The 5th Regiment of Foot has been re-formed to commemorate the British soldier who served in the Colonies during the War for American Independence. The 5th Regiment of Foot was present at Lexington and Concord when hostilities commenced, April 19, 1775. The 5th Foot was actively engaged in the Colonies until November 1778. During which time, the 5th also took part in the capture of both New York City and Philadelphia. However, due to the entrance of France into the war, The 5th left the American Colonies in December 1778 to fight in the West Indies. The Regiment was in the West Indies until December 1780. Their most notable achievement during their stay in the West Indes was participating in the defeat of a large French Force at the Battle of St. Lucia, December 1778, shortly after their arrival from the colonies.

    The average British Soldier was often cold, wearing rags, half-starved, facing a hostile population, and 3000 miles from home. The British Soldier fought so well only because of his strict training and loyalty to his officers. Through camp life and battle re-enactment's, the membership of the 5th Regiment of Foot relive, with exacting authenticity, the everyday life of the British Soldier during this turbulent time in our history.

    The 5th Foot, a member of the British Brigade, is based in southern New England and is headquartered in the Boston Area. While the 5th Foot participates in Revolutionary War events all over the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada, the majority of events attended are in the Boston Area; e.g. the Boston Massacre and the battle re-enactments at Lexington and Concord.




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