Regimental Timeline
The 70th Regiment
1792-1802: The French Revolutionary Wars
| 1794 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
24th February - 25th March |
Invasion and capture of Martinique. |
March - June |
Capture and occupation of St Lucia (Grenadier Company). |
Officer's Gorget, universal pattern with 70th Foot ribbon, 1796.
| 1795 | |
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The 70th Regiment |
|
West Indies. |
Other ranks button c1780.
| 1796 | |
| The 70th Regiment | |
|
West Indies. |
Officer's gilt cross belt plate.
| 1798 | |
| The 70th Regiment | |
|
West Indies. |
1st and 3rd Surrey Militia |
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Both regiments re-formed. |
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Helmet plate.
| 1799 | |
| The 70th Regiment | |
|
West Indies. |
3rd Surrey Militia |
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Disbanded. |
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The Baker rifle c1800. This one is musket bore.
| 1800 | |
| The 70th Regiment | |
|
West Indies. |
1801 Peace of Amiennes |
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| The 70th Regiment | |
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West Indies. |
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