb 1838, Ireland, Fermoy. Volunteers transferred to 66th and 85th Regiments serving in Canada

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1838-03-01
During Mar 1838, Ireland, Fermoy. Regiment marched for Kilkenny, detaching two companies to Carlow, one Company to Castle Cornel, one Company to Carrick on Suir. Subalterns detachments to Newtonbarry, New Ross and Callan

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

1838-05-01
During May 1838, Canada, Three Rivers. Headquarters of the Regiment moved here up the St Lawrence. In November 1838 it was in Sorel

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1838-05-01
During May 1838, India, Moulmein. 63rd Regiment and Madras 40th Native Infantry joined the force

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1838-05-01
During May 1838, Ireland, County Wexford. Grenadiers and Light Companies in aid of Civil Power, collecting tythes

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1838-05-01
During May 1838, Ireland, Kilkenny. Headquarters marched to Templemore

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1838-08-01
During Aug 1838, Ireland, Athlone. Regiment (excepting Light Company at Shannon Bridge) assembled to equip and recruit to establishment

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1838-11-01
During Nov 1838, India, Moulmein. A detachment of five Officers and 29 recruits arrived from Madras and England

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1838-11-01
During Nov 1838, Ireland, Longford. Number 1 Company detached to Longford

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

1838-11-07
On 7 Nov 1838, Canada, St Hilaire. Regiment was moved here, up the Richelieu

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1838-12-04
On 4 Dec 1838, India, Hazaribagh. Regiment on the march for Dinapore, where it arrived and remained for approximately one year, until February 1840

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1839-02-01
During Feb 1839, Ireland, Athlone. Number 7 Company sent to Maryboro

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

1839-05-01
On 1 May 1839, Canada, Montreal. Regiment here

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1839-05-01
During May 1839, Ireland, Banagher. Number 3 Company detached to Banagher, Number 6 Company to Mullingar

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1839-06-01
During June 1839, Ireland, Maryboro. Number 7 Company withdrawn

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1839-08-05
On 5 Aug 1839, Ireland. Establishment increased to 800 Rank and File

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1839-10-01
During Oct 1839, India, Moulmein. Detachments of two Officers and 71 men arrived. Reports were received of intended attempts by Burmese to burn the town and magazine. Precautionary orders were received and implemented. Establishment increased to 1040 Non Commissioned Officers and men

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