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1750's French and Indian wars? 1755 - At the start of the Seven Year War - They were part of General Braddock march on Fort Du Quesne and ambushed by French and Indians at Monongahela. Incidently they were led out the forest by a Major George Washington (who's family came from Northants) later the first President of the USA.
What for? The 2nd Battalion (58th Foot) part in the Siege of Gibraltar of 1779 to 1782, bestowed in 1784.
When? Battle of Laing's Nek on 28th Jan 1881 during 1st Boer War
When to where? 15 officers and 548 men of B Coy of First Battalion were flown 800 miles from Moascar in Egypt to the outskirts of Bagdad on 22nd June 1938. They were flown in nine Vickers Victoria Aircraft of Nos 70 and 216 Squadrons. This was when Assyrians in the north of Iraq threatened to revolt.
And one more for you - Arthur Wellesley - later Duke of Wellington served as a Captain in the 58th (2nd Bat) from 1791 to 1792.
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