11/27/2023 0 Comments Wilkinson light brigadesStatehood, June 1792, the company was part of the honor guard at the first The Battle of Fallen Timbers, and ended forever Indian attacks on Kentucky soil. Successful 1794 campaign of General “Mad Anthony” Wayne, which culminated in Clair (1791)Īgainst the Native tribes of the Old Northwest Territory, as well as the Ill-fated campaigns of Generals Josiah Harmar (1790) and Arthur St. Kentucky statehood, the men of the Lexington Light Infantry participated in the Clair, and played a part in the campaign of GeneralĪnthony Wayne against the Ohio Indians at Fallen Timbers in August 1794. It shared in the defeats of Generals Josiah Indians in the Northwest Territory during the years 1789-1794. Under Wilkinson’s leadership participated in successful expeditions against the Their mark in civil and military life of the Commonwealth and the Nation. Ranks of the company came many brave, talented, and brilliant men who left War of 1812 served as a Major General, Mauntil disbanded June 15, Army from December 1796 to July 1798, and He would command the right wing of Anthony Wayne’s Army at the Battle of Infantry, November 1791, commanding theĮxpedition against Indian tribes along the Wabash River in 1791 and Februaryġ792 promoted Brigadier General March 5, 1792. A native of Maryland, Wilkinson had served asĪdjutant General in General Horacio Gates’ Army at Saratoga, New York inĬommander, 2 nd U.S. Infantry Company was formed to defend against the frequent Indian raids and wasįirst led by General James Wilkinson, a veteran of the Revolutionary War. In 1789 the Lexington Light Infantry became the first organized military company in Kentucky, then a part of Virginia. Military history are associated with the “Old Infantry.” Military achievements recorded in the annuals of Kentucky’s illustrious Marks the 230 th Anniversary of the first organized military company westĬonflicts with victories, defeats and massacres, some of the most brilliant Survivors of the War of 1812 reviewed their hardships and dangers, and fought McCalla, after which came a banquet, and then the Grounds), where an exceedingly appropriate and interesting address wasĭelivered by General John M. Marched to the beautiful woodlands of John Love (adjoining Maxwell Spring On September 11, 1839, member of the Lexington Light Infantry celebrated the organization’s 50 th Anniversary.Įleven o’clock a.m., a procession, consisting of the Louisville Guards, CaptainĪnderson the Volunteer Artillery, Captain Trotter the Mechanics Infantry,Ĭaptain Forbes and the “Old Infantry,” under Captain G. (Photo courtesy of the Lexington History Museum)īy John Trowbridge, Kentucky National Guard Established in 1789, the unit is considered the first organized military company west of the Allegany Mountains. Moorhouse are now both commemorated by name on the Tyne Cot Memorial.Soldiers of the Lexington Light Infantry marching in the streets of Lexington, Ky., in the 1850s. Their remains were never recovered and Captain R. The attack broke down and the troops were forced to return to their original starting positions. A short time later, Harry was shot by a sniper, as he left his headquarters to try and find medical help for his son. Captain Ronald Moorhouse was mortally wounded at the head of his men. Roland Moorhouse advanced with his company on the first objective, between Marsh Bottom and Waterfields (South of the road between ’s Graventafel and Mosselmarkt). They advanced up a long slope and came under fire from Wolf Copse and Bellevue. The whole 148th Brigade was now in one line. When the division's assault troops were held up by heavy fire, the 4th KOYLI were ordered forward in support. could close up to their assembly position, the enemy put a heavy barrage on the ridge which had to be crossed, causing delay and numerous casualties. The night was intensely dark, the track was in bad repair and the progress was consequently slow. the battalion, led by Harry Moorhouse (his father) moved up from the old German front line (Banks Farm) to the assembly position. On the 7th of October, the battalion received its orders for the attack where it would be in reserve. His battalion participated in the Battle of Poelcapelle on the 9th of October 1917. Moorhouse served in the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 1st/4th Battalion, part of the 148th Brigade of the 49th Division.
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