The King's Royal Rifle Corps was raised in the American colonies in 1756 as the 62nd (Royal American) Regiment to defend the thirteen colonies against attack by the French and their Native American allies. After Braddock's defeat in 1755, royal approval for a new regiment, as well as funds, were granted by parliament just before Christmas 1755 – hence the regiment's traditional birthday of Christmas Day. However parliamentary delays meant it was 4 March 1756 before a special act of parliament created four battalions of 1,000 men each to include foreigners for service in the Americas.
On 2 February 1741 a royal warrant was issued to Henry de Grangues to raise a regiment of foot of ten companies. De Grangues had previously had command of a Dutch regiment in the English service.
In October 1742 De Grangues took command of the 30th Regiment of Foot, later rising to rank of lieutenant-general in the year of his death, 1754. The colonelcy of the 60th Foot, which was transferred to the Irish Establishment remained vacant until 1743 when Sir John Bruce Hope, 7th Baronet was appointed. The regiment was disbanded in 1748.
On 1 April 1743 de Grangues was appointed Colonel of 9th regiment of dragoons on the Irish establishment.
This is a list of numbered Regiments of Foot of the British Army from the mid-18th century until 1881, when numbering was abandoned.
Introduction
Rank and numbering
Establishment of precedence
The rank of regiments of the British Army was first fixed during the Nine Years' War. Doubts as to the respective rank of regiments fighting in the Spanish Netherlands led William III to command a Board of General Officers meeting on 10 June 1694 to establish the order of precedence of the various units. Further boards were convened by Queen Anne and George I in 1713 and 1715 to decide the rank of regiments raised after 1694.
The rank or precedence of regiments was fixed by the following criteria:
English regiments, raised in England, should rank from their date of raising.
English, Scots and Irish regiments, raised for service of a foreign power, should rank from the date that they came onto the English establishment.
This led to anomalies, such as the Royal Irish Regiment, raised in 1684, being ranked as the 18th of the line, junior to eleven regiments raised between 1685 and 1688.
A short introduction to His Majesty's 60th Regiment of Foot in the French and Indian War.
published: 30 Aug 2016
Britain's Foreign Legion - The Peninsular War: The 5/60th Rifles with author Rob Griffith #podcast
The 5/60th Rifles were arguably the most elite unit of Wellington's Peninsular army. Dressed in green, carrying the Baker Rifle, they fought in virtually every battle from 1808 to 1814. But did you know that they were mainly foreigners - Germans, Russians and Hungarians? In this in-depth interview, Rob Griffith talks with Redcoat History all about the formation, tactics and eventual disbandment of this impressive unit.
To find out more about Rob please follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Rob_Griffith_
If you are on Instagram and like looking at photos of the world's battlefields then check me out
- https://www.instagram.com/redcoathistory/
I am also on Twitter - https://twitter.com/redcoathistory
And I have a website - https://redcoathistory.com/
published: 15 Nov 2020
5th Battalion, 60th Royal American Regiment (Rifles) - Reenactment Group
Napoleonic reenactment - fancy the Rifles? Have you considered the 5th Battalion, 60th Royal American Regiment (Rifles)? It was one of the most distinctive battalions fighting in Wellington's Peninsular Army.
published: 27 Aug 2016
HM 60th Foot Presents Personal Effects Part 2
Part one of a short film about the personal items that might have been carried by a British soldier in the mid eighteenth century.
60th Foot: www.facebook.com/60thfoot/
New France Old England: http://www.nfoe.org.uk
published: 21 Apr 2017
HM 60th Foot Presents: Dressing the Redcoat
A short video on dressing and equipping the British Redcoat during the French and Indian War by the 60th Regiment of Foot Living History Group. We are part of New France Old England (www.nfoe.org.uk).
For more information or to contact us please visit our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/60thfoot/
published: 21 Sep 2016
How Did Redcoat Regiments Tell Each Other Apart?
Everyone knows that during the 18th and 19th centuries, British soldiers wore the famous red coat. But with over a hundred different regiments in the army, how did the different regiments tell each other apart on the battlefield? Well, by using a complicated system of lace loops. What are lace loops? Well, you'll just have to watch the video to find out.
https://www.patreon.com/ChrisTheRedcoat
published: 05 Sep 2022
Eden And Winant With 60th Rifles
Mr Eden visits his old regiment the King's Royal Rifles, he was accompanied by the American Ambassador, Mr Winant.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/00db4a346ecc4126b205c797004cb596
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
published: 21 Jul 2015
9E V. 60TH REGIMENT OF FOOT | MEN OF WAR ROBLOX
JOIN MY DISCORD!
https://discord.gg/jb7qkzVxVY
Join the 9th Light and be a champion of champions:
https://discord.gg/uY8GR3te
published: 08 Jan 2022
The 60th Light Infantry Royal American Regiment
published: 07 Mar 2013
M&B Napoelonic Wars | 60th Royal American Horse Regiment of Foot
Starring the venerable Major Peter Broetz. Joining him are members of the 44th Regiment of Foot that have agreed to undergo the quick and painful process to become part of the Horseman master race. Included in this perverse act of chaos is the leader of the 44th Regiment, Major Menelaos himself!
Fusilier Tagenn refuses to be courted by the devilish ways of Maj. Broetz, so he is quickly assassinated and his organs are salvaged for offerings to the divine horsegods.
The 5/60th Rifles were arguably the most elite unit of Wellington's Peninsular army. Dressed in green, carrying the Baker Rifle, they fought in virtually every ...
The 5/60th Rifles were arguably the most elite unit of Wellington's Peninsular army. Dressed in green, carrying the Baker Rifle, they fought in virtually every battle from 1808 to 1814. But did you know that they were mainly foreigners - Germans, Russians and Hungarians? In this in-depth interview, Rob Griffith talks with Redcoat History all about the formation, tactics and eventual disbandment of this impressive unit.
To find out more about Rob please follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Rob_Griffith_
If you are on Instagram and like looking at photos of the world's battlefields then check me out
- https://www.instagram.com/redcoathistory/
I am also on Twitter - https://twitter.com/redcoathistory
And I have a website - https://redcoathistory.com/
The 5/60th Rifles were arguably the most elite unit of Wellington's Peninsular army. Dressed in green, carrying the Baker Rifle, they fought in virtually every battle from 1808 to 1814. But did you know that they were mainly foreigners - Germans, Russians and Hungarians? In this in-depth interview, Rob Griffith talks with Redcoat History all about the formation, tactics and eventual disbandment of this impressive unit.
To find out more about Rob please follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Rob_Griffith_
If you are on Instagram and like looking at photos of the world's battlefields then check me out
- https://www.instagram.com/redcoathistory/
I am also on Twitter - https://twitter.com/redcoathistory
And I have a website - https://redcoathistory.com/
Napoleonic reenactment - fancy the Rifles? Have you considered the 5th Battalion, 60th Royal American Regiment (Rifles)? It was one of the most distinctive ba...
Napoleonic reenactment - fancy the Rifles? Have you considered the 5th Battalion, 60th Royal American Regiment (Rifles)? It was one of the most distinctive battalions fighting in Wellington's Peninsular Army.
Napoleonic reenactment - fancy the Rifles? Have you considered the 5th Battalion, 60th Royal American Regiment (Rifles)? It was one of the most distinctive battalions fighting in Wellington's Peninsular Army.
Part one of a short film about the personal items that might have been carried by a British soldier in the mid eighteenth century.
60th Foot: www.facebook.com/...
Part one of a short film about the personal items that might have been carried by a British soldier in the mid eighteenth century.
60th Foot: www.facebook.com/60thfoot/
New France Old England: http://www.nfoe.org.uk
Part one of a short film about the personal items that might have been carried by a British soldier in the mid eighteenth century.
60th Foot: www.facebook.com/60thfoot/
New France Old England: http://www.nfoe.org.uk
A short video on dressing and equipping the British Redcoat during the French and Indian War by the 60th Regiment of Foot Living History Group. We are part of N...
A short video on dressing and equipping the British Redcoat during the French and Indian War by the 60th Regiment of Foot Living History Group. We are part of New France Old England (www.nfoe.org.uk).
For more information or to contact us please visit our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/60thfoot/
A short video on dressing and equipping the British Redcoat during the French and Indian War by the 60th Regiment of Foot Living History Group. We are part of New France Old England (www.nfoe.org.uk).
For more information or to contact us please visit our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/60thfoot/
Everyone knows that during the 18th and 19th centuries, British soldiers wore the famous red coat. But with over a hundred different regiments in the army, how ...
Everyone knows that during the 18th and 19th centuries, British soldiers wore the famous red coat. But with over a hundred different regiments in the army, how did the different regiments tell each other apart on the battlefield? Well, by using a complicated system of lace loops. What are lace loops? Well, you'll just have to watch the video to find out.
https://www.patreon.com/ChrisTheRedcoat
Everyone knows that during the 18th and 19th centuries, British soldiers wore the famous red coat. But with over a hundred different regiments in the army, how did the different regiments tell each other apart on the battlefield? Well, by using a complicated system of lace loops. What are lace loops? Well, you'll just have to watch the video to find out.
https://www.patreon.com/ChrisTheRedcoat
Mr Eden visits his old regiment the King's Royal Rifles, he was accompanied by the American Ambassador, Mr Winant.
You can license this story through AP Ar...
Mr Eden visits his old regiment the King's Royal Rifles, he was accompanied by the American Ambassador, Mr Winant.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/00db4a346ecc4126b205c797004cb596
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
Mr Eden visits his old regiment the King's Royal Rifles, he was accompanied by the American Ambassador, Mr Winant.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/00db4a346ecc4126b205c797004cb596
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
Starring the venerable Major Peter Broetz. Joining him are members of the 44th Regiment of Foot that have agreed to undergo the quick and painful process to bec...
Starring the venerable Major Peter Broetz. Joining him are members of the 44th Regiment of Foot that have agreed to undergo the quick and painful process to become part of the Horseman master race. Included in this perverse act of chaos is the leader of the 44th Regiment, Major Menelaos himself!
Fusilier Tagenn refuses to be courted by the devilish ways of Maj. Broetz, so he is quickly assassinated and his organs are salvaged for offerings to the divine horsegods.
Starring the venerable Major Peter Broetz. Joining him are members of the 44th Regiment of Foot that have agreed to undergo the quick and painful process to become part of the Horseman master race. Included in this perverse act of chaos is the leader of the 44th Regiment, Major Menelaos himself!
Fusilier Tagenn refuses to be courted by the devilish ways of Maj. Broetz, so he is quickly assassinated and his organs are salvaged for offerings to the divine horsegods.
The 5/60th Rifles were arguably the most elite unit of Wellington's Peninsular army. Dressed in green, carrying the Baker Rifle, they fought in virtually every battle from 1808 to 1814. But did you know that they were mainly foreigners - Germans, Russians and Hungarians? In this in-depth interview, Rob Griffith talks with Redcoat History all about the formation, tactics and eventual disbandment of this impressive unit.
To find out more about Rob please follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Rob_Griffith_
If you are on Instagram and like looking at photos of the world's battlefields then check me out
- https://www.instagram.com/redcoathistory/
I am also on Twitter - https://twitter.com/redcoathistory
And I have a website - https://redcoathistory.com/
Napoleonic reenactment - fancy the Rifles? Have you considered the 5th Battalion, 60th Royal American Regiment (Rifles)? It was one of the most distinctive battalions fighting in Wellington's Peninsular Army.
Part one of a short film about the personal items that might have been carried by a British soldier in the mid eighteenth century.
60th Foot: www.facebook.com/60thfoot/
New France Old England: http://www.nfoe.org.uk
A short video on dressing and equipping the British Redcoat during the French and Indian War by the 60th Regiment of Foot Living History Group. We are part of New France Old England (www.nfoe.org.uk).
For more information or to contact us please visit our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/60thfoot/
Everyone knows that during the 18th and 19th centuries, British soldiers wore the famous red coat. But with over a hundred different regiments in the army, how did the different regiments tell each other apart on the battlefield? Well, by using a complicated system of lace loops. What are lace loops? Well, you'll just have to watch the video to find out.
https://www.patreon.com/ChrisTheRedcoat
Mr Eden visits his old regiment the King's Royal Rifles, he was accompanied by the American Ambassador, Mr Winant.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/00db4a346ecc4126b205c797004cb596
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
Starring the venerable Major Peter Broetz. Joining him are members of the 44th Regiment of Foot that have agreed to undergo the quick and painful process to become part of the Horseman master race. Included in this perverse act of chaos is the leader of the 44th Regiment, Major Menelaos himself!
Fusilier Tagenn refuses to be courted by the devilish ways of Maj. Broetz, so he is quickly assassinated and his organs are salvaged for offerings to the divine horsegods.
The King's Royal Rifle Corps was raised in the American colonies in 1756 as the 62nd (Royal American) Regiment to defend the thirteen colonies against attack by the French and their Native American allies. After Braddock's defeat in 1755, royal approval for a new regiment, as well as funds, were granted by parliament just before Christmas 1755 – hence the regiment's traditional birthday of Christmas Day. However parliamentary delays meant it was 4 March 1756 before a special act of parliament created four battalions of 1,000 men each to include foreigners for service in the Americas.