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Formation of Monck's Regiment
- When
- 13 August 1650
- Where
- Unspecified
Monck formed his regiment in 1650 by combining companies from Fenwick's and Haselrig's units.
On 13 August 1650, George Monck formed Monck's Regiment of Foot. He took five companies from Colonel George Fenwick's Regiment and five from Sir Arthur Haselrig's Regiment. These units had been raised for Parliament during the English Civil Wars.
Sources
- Coldstream Guards Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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