The 51st (2nd Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot Corunna, Winter 1808-09 Size:A3 It was modified later to

It was modified later to become the well known style of head-wear also worn by the Hussar's elite companies

where they were shot to pieces in his hands

Like the rest of the Grenadier Company they were traditionally men of large stature and they would carry out a variety of engineering duties

fought at the Battle of Orthez in February 1814 and the Battle of Toulouse in April 1814

The 42nd fought at the chaotic Battle of Quatre Bras on 16 June 1815 and was one of four battalions mentioned in despatches by Wellington

The 51st (2nd Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot Corunna, Winter 1808-09 Size:A3 It was modified later toTowards the end of 1808 the regiment disembarked at Corunna. They were slow to get themselves ready to take the field and before they could march, Lieutenant General David Baird had gone off with the main contingent to meet Sir John Moore on his way from the south. While on the march there were several changes of orders that came down from the main force which had them going back and forth but by mid December they were on the road to Astorga. Having