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49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1775-01-01
During 1775, America, Charleston Peninsula. The 49th took their turn in garrison duties here at various times

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1775-01-01
During 1775, Ireland, Galway. 62nd deployed here where the establishment was raised to 580

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1775-04-06
On 6 Apr 1775, Ireland, Cork. Due to the outbreak of the American rebellion, the Regiment embarked at Cork for America.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1775-06-17
On 17 June 1775, America, Boston. The 49th arrived off Boston. They took their turn in garrison duties here at various times

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

1775-10-01
During Oct 1775, Ireland, Belfast. Regiment arrived at Belfast, with Headquarters and two companies deployed to Killough, two companies to Downpatrick and the rest of the Regiment deployed to Carrickfergus.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1776-01-01
During 1776, Canada, Saratoga. Fought campaign under General Burgoyne. Light Company distinguished at Trois Rivieres. Regiment captured with General Burgoyne. Casualties 18 officers, 15 Non Commissioned Officers , 83 other ranks killed or wounded. They acquired the nickname 'The Springers.' They remained prisoners for three years. Then returned to England

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1776-01-01
During 1776, Ireland, Cork. 62nd returned to Cork for embarkation to America, and landed in Canada

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

1776-03-01
During Mar 1776, Ireland, Dublin. Regiment quartered here

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1776-03-07
On 7 Mar 1776, America, Boston. Army ordered to prepare for evacuation of Boston

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1776-03-17
On 17 Mar 1776, America, Halifax. As a unit of General Howe's army the 49th sailed for Halifax entirely unmolested

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1776-06-07
On 7 June 1776, America, Halifax. The 49th embarked on the 'Brilliant' and the 'Three Sisters'

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1776-06-11
On 11 June 1776, America, Halifax. 49th finally sailed for New York

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1776-07-03
On 3 July 1776, America, New York. 49th landed at Staten Island and became part of Howe's 2nd Brigade

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1777-05-05
On 5 May 1777, America, Staten Island. The 49th passed from 2nd to 1st Brigade

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1777-07-23
On 23 July 1777, America, Staten Island. Howe taking the 1st Brigade and leaving New York, decided to invade Pennsylvania. The cessation of fine winds enabled him to alter his destination to Chesapeake

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1777-08-25
On 25 Aug 1777, America, Chesapeake. Due to more bad weather, only able to land at head of Elk River

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1777-09-03
On 3 Sept 1777, America, Philadelphia. First contact between Howe's and Washington's armies

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1777-09-10
On 10 Sept 1777, America, Brandywine Creek. Washington with approximately 12,000 men was established on the Delaware River, this meant Howe having to cross the creek at Chad's Ford, which took them to the next day the 11th

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1777-09-10
On 10 Sept 1777, America, Chad's Ford. The 49th took part at the attack at Chad's Ford, which resulted in the complete defeat of Washington's centre. The Light Company of the 49th particularly distinguished itself in a night attack at Brandywine Creek

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1777-10-04
On 4 Oct 1777, America, Philadelphia. The 49th appear to have been in action when the Americans attacked Howe's army at an outpost called Chew's House

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