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Sir William Hamilton’s Regiment of Foot

Active1642 to
CountryIreland
AllegianceProtestant
ConflictsIrish Confederate War
TypeFoot
ColonelSir William Hamilton
Area RaisedUlster
Coat Colour
Flag Colour
Flag Design
Field ArmiesGarrison

Small regiment of Ulster foot in garrison at Strabane

Service History

1642

  • Raised in Strabane

1643

1644

1645

Notes

Hamilton raised 2 to 3 companies to garrison Strabane but these were not part of the main Ulster forces and by 1644 had dwindled to 80 men.

Coats, Flags & Equipment

Notable Officers

Sir William Hamilton

Strength

  • 1642: 100 men 1)
  • 1643: 2 to 3 companies
  • 1644: 80 men

See Also

1) An English Army for Ireland by Ian Ryder. Partizan Press