PFL07W Fusilier Marching #3B 66th Line Company
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John Jenkins PFL07W Fusilier Marching #3B 66th Line Company
French Infantry Battalions from 1807, consisted of 4 Fusilier (centre) companies, one Voltigeur, and one Grenadier company. Company strength was usually around 140 men and 3 officers. The 4 Fusilier companies were distinguished by the colour of the Pom Pom on top of the Shako. The colours were, green, sky blue, orange and for the 4th Company Violet.This period was full of activity for the Marines. Starting with the fights with the Barbary corsairs, and continuing throughout the War of 1812. The Marines were to take part in virtually every action at sea, on the Great Lakes, and also in many engagements on land. A section of the line at New Orleans were held by the Marines at this battle. Therefore they were extremely active despite the strength of the corps only averaging about 1,000 officers and men.
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