6th May – Ballinamore (7th Line Battalion)
Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987)
6th May
Two Light battalions, 1st Line Brigade and the 2nd Line Brigade – sail for Cork
The first division of the King's German Legion marched here from Fermoy on their route to Gort.
Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1do p92
7th May – Dunamore (7th Line Battalion)
· Whitmonday a big yarn-market was held - requested us to mount guard
· In the month of June there were in fact some fine and warm days and evenings
· Midsummer day’ was celebrated magnificently
Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987)
Dublin, May 6
Yesterday , two troops of the 18th Light Dragoons came into town from country quarters, to be stationed in this city. They were relieved in the country by the Hanoverian Cavalry, or what is called the German Legion.
The General Advertiser, or Limerick Gazette May 7th 1806
10th May Two Light battalions, 1st Line Brigade and the 2nd Line Brigade shelter in Bantry Bay
Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1 p92
13th May Two Light battalions, 1st Line Brigade and the 2nd Line Brigade shelter in Castletownbear Haven
Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1 p92
15th May Fifteen transports have arrived at Cove, to take on board some of the German Regiments destined for service in the Garrison of Gibraltar, and two battalions at Midleton we understand are to embark immediately.
Freeman’s Journal 15th May 1806
20th May Two Light battalions, 1st Line Brigade and the 2nd Line Brigade sail for Cobh.
Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1 p92
Cork May 17
[Kilworth Mountains]
...on Thursday last a very amiable foreigner, the Lady of an officer of rank in the Hanoverian Brigade, was attempted to be robbed by a single foot pad, while passing the mountain with her two children, under the protection of an officer of the same corps, who was wounded in her defence; but the fellow thought proper to decamp without effecting his purpose.
The General Advertiser, or Limerick Gazette May 20th 1806
21th May
Two Light battalions, 1st Line Brigade and the 2nd Line Brigade – land at Cork
Two Line battalions – to Bandon
1st Line Brigade – to Kinsale
2nd Line Brigade – to Middleton
Remaining brigade – to Clonooney near Banagher
Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1, p93
28th May There are 2,000 of the German legion embarking at Cork for Gibralter, to relieve the same number of troops which go from thence to the army in Sicily. Freeman’s Journal 28th May 1806
28th May The whole of the German legion, artillery, dragoons, and infantry, are to be sent immediately from this country (England) to Ireland. This will leave a large part of the army in that country disposable any for expedition of service.
Freeman’s Journal 28th May 1806
29th May
Cork, May 26th.
Yesterday, the signal was made for the Amethyst frigate with Transports, having the King’s German legion on board, to unmoor. In a little time after the signal was repeated for getting under weigh, which was obeyed by several of the Transports. They had not proceeded more than a few yards, when an annulling signal brought them to again, and they resumed their moorings. – they had not sailed when or courier left Cove this morning. The troops are destined for Gibralter; they were joined by four Transports with troops of the King’s German legion, on the 23d instant.
Freeman’s Journal May 29th 1806
Monday, May 08, 2006
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
KGL display in the Phoenix Park 5th May 1806
Cork Mercantile Chronicle Wednesday May 7th 1806
VIEW OF THE GERMAN LEGION
Monday, his Grace the Lord Lieutenant, attended by the Commander of the Forces Gen. Floyd, viewed his Majesty's 1st regiment of German Light Dragoons in the Phoenix Park. His Grace expressed the utmost satisfaction ( ???) admirable appearance and movements of this (???) corps. Major General Baron de Linsingen, Colonel of the regiment, commanded it himself, and did the most ample justice to it. The General, it seems is one is one of the most expert soldiers of the day. - bred up in arms - and dwelling I the outposts of the army. The essential has been his main object, while the ornament was not neglected, but considered as secondary.
Baron de Linsingen is a contemporary of our present worthy and highly respected Commander of the Forces, Gen. Floyd, and served with him at the famous battle of Emsdorf, where Ellis's regiment (now the 15th dragoons) commenced its brilliant career.
After the parade movements were concluded, Gen.Floyd proposed to the Baron to form an advanced guard, considering the Lord Lieutenant's person as the head of the column of the army: on the instant the disposition was made. The Duke proceeded across this beautifully varied park, every byeroad, every hollow way was explored, with a degree of intelligence, as if the features of the ground had been previously examined, although no man of the regiment had been there before. At the extremity of the Park, where the movement intended to end, the regiment assembled in column, all the detachments coming in from every quarter, and in the instant the line was formed in the most picturesque and advantageous situation imaginable. Gen. Linsingen has been well seconded by the abilities of all his Officers.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland served with this General, and his regiment in Germany, and was constantly with them on the foreposts, in which his ardour often led him to act the hardy part of a private buffor, and once particularly, he was surrounded by the enemy, and extricated himself unhurt by superior prowess, when every other man and horse was killed or wounded.
The Officers of this Corps were entertained by Gen Floyd, and (???) with a most hearty welcome, a choice dinner and the best wines. The King, Queen and loyal toasts went cordially round : Duke of Cambridge, Chief of the German Legion, and their fellow soldier the Duke of Cumberland, were honourably remembered.
The 1st Heavy regiment of German Cavalry was also viewed by his Grace the Lord Lieutenant on their way to the centre district - a prodigious fine corps and in excellent order. The Officers of this corps were in a like manner entertained by General Floyd, who seems to understand perfectly well the reason for good discipline and conviviality, and that good soldiers are masters in both.
VIEW OF THE GERMAN LEGION
Monday, his Grace the Lord Lieutenant, attended by the Commander of the Forces Gen. Floyd, viewed his Majesty's 1st regiment of German Light Dragoons in the Phoenix Park. His Grace expressed the utmost satisfaction ( ???) admirable appearance and movements of this (???) corps. Major General Baron de Linsingen, Colonel of the regiment, commanded it himself, and did the most ample justice to it. The General, it seems is one is one of the most expert soldiers of the day. - bred up in arms - and dwelling I the outposts of the army. The essential has been his main object, while the ornament was not neglected, but considered as secondary.
Baron de Linsingen is a contemporary of our present worthy and highly respected Commander of the Forces, Gen. Floyd, and served with him at the famous battle of Emsdorf, where Ellis's regiment (now the 15th dragoons) commenced its brilliant career.
After the parade movements were concluded, Gen.Floyd proposed to the Baron to form an advanced guard, considering the Lord Lieutenant's person as the head of the column of the army: on the instant the disposition was made. The Duke proceeded across this beautifully varied park, every byeroad, every hollow way was explored, with a degree of intelligence, as if the features of the ground had been previously examined, although no man of the regiment had been there before. At the extremity of the Park, where the movement intended to end, the regiment assembled in column, all the detachments coming in from every quarter, and in the instant the line was formed in the most picturesque and advantageous situation imaginable. Gen. Linsingen has been well seconded by the abilities of all his Officers.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland served with this General, and his regiment in Germany, and was constantly with them on the foreposts, in which his ardour often led him to act the hardy part of a private buffor, and once particularly, he was surrounded by the enemy, and extricated himself unhurt by superior prowess, when every other man and horse was killed or wounded.
The Officers of this Corps were entertained by Gen Floyd, and (???) with a most hearty welcome, a choice dinner and the best wines. The King, Queen and loyal toasts went cordially round : Duke of Cambridge, Chief of the German Legion, and their fellow soldier the Duke of Cumberland, were honourably remembered.
The 1st Heavy regiment of German Cavalry was also viewed by his Grace the Lord Lieutenant on their way to the centre district - a prodigious fine corps and in excellent order. The Officers of this corps were in a like manner entertained by General Floyd, who seems to understand perfectly well the reason for good discipline and conviviality, and that good soldiers are masters in both.
May 1-5, 1806
1st May - depart Dublin (7th Line Battalion) Note 1
2nd May - arrived Kilcock (7th Line Battalion) Note 1
2nd May - Yesterday, two troops of the 18th Dragoons came into town from country quarters to be stationed in the city. They were relieved in the country by the Hanoverian cavalry; or what is called the German Legion.
(Freeman's Journal 2nd May 1806)
3rd May - Kinnegad (7th Line Battalion) Note 1
4th May - Kilbeggan (7th Line Battalion) Note 1
5th May - Athlone (7th Line Battalion) Note 1
Note 1 - (Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987))
2nd May - arrived Kilcock (7th Line Battalion) Note 1
2nd May - Yesterday, two troops of the 18th Dragoons came into town from country quarters to be stationed in the city. They were relieved in the country by the Hanoverian cavalry; or what is called the German Legion.
(Freeman's Journal 2nd May 1806)
3rd May - Kinnegad (7th Line Battalion) Note 1
4th May - Kilbeggan (7th Line Battalion) Note 1
5th May - Athlone (7th Line Battalion) Note 1
Note 1 - (Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987))
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