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Formation of the Maritime Regiment
- When
- 28 October 1664
- Where
- Grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company
The Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot was formed in London on 28 October 1664.
The unit was established at the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company. It consisted of 1,200 infantrymen recruited from the Trained Bands of London, serving as the first official English naval infantry unit.
Sources
- Royal Marines Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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