Originally raised in 1759 by the Marquis of Drogheda, and disbanded in
1821, after brilliant service in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo.
The regiment served in the Maroon War and at San Domingo, 1759-60,
and lost so heavily from war and disease that it returned to England
under the command of the regimental surgeon. At one time the Duke of
Wellington served in the regiment, in command of a troop, before being
transferred to the 33rd Foot as a field officer. The present regiment
was raised at Leeds in 1858, and was permitted to revive the honours,
"Peninsula" and "Waterloo," borne by the old regiment. It wore Lincoln
green busby bags and plumes, and scarlet pouches and sabretaches. Its
present title was conferred in 1910.
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(_Depot_, Bristol.)