Formed in 1689. Proceeding to the West Indies it greatly distinguished
itself at the storming and capture of the citadel of St. Lucia. In
recognition of "the steady and intrepid bearing of the officers and men
of the regiment," Sir Ralph Abercromby directed that the garrison on
marching out should lay down their arms to the Inniskillings. During
the Peninsular War, at Castella, a French officer advancing in front
of the line, challenged anyone in the regiment to single combat. His
wish was immediately complied with by Captain Waldron, who after a
few passes, laid the Frenchman dead. The Inniskillings then dashed
forward with the bayonet, and the enemy broke and fled before their
irresistible onslaught. The regiment has reaped honour and glory in all
parts of the world.