The Newsletter supports Cumbria’s Museum of TheLion& Military Life. theDragon TheFriendsofCumbria’sMuseumofMilitaryLife Winter2019 Contents 55th Foot. Still loyal in Illinois Regimental vehicles - Saracen Woodhall Spa Memorial window Full Museum Accreditation Cumbria Militia archive appeal w Bookshelf Duke of Lancaster's News Museum & Friends News Diary Lest we forget Welcome Museums are not just e storehouses of objects. They offer chances to study and they encourage an interest in history. Both objectives that are shared with living history groups. 'The Lion and the Dragon' is grateful to the 'Recreated 55th Regiment of Foot', from Illinois, for q r providing a glimpse of one of the antecedent regiments to the Duke of 55thFoot.StillloyalinIllinois. Lancaster's Regiment. Thanks to the '55th The scene is a living history event, a British army He looks around. About thirty feet away a guard has Foot' we can revisit the encampment circa 1776. The history being portrayed just been posted at an intersection of a dirt road. He American War of happened two hundred forty-three years ago on the east stands with a fixed bayonet and musket at the support. Independence and learn a coast of His Majesty’s rebellious colonies in America, but About ten feet to the teenager’s left a row of sun- little of everyday life in this particular day the site is in the countryside bleached tents are pitched. In front of one there appears the colonies 250 years surrounding Chicago, Illinois. to be a very experienced soldier taking a break. He uses ago. a full knapsack as a pillow and his cocked hat is shifted A modern teenager has just entered a simulation not Peter Green to block the sun from his eyes. Not far away a corporal Editor only of a different time, but also a different place. is taking three men through His Majesty’s Manual of Arms of 1764. They are, what would have once been “Well let me tell you first who we are not. We are not is difficult to get right and requires a specialised tailor. In called, the awkward squad. Good enough with their drill grenadiers, light infantry, highlanders, or light 1993 there were no well preserved 1776 era 55th Foot to be fielding, but new and not quite good enough to dragoons. We are not Guardsmen or from a Royal buttons available, so Mark Tully drew a pattern with the avoid the extra drill. regiment like the King’s 8th. We are Captain James best available information to manufacture replicas. Taylor Trevor’s Battalion Company of the 55th When better images of an original button became Behind the teenager, well out of the corporal’s line of Regiment of Foot. We are representing what you might available the design was improved. It used to be difficult sight three men with shifty expressions stand around a call standard British infantry, not the top 1%, but more to obtain coat wool with the appropriate red madder drum using a bell of arms as partial cover from like 80% of the army. Without fancy titles or a doting colour that did not contain at least some polyester. undesired observation. There was pay call today and colonel (one ended up in debtor’s prison) the 55th Foot Now, one can acquire, at some expense, wool made from unlike their rebel opposition they have been paid. Coins i served the Crown, performed with professionalism and an 18th century breed of sheep with madder red colour are on the drum, and so are dice as they gamble away got the job done.” matched to the original dyes used. their meagre pay. These same three men do this every experienced the full meaning of “ragged and cold.” Upon time they are paid, a reminder of why some men did not Captain Trevor’s Company Activities discovering some men of the 6th Virginia acquired receive full pay from the army until they were mustered The 55th Regiment of Foot started out as the 57th The recreated 55th Regiment of Foot has been a Regiment of Foot in 1755 during the Seven Years War British regimental coats and knapsacks at the Battle of member of three umbrella organisations, the Northwest but was 55th in the line by 1757. Three of its colonels Princeton it seemed a red wool coat was a perfectly Territory Alliance, the Brigade of the American accurate solution. Out of the three possible regiments died in the war including Lord George Howe, the only Revolution and the British Brigade. In addition to battle Captions Re-enactment groups man to earn a monument in Westminster Abby funded they chose the 55th Foot because the 6th Virginia re-enactments hosted by these organisations the dislodged them from Frog Hollow during the battle. But 1: The face of the 18C army? There are six groups who by Americans. Among other exploits the Regiment recreated 55th Foot has participated in events hosted in the process of researching the 55th Foot something Rick Holmes © Brian Schultz portray our local regiments. attempted to storm Fort Carillon (n/k/a Fort by historical sites such as garrisoning historic Fort Ticonderoga) with the 42nd Foot in 1758, suffering took hold and the project evolved and blossomed into a Michilmackinac in the dead of winter (complete with 2: Lorne Knutson strikes a 'The Queen's Regiment' are a great loss. It returned to Great Britain and was stationed new primary impression. They picked Captain Trevor’s eleven foot high snowdrifts) and helping portray Lord period pose © Scott Hancock UK-based group. They re-enact a company as Captain Trevor died in a duel with Ensign in Ireland when the American rebellion broke out. Cornwallis’ occupation of Colonial Williamsburg (in the 3: Pay Day, with Doug typical foot regiment with yellow Power also of the 55th and this in itself was interesting. middle of summer with temperatures in excess of 100 Johnson and Ralph Briggs © facings from Queen Anne's reign, The 55th Foot was supposed to arrive in Boston in On May 28, 1994, the recreated 55th Foot took the field t y degrees). Peg Matthews which included Hamilton's 1775 and most of it did. But two companies (including for the first time with five men under arms and three Regiment, later 34th Foot. Captain Trevor’s Company) were on a transport that female camp followers. The recreated unit has also done a few private events 4 Mary Briggs does some out (Officers could withhold part of a man’s pay for his was damaged in a storm and made an unplanned detour such as tactical war games with rebel factions in a 18C Spud Bashing '34th Regiment of Foot' are a US own good). The Mission of the recreated 55th Regiment of Foot, through Antigua so they were not able to join General wilderness area and musket accuracy experiments using © Lorne. Knutson group who portray the regiment Trevor’s Company is to accurately present a living Near them, a woman is teaching a child to sew. Women William Howe’s offensive force until the fall of 1776. The live fire on life sized targets of an enemy platoon at during the American War of picture of a British battalion Company at the beginning 5: Michael Mathews after a and children in a military camp are expected to work, 55th Foot participated in the New York Campaign and various ranges. Independence. '34th the Border of the American War of Independence using Trevor’s hard day in the sun © Lorne and in this camp, they are arguably more industrious the Philadelphia Campaign before being redeployed in Regiment Arroyomolinos' from Company as the inspiration and model. If you attended a public event with the recreated 55th Knutson than the men, seldom taking a break. the Caribbean to counter the French in 1778. Spain, depict the 2nd battalion Foot you would almost certainly witness drilling. Battle in the snow Uniforms 6: James Clary, drummer in during the Peninsular War. With everyone else seemingly occupied the teenager Depending on the event and time you might also As the Company was a late arrival to General Howe’s his coat with reversed facings approaches a man who has just finished cleaning a One particular battle stands out. On January 3, 1777 witness a changing of the guard, a pay call, issuance of 'The 55th Regiment of Foot', task force most of the uniform is straight out of the © Molly Roberts musket. the regiment found itself in a tight spot near Princeton rum rations, a knapsack inspection, gambling, a visit by regulations of 1768 with few modifications. There is not described here. New Jersey when the entire Continental army attacked a doctor to pull a sore tooth, or a mess dividing rations. Questions a lot of evidence that the 55th Foot’s pre-war colonels 7: Members of the 55th re- '2nd Battalion Border Regiment it along with the 17th and 40th Foot regiments. You might also be invited to be trained tactics with a First the inevitable question, “Are you hot in those (there were three between 1774 and 1775) were enactment group © Ironically it was this defeat that would lead to the wooden training musket. Great War Living History' are also clothes?” Marianne Knutson creation of the recreated 55th Regiment of Foot two investing a great deal of money on the regiment before a US-based group. When public hours are over the Company remains in “Not really, it can’t be warmer than 72 degrees today hundred and twenty-two years later. its arrival in America. According to the last pre- 8: The 55th Foot on parade 'Border Regiment Living History' deployment inspection return the regiment’s privates 18th century attire, usually engaging in song, ale and at Saratoga and I am in the shade. Wool breathes a lot better than Recreating in the snow are a Dutch group who portray were “not very highly dressed nor well appointed.” This banter before calling it a night. you would expect and this coat is 100% wool. It’s quite In 1992 Americans Mark Tully and Ralph Briggs were More information 1 Border during 'Market another thing if in Virginia during July.” is reflected in the recreated regiment. There are no brass Recruits portraying ragged Continental soldiers in the recreated Find out more about the Garden'. plates on the cartridge pouches nor marked plates of With a history spanning over twenty-five years the “What regiment do you guys represent?” 6th Virginia Regiment and on chilly days they Historic 55th Regiment of any kind on the enlisted men. recreated company has had more members than the Foot, including several original Trevor’s company, just not at the same time. In For many years the recreated 55th Foot had historical records at: http:/ the past members were issued rack numbers, which regimental pattern coat buttons and its distinctive coat /mrtully.com/55th/ lace but plain unmarked waistcoat buttons. No might be stamped on a musket such as 55-F-9. This had examples of a regimental waistcoat button had been to change when the Company ran out of rack numbers And follow the recreated found so it was assumed the regiment used plain ones. to give without recycling old numbers. unit on Facebook at: https:// When a waistcoat button from the 55th came to light Recruits come from a variety of occupations and age www.facebook.com/pg/ the recreated company added them to the uniform. groups. The recreated 55th Foot has been fortunate to 55thFoot The Orderly books of the 55th Foot covering 1776 have in its ranks authors of historical books, as well as were lost at the Battle of Princeton and allegedly are talented craftsmen, tailors, artists, educators, presently in the hands of an unknown private collector. technology experts, brewers of historic beverages, public If rediscovered, they could provide valuable information entertainers and even a veteran of the British army! and possible updates to the appearance of the recreated They all have brought different perspectives to the regiment. recreated regiment’s collaborative culture and contributed to its mission to keep history alive and It is no simple matter to put together an accurate 18th u vibrant. Century British soldier’s uniform. The fit of the clothing Page 2 Lorne Knutson Page 3 Regimental They were last used in enthusiasts. One in Woodhall Museum Cumberland Cumberland’s lists being Hong Kong by the Saracen running order, but still the most extensive series. vehicles Troop of 28 Squadron, the needing restoration, will Spa Accreditation Militia The Indexing project has Queen's Own Gurkha set you back around highlighted information Saracen Transport Regiment (now £7,000. Memorial Success archive that was previously The Editor 10 The Queen’s Own MEMORIES window Stuart Eastwood appeal difficult to access such as Gurkha Logistic A driver's memory, Curator the percentage of males Regiment) in 1993. Jackie Goodall Helen Cunningham who remained single, "The steering wheel was injury and disability within NORTHERN IRELAND oddly canted in by your After the end of the The Cumbria County the male population, the Saracens saw service in knees. It was slightly away The Lion and the Dragon In early October the Second World War, the Archive Service is indexing trades carried out in each Northern Ireland into the from the driver whilst by is grateful for this account Museum Trust received Fighting Vehicles Research the Cumberland militia township, changes in 1980s. King's Own Royal your stomach/chest it was by Jackie Goodall from the wonderful news from and Development ballot lists. The militia was occupation throughout the Border Regiment was quite close." Woodhall Spa. Arts Council England that Establishment began the a defensive force of able- period. issued with Saracen in it has granted the Museum design of the FV600 series And this from service in "Arnhem holds a special bodied men aged 18 – 45 1972. full Accreditation as part Employment Changes of armoured fighting Northern Ireland. place in the history of years and lists were Collectable of the Accreditation For instance in Carlisle in The first military personnel vehicles. Woodhall Spa. The three compiled annually. Captions Today Saracens are "I remember one Saracen Scheme for UK Museums 1806, 510 men described carrier - the chariot battalions of the 1st 1: Bessbrook, Northern FV600 SERIES widely collected by at Strabane, it was and Galleries. Family history themselves as weavers; by Airlanding Brigade were Ireland Chariots were first used in The first three models in covered in many different source 1818, it was only 43 men based there from The Scheme sets warfare during the Bronze Age this series were the FV601 colours of paint. I noticed The returns survive for as the transition from 2: Desert ambulance, 1943‐1944. nationally agreed around 2,000 years ago. Saladin armoured car, the what looked like smoke three of the five wards of handloom weaving to Abercorn Barracks, standards for UK FV602 command vehicle coming off the vehicle, as I Market Garden Cumberland, giving weaving by machine in Ballykinler,Northern Chariots were fast, light and museums. To qualify (which was cancelled) and got closer I realised it was As part of the 75th names, age, occupation mills took hold. Ireland 1972 open vehicles, with two-wheels. museums must meet the FV603 Saracen a large patch of acid which commemoration of and number of dependent Volunteers They were little more than a standards on how they are 3: Crossmaglen, South Armoured Personnel was causing the paint to 'Market Garden', a stained- children, and occasionally Volunteers are always floor with a waist-high guard at managed, for the services Armagh, Northern Ireland Carrier. Owing to the smoulder.I think a lot of glass window was information on physical welcome to help with the the front and sides. More of an they offer and on how they situation in Malaya in the lads would agree that the commissioned for St infirmities, poverty, and 4: Standard bearers at the unarmoured fighting vehicle indexing as less than 15% late 1940s the Saracen saved many lives other reasons for dedication service at St than personnel carrier.They of the collection has been development of the and troops from serious exemption. Each parish Peters, Woodhall Spa, normally had a crew of two - indexed. Saracen was given q injuries.” had several township lists. Lincolnshire driver and fighter. You can reach Helen precedence. Most extensive Cunningham at Cumbria's 5: The memorial window at The chariot was used as a ALVIS collection Archives by email St Peter’s Church moving platform from which The Saracen was Such lists survive in only helen.cunningham@cumbr arrows and javelins could be six counties in England; 6. The Museum's education manufactured by Alvis and t launched against the enemy. ia.gov.uk activities are a key part of introduced in the early y discussed the idea of a its accreditation Chariot tactics were not to 1950s. The hull of the r care for their collections. u charge the enemy head on like Saracen armoured stained glass window back Achievement 7. The formal instruction heavy cavalry,but to be always personnel carrier was in 2014 so this is now a requiring the creation of a Peter’s church. This is a great on the move in and out of the constructed of all-welded reality at last. achievement for both Staff list of men for the militia Symbolic design. battle, shooting from a distance. steel armour, with the Binoculars and Trustees and has ballot from Rickergate Central to and running More like skirmishers or light engine at the front and the The stained-glass was resulted from a great deal Parish, Carlisle, in 1806, down from the top of this infantry. personnel compartment at w created by Glenn Carter is of hard work. The Museum from the Cumbria Archive. window is a band of the rear. a self employed artist. He has enjoyed Full The list that was compiled NB Boudica's scythe-wheeled vertical blue streaky glass. included Hugh Graham, Saracens could carry has specialised in stained Accredited Status since chariot was a Victorian invention. e This colour is symbolic of Blacksmith, aged 35 years, eight men plus a troop glass and has worked 1989, but, during the the sky but also signifies with one leg removed and commander, driver and within the diocese of move to Alma Block in the healing power and five children under 14 years. radio operator. The vehicle Lincoln for many years. He 2014, the status became heavenly love of the word remained in production now lives and works near provisional until the of God. A mix of yellow/ until the mid-1970s. Plymouth, teaches and still project was completed. ochres with areas of purple makes stained glass ROLLS-ROYCE ENGINE All the necessary toned glass is used since windows. The Saracen weighed 12 these colours are requirements were met tons and was 15' 6" long. It representative of Glenn told me that some time ago, but the was powered by a Rolls- martyrdom and sorrow. whenever anyone wanted delay in granting the full Royce B80 Mk 3A or Mk to look at a stained glass lease to Alma Block by Ex- Para Designer 6A, 8 cylinder petrol window they should take a English Heritage The initial design was engine generating 160 hp. pair of binoculars with prevented Full created by John Ward was It had an on-road top them because otherwise so Accreditation being a local man and a member speed of 45 mph and a much fine detail is lost. awarded. As the signed of the Lincoln branch of range of 250 miles. This is certainly true for lease is now imminent the the Parachute Regiment our window." stumbling block has been Page 5 Page 4 Association. John and I removed. Book the 13 colonies. Some A new book on the "U Go," its main objective Duke of Museum Friends Diary colonial voices felt that 55th's history was the capture of the their contribution to the town of Imphal, which shelf Lancaster's News News 4 December, recent victories had failed provided the easiest route Peter Green Wednesday, 1930 hrs to be recognised or between India and Burma. Major Mike Regiment Can you help The Combined Services Carol rewarded. Daniel Dulany, Whoever controlled it, Brandwood TD Friends? We need new Service, the Cathedral, a wealthy Maryland controlled access between News Mike Brandwood sadly 8, 9 and 10 May general committee Carlisle. All welcome. lawyer believed that “… the two countries. passed away in October members to assist in King’s Own Royal Border Kingsman Kian Helm aged 72. Mike was born in Dress for servicemen will the general exertion of the 14th Army organising fund-raising Regimental Weekend, 'The visited Regimental Head Whitehaven into a Border be No2/SD whilst Veterans colonies in North America Facing the Japanese was and publicity, and helping Shepherds Inn & Quarters yesterday before Regiment family. His should wear a jacket and American politics not only facilitated, but the British Fourteenth at the museum. Auctioneer', Montgomery he sets off on his epic row father Peter served with Regimental Tie. and the Revolution was indispensable” to the Army and its Imphal- Interested? If so please Way, Rosehill Estate , across the Atlantic with the 5th Battalion during successes of 1763. based 4 Corps. For the contact me, phone and Carlisle CA1 2RW the Force Atlantic team. WW2 and was awarded a next four months, over email details below. George Grenville, British Military Cross. Mike was 11 May, Monday 200,000 men clashed in Nearly £2,000 raised Prime Minister, took the The Lion and the educated at St. Bees School Fontenoy Day, Regimental view that they should the hills and valley of The WW1 Dinner was an Dragon: Britain's Last minute Christmas Gift and worked in the banking anniversary, 34th Foot contribute more to Manipur in what has since excellent event that Opium Wars with China suggestions from the sector in the county, Britain, “The Nation has 1839-1860 been described as one of recreated the meal served Museum Shop served with the 4th the greatest battles of to 11th (Lonsdale) Bn The run itself an immense Mark Simner Battalion King’s Own World War II Border Regt in 1917. It 9 December, Monday, debt to give them Fonthill Royal Border Regiment TA £22.40 was served in the museum 1300 hrs protection,” he told the Although numbers vary, it and from 1999 to 2012 It is tempting to view the with silver from the Veterans Lunch Club, the Commons. is estimated that some was Assistant Regimental Opium Wars simply as a museum’s collection. The Museum The national debt had 30,000 Japanese soldiers Secretary King’s Own means for the British event raised just under sky-rocketed, transferring died and 23,000 were Royal Border Regiment 2020 Empire to force upon the £2,000 for the Museum Insurrection: the some of the costs of injured at Imphal–Kohima and County Secretary The 14 January, Tuesday Chinese a narcotic in order American Revolution Empire to the colonies in 1944 due to fighting, Duke of Lancaster’s Retirement 1830 hrs and its meaning to make money. appeared a logical. One disease and in the retreat Regiment at Carlisle We bid farewell to Talk, 'Reverend Theodore James Kirby Martin British official summarise Indeed, it was, but the back to Burma. It remains Castle. He took a great Jeffrey Mills on his Bayley Hardy VC, DSO, Westholme Chinese were not entirely the largest defeat on land Kian was presented with interest in the Museum retirement from the MCor The most highly £13.59 the official line as, "The 12 May, Tuesday colonies ... Have been of innocent, many Chinese ever for the Japanese a Regimental Flag to take and served as a Trustee Friends' Committee. He decorated non-combatant At the end of the Seven King's Own Royal Border 1830 hrs late darling object of their merchants often ignored Army. with him on his journey, from 1999 to 2012. His organised the in WW1 (from Cumbria)', Years War the idea that Regiment tie worn by the Talk, 'Walking away from Mother country's care: we imperial edicts and which will last around 40 funeral at Wythop near establishment of The Chester Forster the British colonies in 'Imphal 1944' has full members of the King's Own the Americans: two prison are not yet recovered from actively sought the trade days. Embleton was attended by Friends and has been a North America would be colour artwork and maps Royal Border Regiment. Available 11 February, Tuesday camps in Germany 1945', a war undertaken solely in order to likewise profit, a great many friends and committee member from at war with their home especially created for the from the museum shop at £10 1830 hrs Peter Green for their protection." while corrupt Chinese former comrades. Our the start. We are very country would have been book. Talk, 'The last drop: the officials, personally includes postage. condolences are extended grateful to him for all his unthinkable. Success bred British 6th Airborne 10 June,Wednesday rebellion benefited from the illegal Where to buy the to his wife Kate and son efforts on our behalf and Guadeloupe Day, Who owed who? Division and Operation Martin’s analysis of the sale of opium. books we feature Roger and family. for his wife Ann's support. Regimental anniversary, In the economic slump Varsity 1945', Matthew years before 1770 gives a The Museum bookshop Closure 55th Foot that followed the War’s Border's in Burma Wood basis for understanding does of course have the Closure of the Area HQ end and the benign how rebellion turned into Background best range of histories of Duke of Lancaster’s 28 February, Friday 22 June neglect of the Colonial revolution. Cumbria's regiments. Regiment at Carlisle Castle 'Ladysmith Day', Border Anniversary of the lifting administrations James 1875-2019 Regiment anniversary of the siege of Imphal, and Martin sees the creation of The success of the 13 But for other publications Picture project Kohima, Border Regiment a fertile ground for colonies combined with a we recommend In September, the Area 10 March, Tuesday The outgoing NEXT year we are anniversary revolution. The removal of British government that 'Bookends', between HQ of the Regiment at the 1830 hrs Commanding Officer of focussing our Fund raising the external threat of the lacked the imagination to Carlisle Castle and the Castle closed. The building Talk, 'The Territorial 1 July Friends of the Museum tote bag. the 4th Battalion, The on a restoration project for French was an see that the colonies Cathedral at 19 Castle had been used Army', Gary Sheffield Anniversary of the Ideal as your 'sustainable' Duke of Lancaster’s a picture ( Off Duty in the opportunity for deserved recognition as Street, Carlisle. They are continuously since it was formation of the Duke of shopiing bag. £5 from the Regiment, Lt Col Justin Crimea by Paul Protais) 14 April, Tuesday philosophising and mature potentially self- happy to order titles. Its built c. 1875 as the Lancaster's Regiment Museum shop or £6 by post. Tancrel handed over to Lt The Museum will select a 1830 hrs politics. Separated from governing states led to associated shop 'Bookcase' Officers’ Mess for the Col Nick Kennon. From contractor shortly. Current Talk, 'British Forces in 15 August Westminster by three independence. Ironically it has a vast range of Border Regimental Depot. Carlisle, Nick has served estimates are around the Germany', Dr Peter VJ Day 75th,Anniversary thousand miles of sea, the would be British sea- Imphal 1944 second‐hand military It was used from 1959 by on operations in Iraq, £6,000 mark. The Johnston, National Army maturing colonies began power that enabled the Hemant Singh Katoch books. Ring them on the 4th Battalion Border Osprey Afghanistan, the Falkland committee has agreed to Museum to question their position South American colonies 01228 529067 or email Regiment TA, as an area £14.99 Islands and Cyprus. Justin try to raise £4,000 in a as just one part of Empire. of Portugal and Spain to [email protected]. HQ and then Regimental 8 May In March 1944, the moves on to be SO1 Air year towards that sum. gain their independence HQ of The King’s Own VE Day 75th Anniversary Whilst for Westminster Japanese Fifteenth Army Manoeuvre for 16 Air 20 years later. Royal Border Regiment Nigel Lewis this was an opportunity to launched an offensive into Assault Brigade forward- until 2006 and then by the 07787 411756 strengthen its control over India from Burma. Named operating out of Army HQ nigel.d.lewis1@btintern Duke of Lancaster’s in Andover. et.com. Page 6 Regiment. Our Lest we Contacts Heritage forget Events and distinctions of Cumbria’s Museum of the Cumbrian regiments Military Life from the winter. Alma Block Carlisle Castle 27 February 1814, Carlisle Battle of Orthez, Cumbria France, 2/34th Foot CA3 8UR The regiment that The penultimate battle of 01228 532774 [email protected] became the 34th Foot was the Peninsular War, raised in 1702, as Robert, Wellington's army attacked Opening hours Lord Lucas’s Regiment. the French army led by 1 April–30 September Every day 10 am-6 pm When Lucas died in 1705 Marshal Nicolas Soult. they became Hamilton's After stiff fighting Soult October Every day 10 am-5 pm Regiment of Foot. was compelled to retreat, which became a scramble 1 November to 31 March The 55th Foot were for safety. Saturday to Thursday raised in 1755 by Colonel December 1778, 10 am-4 pm closed on George Perry. They were St Lucia, Caribbean, 28 February 1900, The Fridays originally the 57th Foot, 55th Foot Relief of Ladysmith, Boer War, Border Friends of Cumbria’s but when lower numbered The capture of St Lucia, in Regiment Museum of Military Life regiments were the Caribbean resulted British forces entered c/o Alma Block disbanded, they became Carlisle Castle Ladysmith on the the 55th Foot. afternoon of 1 March 1900. Editor's email: 34th Foot Officer's In 1782, all infantry [email protected] cross-belt badge regiments were given Facebook: 1800-1832 territorial attachments. http://bit.ly/2W2XbmU Our regiments became the Twitter: @TheLionTheDrag1 "34th Foot or Cumberland from a 10 day campaign in Regiment", and the "55th mid-December 1778 by Duke of Lancaster’s Foot or Westmorland British land and naval forces. St Lucia had been a Regiment Regiment". Fulwood Barracks French colony. Watling Street Road In 1881 the two 21 December 1914 Preston regiments were brought PR2 8AA together to become the 1st Private Abraham Acton VC, 2 Border & Private and 2nd Battalions of ‘The Cumbria Army Cadet James Smith VC, 3 29 March 1855 Border Regiment’. Force Border (attached 2 Private William Coffey HQ In 1959 The Border Border), Rouges-Bancs, VC, DCM, 34th Foot, Carlisle Castle Crimea Carlisle Volunteers Regiment and the King’s France Cumbria For having thrown a lighted Officer's cross-belt plate c Own Royal Regiment The citation: "For CA3 8UR shell that fell into the 1807 (Lancaster) were combined conspicuous bravery on trench over the parapet and to form the King’s Own 21st of December at thus saved many lives. Royal Border Regiment. Rouges-Bancs and rescuing a wounded man who had The VCs and medals of In 2006 The King’s Own been lying exposed against Privates James Smith and Royal Border Regiment, the enemies' trench for 75 William Coffey can be seen in merged with others to hours. And on the same day the Museum at Carlisle and form The Duke of again leaving the trench those of Abraham Acton in Lancaster’s Regiment . voluntary under heavy fire, The Beacon Museum, In addition to the regular to bringing to cover Whitehaven. battalions there have been another wounded man. Acton and Smith portraits Border Regiment Officer’s trained bands, militia They were under fire for 60 are © CMOML, others are cap badge 1905-1952 companies and volunteer minutes whilst conveying (silver or silver-plated with Creative Commons. battalions that have all wounded men to safety." enamel centre) worn on the peaked cap, side cap or contributed to Cumbria's 12 February 1702, The beret military heritage. A 34th Foot, raised. heritage that goes back The Regiment was raised beyond the Middle Ages. as Lord Lucas’ Regiment in Norfolk and Essex.