The Kings Royal Regiment of New-York - Kingston, Ontario
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N 44° 13.772 W 076° 28.811
18T E 381785 N 4898432
The King's Royal Regiment of New York, also known as the "Royal Yorkers" participated in the bitter war fought on the colonial frontier by conducting raids against settlements in New York.
Waymark Code: WM146KK
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/30/2021
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Inscription on the plaque:
The King's Royal Regiment of New York
The largest Loyalist Corps in the Northern Department during the American Revolution, the King's Royal Regiment of New York was raised on June 19, 1776 under the command of Sir John Johnson. Originally composed of one battalion with ten companies, it was authorized to add a second battalion in 1870. The regiment known as "Royal Yorkers" participated in the bitter war fought on the colonial frontier. It conducted raids against settlements in New York and was also employed in garrison duty. When active campaigning ceased in 1783, the regiment assumed various responsibilities, notably the establishment of a base here in preparation for the settlement of the Loyalists. It was then fully disbanded, its officers and men settling near new Johnstown (Cornwall) and in the Cataraqui townships.
Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to: American Revolution
Adress of the monument: Confederation Park - Ontario Street Kingston, Ontario Canada
What was the role of this site in revolution?: The Kings Royal Regiment of New-York participated in the bitter war fought on the colonial frontier by conducting raids against settlements in New York.
Link that comprove that role: [Web Link]
Who placed this monument?: The Province of Ontario Heritage Trust
When was this memorial placed?: Not listed
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