94th Regiment of Foot | |
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Active | 1760–1763 |
Country | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Line Infantry |
Role | Infantry |
Size | One battalion |
Engagements |
Seven Years' War French and Indian War |
The 94th Regiment of Foot was a British Army regiment formed in Wales in January 1760. [1] It saw action in North America later in the year during the French and Indian War and then took part, alongside the Royal Marines, [2] in the Capture of Belle Île in April 1761 during the Seven Years' War, before sailing for the West Indies later in the year. [1] In the West Indies it took part in the Invasion of Dominica in June 1761. [1] The invasion was led by Lord Rollo who had been appointed by Lord Amherst to take command. [3] The regiment went on to take part in the Invasion of Martinique in January 1762. [1] It was disbanded in 1763. [1]
The regiment was commanded throughout its existence by Lieutenant-Colonel John Vaughan (later promoted Lieutenant-General). [4]
94th Regiment of Foot | |
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Active | 1760–1763 |
Country | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Line Infantry |
Role | Infantry |
Size | One battalion |
Engagements |
Seven Years' War French and Indian War |
The 94th Regiment of Foot was a British Army regiment formed in Wales in January 1760. [1] It saw action in North America later in the year during the French and Indian War and then took part, alongside the Royal Marines, [2] in the Capture of Belle Île in April 1761 during the Seven Years' War, before sailing for the West Indies later in the year. [1] In the West Indies it took part in the Invasion of Dominica in June 1761. [1] The invasion was led by Lord Rollo who had been appointed by Lord Amherst to take command. [3] The regiment went on to take part in the Invasion of Martinique in January 1762. [1] It was disbanded in 1763. [1]
The regiment was commanded throughout its existence by Lieutenant-Colonel John Vaughan (later promoted Lieutenant-General). [4]