Historical record of the Ninety-second Regiment, originally termed "The Gordon Highlanders" and numbered the Hundredth Regiment

Name: Historical record of the Ninety-second Regiment, originally termed "The Gordon Highlanders" and numbered the Hundredth Regiment
Author: Richard Cannon

By Richard Cannon

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The volume compiles an official regimental history tracing the unit's formation, garrison stations, campaigns, battles, sieges, and military operations, with particulars on captured colors, trophies, and casualties; it records officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates killed or wounded, honors and medals awarded, distinctive badges and devices, and biographical sketches of colonels and notable officers. Prefatory material explains the work's purpose to preserve records, inspire esprit de corps, and provide a chronological account of services both at home and abroad. Arranged in numbered parts, it presents official orders, lists, and narrative summaries intended for military and general readers interested in the regiment's achievements and institutional memory.

About the Author

Richard Cannon

Richard Cannon was a British military historian known for his extensive works documenting the histories of various regiments of the British Army. His notable contributions include detailed accounts of the formation and service records of regiments such as the Royal Irish Regiment of Foot and the Northumberland Fusiliers. Cannon's writings, characterized by their thorough research and historical significance, provide valuable insights into military history from the late 17th century through the mid-19th century. His works serve as important resources for understanding the evolution of military units and their roles in British history.