Unit Name: | 94th Regiment of Foot |
Dates: | 1760–1763 |
Type: | Line Infantry |
Role: | Infantry |
Size: | One battalion |
Battles: | Seven Years' War French and Indian War |
The 94th Regiment of Foot was a British Army regiment formed in Wales in January 1760.[1] It saw action in North America later in the year during the French and Indian War and then took part, alongside the Royal Marines,[2] in the Capture of Belle Île in April 1761 during the Seven Years' War, before sailing for the West Indies later in the year.[1] In the West Indies it took part in the Invasion of Dominica in June 1761.[1] The invasion was led by Lord Rollo who had been appointed by Lord Amherst to take command.[3] The regiment went on to take part in the Invasion of Martinique in January 1762.[1] It was disbanded in 1763.[1]
The regiment was commanded throughout its existence by Lieutenant-Colonel John Vaughan (later promoted Lieutenant-General).