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Arrival of the First Detachment of the 100th Regiment in the Mersey, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Arrival of the First Detachment of the 100th Regiment in the Mersey, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the First Detachment of the 100th Regiment in the Mersey, 1858. We have recently had two interesting arrivals to the shores of England - the first and second detachments of a new regiment of the Line formed in Canada. When the mother country was under the pressure of the great Indian rebellion Canada offered to raise a regiment and place it at the disposal of the Government. The offer was cordially accepted, and in an incredibly short space of time a regiment, recruited entirely in Canada, was enrolled and completed...it is numbered the Hundredth Regiment of Foot, and is inscribed in full as the Prince of Wales Royal Canadian Regiment, under which designation it is to form part of the regular infantry of the Army. The peculiarity of this creation is that it is a regiment raised in the colonies from the colonial population, and yet enrolled among the regular battalions of the Army for indiscriminate service in any part of the world... No instance of this kind has ever, we think, occurred before...The left wing of this gallant corps arrived on board the Nova Scotian in the Mersey on Friday week. This detachment consisted of 435 rank and file'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph, titled 'Arrival of the First Detachment of the 100th Regiment in the Mersey, 1858', depicts a significant moment in military history. The image captures the arrival of the first detachment of the newly formed Prince of Wales's Royal Canadian Regiment, also known as the 100th Regiment of Foot, in England. The regiment was raised in response to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, with Canada offering to enroll a regiment for the British Army's disposal. In an impressive feat, the regiment was quickly formed, recruited entirely from the Canadian population, and enrolled as part of the regular infantry. The unique aspect of this regiment lies in its origins – it was the first to be raised in the colonies and integrated into the regular battalions of the British Army for service anywhere in the world. The left wing of this regiment, consisting of 435 rank and file, is seen here disembarking from the Nova Scotian in the Mersey. This historic event marked the beginning of a new era in the British military, showcasing the loyalty and commitment of the colonial population to the Crown. The photograph was published in the Illustrated London News in 1858, providing a visual record of this remarkable occasion. The arrival of the 100th Regiment of Foot in England marked the beginning of a rich military heritage that continues to this day. This image is a testament to the enduring bond between the British Isles and its colonies, as well as the courage and dedication of the men who served in this unique regiment.
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