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Formation of the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot

When
1664
Where
Grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company
Episodes
1

On 28 October 1664, the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot was formed in London. Recruited from the Trained Bands, this unit served as the first official English naval infantry during the Second Anglo-Dutch War.

Episodes

  1. 28 October 1664 · Grounds of the Honourable Artillery CompanyFormation of the Maritime Regiment

    The Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot was formed in London on 28 October 1664.

Background and detail

Formation Details. The regiment was formed on 28 October 1664 at the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company. It initially comprised 1,200 infantrymen recruited specifically from the Trained Bands of London, establishing the foundational structure for the future Royal Marines.

Sources

  1. Royal Marines Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08

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