Thank you for your interest! The next step is to talk to a recruiter. Find the recruiter for the unit(s) active in your region, or make a general inquiry.
General Inquiries
Recruiting Sergeant Dennis Murphy
djmurphy23@outlook.com
Musick
Regimental Drum Major Joseph Siegel
surveythe@earthlink.net
Please Title Your Email: Interest in joining 23rd RWFiA
Grenadier, Light Infantry & Colonel’s Companies
Up State New York & New England
Recruiting Sergeant Dennis Murphy
djmurphy23@outlook.com
New York City Metro Area & Long Island
Private Kyle Parker
kyleparker.rwf@gmail.com
Captain Christopher Horsfall’s Company
Sgt. Eric Spaar
eric.spaar@gmail.com
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Western PA
Captain Grey Grove’s Company
Sgt. William Lucas
blmj@sbcglobal.com
Captain Joseph Ferguson’s Company
Major George Mack
Fusiler14@aol.com
Headquarters
His Majesty’s 23rd
Regiment of Foot,
Royal Welch Fusiliers in America
Thank you very much for your interest in the 23rd Regiment of Foot, Royal Welch Fusiliers in America. We share your interest in the service of the British soldier during the American War of Independence, 1775-83. Our diverse ranks are filled with professionals, servicemembers and students dedicated to the accurate portrayal of the 23rd Regiment of Foot and the men deployed to combat the colonial insurrection.
Our regiment is comprised of six companies that cover the Northeast, Mid-Alantic, Ohio Valley, Southeastern regions and California. The standard 23rd kit is an early war impression as they would have appeared in the Boston garrison in 1775. This uniform and accoutrements are based on the Royal Warrants of 1768. There is also a “late war”kit that we utilize (at designated events) which requires a couple of additions/modifications to the early war uniform. Our musket evolutions are based on the Manual Exercise of 1764.
If you do decide to join our organization, we will appoint a sponsor, who will help guide you through the process from recruit to Grenadier/Fusilier. This includes providing information on: your uniform/kit acquistion, learning the marching evolutions, the Manual Exercise and the other items required to get you onto the field and in the firing line as soon as possible. Thank you very much for your inquiry and we look forward to having you in our ranks.
I am with great Regard,
Major George Mack
His Majesty’s 23rd Regiment of Foot
Royal Welch Fusiliers in America
Requirements
Annual Fees
A modest yearly fee must be paid, which covers:
- insurance
- membership in the British Brigade (our parent organization)
- general administration, communication (website, etc.)
Exclusivity
In order to maintain the standard of quality for which it is known, recruits may not be a member of any other Revolutionary War period reenactment group.
Upon joining the RWFiA, a recruit should submit a letter of resignation to the commanding officer of any other Revolutionary War period reenactment group of which they are on the roster.
JOIN THE HEROES OF MINDEN
Gentlemen Volunteers,
It is time to take up the musket and sword in support and defence of His Majesty. One of the oldest and most distinguished corps in the Army, the Royal Welch Fusiliers is seeking men to protect the Royal Colonies from those that seek to sever ties from Great Britain and surrender it to theBourbons!
You will have the honour of serving His Majesty, King George III. Due to the bounty and wealth that this continent provides, you are expected to furnish all required uniform articles and accouterments at your own expense from regimentally approved sources.
Major George Mack
HM 23rd
Regiment of Foot,
Royal Welch Fusiliers in America