Regimental Timeline
The 70th Regiment
1802-1815: the Napoleonic Wars
1802 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
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Regiment in the West Indies (remains until 1814). Recapture of Guadaloupe. |
Officer' and Sergeant of the Light Company The 70th (Surrey) Regiment, circa 1803 - 1805.
1804 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
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West Indies. |
1st Royal Surrey Militia |
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1st Surrey Militia made Royal. |
1805 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
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West Indies. |
1807 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
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West Indies. |
1808 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
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West Indies. |
1809 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
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West Indies. |
In the centre is an Other Rank’s and Officer’s cross belt plate.
This was very similar to the 1797 pattern, but here the crown has been lowered and the wreath extended to encompass it.
A Sergeant’s sash, sword and the short version musket issued to Light Infantry company sergeants.
1810 | |
The 70th Regiment | |
20th April |
Invasion and capture of Guadaloupe. (Light Company). |
1811 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
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West Indies. |
1812 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
22nd October |
Regiment again retitled. |
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West Indies. |
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5th Regiment Surrey Local Militia (Light Infantry) |
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Colours presented. |
1813 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
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To Canada for invasion of America. |
Cross Belt Plates 70th Regiment..
1814 | |
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Kingston, Montreal and Quebec, Upper Canada. |
Battle of Plattsburg. |
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