December 1807

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November 1807

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7th November - 4th Light Batalion.Captain Augustus von Quernheim died at Tullamore of accident or illness.1

21st November - The 2d Heavy German Dragoons have arrived at Tullamore , from this city. The 1st Heavy German Dragoons have received the route for Ballinrobe, Gort, &c2

27th November - The German Legion….The 5th and 7th battalions of the line, and the light brigade, comprising the 1st and 2nd light battalions, are to sail immediately for Ireland….3

1 Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 2 , Appendix 1084.
2 Freeman’s Journal 21st November 1807
3 Freeman’s Journal 27th November 1807

October 1807

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13th October - Within the last three days the greatest part of the 2d regiment of the German Legion of cavalry has arrived in this city by way of Liverpool, from their quarters at the Deal barracks, in Kent. They are a fine body of men, and have a very martial appearance.1

1 Freeman’s Journal 13th October 1807

September 1807

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29th September …that part of the 5th stationed in Connaught are to be relieved by a German regiment after their arrival in Dublin, which is daily expected.1

1 Freeman’s Journal 29th October 1807

August 1807

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10th August - Troop returns indicated that only 1st Dragoons were in Ireland.
1st Regiment of dragoons at Tullamore in Ireland.
25 officers, 6 staff, 42 Troop quarter-masters, and other sergents, 8 Trumpeters and drummers, 597 rank and file and 638 horses. 2nd regiment of dragoons on their way to Ireland.1

1 Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol 1, Pg. 356, C.

July 1807

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June 1807

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2nd June On Friday last, the entire of the King’s German Legion, quartered in this country, consisting of about 5000 men, sailed from Cove, in 32 transports, under convoy of his Majesty’s brig Seagull; capt. Cartwright, and Wrangler gun-brig. They are to form a part of the forces intended to act with our allies on the Continent. The whole of the troops leaving England will, we understand, amount to 49, 000 men, 13,000 of which are Germans. (Freeman's Journal June 1807)

On 10 June We finally left lonely Ballinrobe (7th Line Battalion)1

On 18 June In the evening, I went with the last division of the regiment to the ship. (7th Line Battalion)2

20th June Arrived in Liverpool. (7th Line Battalion)3

1 Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987)
2 Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987)
3 Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987)

May 1807

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12th May - The 23d Light Dragoons, now quartered in Limerick and Fermoy, are expected immediately to march to town, and to occupy the Royal barracks. The 5th Dragoon Guards will march to Tullamore, to replace the German Legion, now on the move to the southward.1

18th May - A detachment of the King’s German Legion, 900 in number, have arrived in Cahir, to do duty there until further orders.2

29th May - German battalions sailed from Cork.3

1 Freeman’s Journal 12th May 1807
2 Freeman’s Journal 18th May 1807
3 Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 1 p105

April 1807

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11th April Our paper of Thursday last contained an account of a duel which took place at Loughrea, between Francis McNamara, Esq. Of the 66th regiment, and an Officer of the German Legion quartered there, when after two shots each, the former received a slight wound near the groin. We have been since informed that the meeting took place between Mr. McNamara and Lieut. Greenshields of the 11th Regiment, whose first shot took effect, and severely wounded Mr. McN-------,near the groin.1

22nd April Paymaster Mathias O’ Toole, 1st Hussars died in Gort of accident or illness.2

1 Freeman’s Journal 11th April 1807
2 Beamish, North Ludlow, History of the King’s German Legion Vol. 2 , Appendix 852

March 1807

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End of March The high-court judge made his ceremonial entry into Ballinrobe. (7th Line Battalion)1

1 Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987)

February 1807

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February - Ballinrobe - , in connexion with certain business, I was invited to the house of a rich landowner. (7th Line Battalion)1

1 Hering, Johann Fredrich, Journal, Irish Historical Studies, xxv,no. 99 (may 1987)

January 1807

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January 5th - The 2nd battalion, Rifle Company King’s German Legion, arrived in Cork on Monday last, on their route from Mallow, for Bandon.1

January 9th - The 6th battalion of the German Legion has relieved the 2nd battalion of the same Legion at Mallow, which marched for Bandon.2

January 12th - The 5th battalion of the German Legion has relieved the 2nd battalion of the same Legion at mallow, which has marched for Bandon.3

January 14th - Promotions KGL : 1st Regiment of Dragoons, William Halpin, Esq. to be Paymaster, vice Schnidern, who resigns. 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons, Cornet Bernard Crope to be Lieutenant, vice Krauckenberg, deceased.4

January 22nd - Promotions KGL: 2nd Regiment of Light Dragoons – Frederick Facke, Gent. To be Veterinary Surgeon, vice Nienaber, deceased.5

1 Freeman’s Journal 5th January 1807.
2 Freeman’s Journal 9th January 1807.
3 Freeman’s Journal 12th January 1807
4 Freeman’s Journal 14th January 1807
5 Freeman’s Journal 22nd January 1807

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