Captain Horsfall’s Company

Horsfall’s company, another of the eight battalion companies, representing the Royal Welch Fusiliers in the south.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Captain Horsfall’s Company, (Southeast), contact Private Eric Spaar, email: eric.spaar@gmail.com

 or

 Regimental Recruiting Sergeant Dennis Murphy: djmurphy23@outlook.com

After Action Report: End View Plantation

The 23rd RoF attended the British Brigade sponsored event at Endview Plantation on the weekend of 20-21 Sept.  Heralded as likely the last time a rev war event would be held at this historic location, an impressive number of British, Hessian and Continentals showed up for this semi-tactical; but, also public focused event.  The 23rd was part of the 1st battalion consisting of British regulars (7th, 23, 33rd, 64th, 71st, Guards) along with the NC Volunteers.  The 2nd battalion was a mixed bag of regulars, royal marines, Hessians and provincial units.  Additionally, there was a Light battalion of light infantry units, many Jaegers and some cavalry.  
The area was an immense tract of land easily accommodating two camps widely separated, complete with a deep trench redoubt and embankments overlooking the rebel camp.  The day’s activities included companies dispatched for picket duty, building defensive barriers, and skirmishing with rebels followed by the big battle on a vast field in front of a huge crowd.  It was non-stop action for the 23rd as we were engaged in all these activities.  
We again had the pleasure of having our tavern sponsored by Kathy and Allen Hughes.  Food and drink were plentiful as was a great place to come back to from field duties and battle to rest and recuperate.  Thanks again to Kathy and Allen. 
The 23rd was led this weekend by Lieut. Shane Reilly and Sjt. Eric Spaar.  The British army also had the pleasure of having our RDM Joe Siegel beating commands on the drum as the army DM. Both Alex Ivanchishin and Jack Pritchard fielded as rank and file for this event and got a hearty workout to say the least. 
After battle and some rest on Saturday, the 23rd faithful went out to dinner at a pub down by the river and had a grand ole’ time.  Sunday was an abbreviated day consisting of church service followed by resumption of tactical actions and battle right after lunch.  Weather was very hot and humid on Saturday followed by overcast and cooler temps on Sunday.  Overall, great event, great location, decent turnout of our lads and several civilian followers.   We also had one new recruit, Willian Watson who was fully kitted out and drilled.  He gave a very enthusiastic and solid performance throughout.  
Next up is Battle of Camden (late war kit) in SC weekend of 8-9 Nov with two battles–Cowpens and Camden–and our end of season dinner in the historic Tavern in town.  We end the year with the 250th Battle of Great Bridge (early war kit)  on 6 Dec. 
  

Attention to Company Orders:

Company personnel shall acquire all needed items (full early war kit to include bearskin caps, wigs, long and short gaiters, and wool breeches and waistcoat) to fully participate in 250th Anniversary events for the coming years. 
Additionally, the regiment has updated its cartridge box badge.  Contact regimental Quartermaster, Eric Spaar to acquire the new badge.

Standing order:   By order of the Commander and the Officers, all efforts are to be made this year to procure the required wool small clothes necessary for the 250th Anniversary events to come.

Company Announcements:

Company & Local Events:

January 7 — Battle of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
March 15-16 — Battle of Guilford Courthouse, Greensboro, NC with Friday
Night Wargaming & Saturday Night St. David’s Day Dinner
April 6 or 13 — British occupation of Hillsborough, Hillsborough NC
April 13-15 — Battle Road (MMNP) and Lexington Green (some members of the
regiment must attend for the 23rd to be eligible to participate in the 250th in 2025)
April 25-28 — Market Fair, Fort Frederick, MD
May 3-5 — Mount Vernon Revolutionary War Days, Alexandria VA
July 17-21 — HISTORICON Wargaming Convention, Lancaster, PA
July 27-28 — Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY (BRITISH BRIGADE EVENT)
September?? — Endview Plantation, Yorktown, VA
September 28-29 — Fort Louden, PA (BRITISH BRIGADE EVENT)
November 11 & 12 — Battle of Camden, Kershaw, SC & End of Campaign
Season Dinner (BRITISH BRIGADE and BRIGADE of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION
EVENTS)

Master List of Events (click here)

Check back often for updates to Horsfall’s Company’s event schedule.