Other ranks of the 62nd Regiment of Foot reclaim the northern “Horseshoe” Redoubt at Rattlesnake Hill—named Mount Independence by the rebels—overlooking Lake Champlain with Fort Ticonderoga in the background. The 62nd Regiment garrisoned Mount Independence in July 1777.
"Towards noon the 62nd Regiment arrived here from Isle aux Noix, and took up its quarters with us at Trois Rivières for the night. This is one of the finest English regiments in our army, and is commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Anstruther, who is a patriot, a good soldier and an amiable man."
—Journal of the Braunschweig Troops in North America under the
Command of Major-General von Riedesel, 5 November 1776
Followers of the 62nd Regiment of Foot enjoy each other's company while sewing on John and Effelanah Freeman's Farm at Saratoga National
Historical Park. The 62nd Regiment had the most women and children followers of any regiment in Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne' army.
Formed in 2005, His Majesty's 62nd Regiment of Foot (recreated) strives to portray the officers, men, and followers belonging to the junior British regiment in Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne's Army from Canada during the Northern Campaign of 1777. We are based in the capital region of upstate New York and also have members in Vermont, Massachusetts, and downstate New York. We are proud members of the British Brigade.
62nd Regiment other ranks pewter cap badge, 1777
Saratoga National Historical Park, New York
Regimental Agents
History of the Regiment
Officers of the Regiment, 1777
Other Ranks of the Regiment, 1777
General Review Observations——1769-1784
Uniform, Equipment, and Weapon Documentation
Women and Children Followers of the Regiment, 1777
Northern Campaign of 1777 Courts-Martial Transcripts
Northern Campaign of 1777 Primary Sources and Monographs
Northern Campaign of 1777 British Forces Military Organization
Pvt. Clevenstine at Freeman's Farm, NY, 19 September 2008 / Mrs. Grilli at Ticonderoga, NY, 11 September 2010
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