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Title: Historical Record of the Sixty-first, or the South Gloucestershire Regiment of Foot
Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1758, and of its subsequent services to 1844.

Alternate Title: Historical Record of the 61st Foot

Series Title: Historical records of the British Army

Note: Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "Historical Record of the Sixty-first, or the South Gloucestershire Regiment of Foot" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work documents the formation, esteemed history, and military engagements of the 61st Regiment, which has participated in various significant battles and campaigns from its inception in 1758 up to 1844. It highlights the valor, sacrifices, and achievements of the men who served in this regiment, making it a valuable resource for those interested in military history or genealogy. The opening portion of the record includes a transcriber’s note detailing formatting conventions for the text, followed by a General Orders announcement from 1836 outlining the intention for all British Army regiments to maintain comprehensive records of their services and distinguished actions. This is complemented by a preface that discusses the importance of documenting military history to inspire future soldiers and educate the public about the sacrifices made by servicemen. This section sets the stage for a detailed narrative that captures the regiment's enduring legacy through various military endeavors, showcasing both collective achievements and personal accounts of heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865

EBook No.: 66629

Published: Oct 29, 2021

Downloads: 88

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 61st -- History

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 61st (South Gloucestershire) -- History

LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-08T18:43:45Z Historical Record of the Sixty-first, or the South Gloucestershire Regiment of Foot

This edition has images.

Title: Historical Record of the Sixty-first, or the South Gloucestershire Regiment of Foot
Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1758, and of its subsequent services to 1844.

Alternate Title: Historical Record of the 61st Foot

Series Title: Historical records of the British Army

Note: Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "Historical Record of the Sixty-first, or the South Gloucestershire Regiment of Foot" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work documents the formation, esteemed history, and military engagements of the 61st Regiment, which has participated in various significant battles and campaigns from its inception in 1758 up to 1844. It highlights the valor, sacrifices, and achievements of the men who served in this regiment, making it a valuable resource for those interested in military history or genealogy. The opening portion of the record includes a transcriber’s note detailing formatting conventions for the text, followed by a General Orders announcement from 1836 outlining the intention for all British Army regiments to maintain comprehensive records of their services and distinguished actions. This is complemented by a preface that discusses the importance of documenting military history to inspire future soldiers and educate the public about the sacrifices made by servicemen. This section sets the stage for a detailed narrative that captures the regiment's enduring legacy through various military endeavors, showcasing both collective achievements and personal accounts of heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865

EBook No.: 66629

Published: Oct 29, 2021

Downloads: 88

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 61st -- History

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 61st (South Gloucestershire) -- History

LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:66629:3 2021-10-29T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Cannon, Richard en 1