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The King's Rangers The King's Rangers
The King's Rangers (also known as Roger's Rangers) was a British military unit that served in the Revolutionary War. It was led by Colonel Robert Rogers who was once apart of the Queen's Rangers. He formed this unit in Nova Scotia on May 1, 1779. Rogers was famous for serving in the French & Indian War. The King's Men was established of two battalions, along with 1267 officers. The King's Men were eventually disbanded in 1783.
The battalion, posted in Canada, would travel through upstate New York, Lake Champlain, and Vermont. The Rangers helped capture Fort George & Fort Anne.. Many men in the second batallion were given the position of being a spy. They would desguise themselves as Rebel civillians. After the war, over 200 members of this second battalion of the Rangers, including their commander James Rogers, stayed in Canada. The majority settled around Cataraqui (now Kingston) and the Bay of Quinte. A few remained in Quebec and some made their way to St. Lawrence.. The King's Rangers today are members of the British Brigade, and consist of three companies under the command of Major Neil Sorenson, Commander, Breakenridge's Company (New Hampshire). The other companies are Ruiter's Company (Canada), and Pritchard's Company (Connecticut).
Rogers designated the primary task of the Rangers to be ''1. Scouting and reconnaissance for other corps, to include carrying dispatches. 2. Construction of fortifications and general garrison duties. 3. Assisting refugees in Quebec and aiding the escape of Loyalist families. 4. Guarding prisoners of war. 5. Employment in the secret service.''
Arkansas History and Genealogy. “British Troops.” Photo. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com July 8, 2008. January 7, 2009 Captain Horst Dresler. “Roger’s Rangers.” Photo. www.reenacting.net. May13, 2007 January 7, 2009. Komel, Andrea. “God Save The Queen.” Mp3 file. http://www.ddripandelli.it/ourworld May 31, 2001. January 7, 2009 Captain Horst Desler. “Roger’s Rangers.” Website. http://reenacting.net. May 13, 2007 January 7 2009
