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Raising of Field Artillery Companies

When
1716
Where
Unspecified
Episodes
1

In 1716, the artillery were formed into two marching companies, each of 100 men. This followed reforms initiated by Marlborough in 1714, which included splitting the Ordnance Service into artillery and sappers or engineers.

Episodes

  1. 1716 · UnspecifiedFormation of Two Field Artillery Companies

    Two marching companies of artillery, each with 100 men, were formed in 1716.

Background and detail

Background. Gunners at the Tower of London and other forts were controlled by the Ordnance Office. In 1714, Marlborough was restored as Master-General of the Ordnance and initiated reforms. These reforms included splitting the existing Ordnance Service into artillery and sappers or engineers.

Formation of Companies. In 1716, the artillery were formed into two marching companies. Each company consisted of 100 men. This development occurred following the earlier reforms that split the Ordnance Service into distinct branches of artillery and engineers.

Sources

  1. Royal Artillery Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19

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