Plaque commémorative du King's Royal Regiment of New York

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THE KING'S ROYAL REGIMENT OF NEW YORK

The largest Loyalist corps in the Northern Department
during the American Revolution, the King's Royal Regiment
of New York was raised on June 19, 1776 under the com-
mand of Sir John Johnson. Originally composed of one
battalion with ten companies, it was authorized to add a
second battalion in 1780. The regiment, known as
the "Royal Yorkers", participated in the bitter war fought on
the colonial frontier. It conducted raids against settlements
in New York and was also employed in garrison duty.
When active campaigning ceased in 1783, the regiment as-
sumed various responsibilities, notably the establishment of
a base here, in preparation for the settlement of the Loyal-
ists. It was then fully disbanded, its officers and men settling
near New Johnstown (Cornwall) and in the Cataraqui townships.

Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture.

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Le plus important corps de Loyalistes dans le nord lors de la révolutionaméricane, le King's Royal Regiment of New York, est formé le 19 juin 1776 et commandé par Sir John Johnson. Composé à l'origine d'un bataillon de dix compagnies, il reçoit l'autorisation, en 1780, d'en ajouter au autre. Connu sous le nom de <>, il participe à la guerre frontalière des colonies. Le régiment effectue des raids contre les établissements coloniaux de New York et tient garnison. Lorsque la campagne prend fin, en 1783, le régiment assume diverses responsabilités, notamment la construction d'installations, ici même, en vue de l'arrivée des Loyalistes. Puis le régiment est dispersé
officiers et soldats s'établissent alors près de New Johnstown (Cornwall) et dans les cantons de Cataraqui.