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The History of the 89^th Regiment of Foot Grenadiers

this is a breif outline of the 89th

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The 89th was raised in Southern Ireland in 1804 and then garrisoned in

Britian.

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In 1809 Colonel Joseph Wanton Morrison (1783-1826) takes

command of the 89th Reg. �

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May, 1810.� 2/89th �Garrison of Gibralter. �300 killed in raid against

French. �At Fuengirola on the South coast of Spain. �

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Morrison Returns from another Regiment that was is Jamaica in the

spring of 1812. �Rebuilds the 2/89th �and brings it to North America

in October 1812. �

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Morrison Commander of garrison at Kingston. �Major Clifford commands

the 89th

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650 rank and file at the battle of Cryslers farm Novemeber 11th 1813

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July 7th 1814, �ordered to York. �Depart York after a short while and

arrive at Fort George on July 25th, �and depart the same day.

On route to Lundy's lane with 800 men. �Including 300 of the Kings 8th,

a detachment of the Royals, and the lights of the 41st. �On the evening of

the 25th and the morning of the 26th they fight the battle of Lundy's lane.

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Aug. 15th attack on Fort Erie.� �

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Jan. �1815, �Sail to France to fight Napolean. �However did not reach

destination until after the battle of Waterloo.

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