The Battle of White Plains was commemorated at the Jacob Purdy House Sunday, with the names of the Americans who fell in the battle read aloud and remembered 248 years on. This year's commemoration, unlike last year's was blessed with nice weather. A large turnout of public and reenactors meant that there were ongoing activities throughout the day. The 35th was joined on the Crown side by the 42nd Highlanders, Marines, and Regiment von Knyphausen. Opposite us was the rebel horde, led by a one George Washington of Virginia.
In the encampments there were cooking demonstrations along with fiber crafts and a surgical display. At 2:30, a small skirmish was held to represent the Crown attack on Chatterton Hill, a successful assault that sent the Continental army into flight, with Washington once more escaping capture. The British and Hessians did not remain long in White Plains, however, and turned their attention southwards, to complete the conquest of the areas around New York City.
The 35th Regiment itself was present at the battle, October 28, 1776, part of the 2nd Brigade along with the 5th, 28th, and 49th Regiments of Foot.
The researcho f the White Plains Historical Society notes the presence and casualties of various officers, including those of the 35th. They are: Lt. Banns or Banks: WIA; Lt. Col. Robert Carr: mortally WIA; Maj. James Cockburn; Ensign Solomon Eagle, KIA; Capt. Hunt Fitzgerald, WIA; Lt. Gore: KIA; Lt. Jocelyn: KIA; Capt. Hugh Massey: WIA; with another 17 non-commissioned officers and men killed, 2 missing in action, and 38 wounded. Their names are lost to history, but their sacrifice in service to their king and country is not forgotten amid the struggle for American independence.
In the encampments there were cooking demonstrations along with fiber crafts and a surgical display. At 2:30, a small skirmish was held to represent the Crown attack on Chatterton Hill, a successful assault that sent the Continental army into flight, with Washington once more escaping capture. The British and Hessians did not remain long in White Plains, however, and turned their attention southwards, to complete the conquest of the areas around New York City.
The 35th Regiment itself was present at the battle, October 28, 1776, part of the 2nd Brigade along with the 5th, 28th, and 49th Regiments of Foot.
The researcho f the White Plains Historical Society notes the presence and casualties of various officers, including those of the 35th. They are: Lt. Banns or Banks: WIA; Lt. Col. Robert Carr: mortally WIA; Maj. James Cockburn; Ensign Solomon Eagle, KIA; Capt. Hunt Fitzgerald, WIA; Lt. Gore: KIA; Lt. Jocelyn: KIA; Capt. Hugh Massey: WIA; with another 17 non-commissioned officers and men killed, 2 missing in action, and 38 wounded. Their names are lost to history, but their sacrifice in service to their king and country is not forgotten amid the struggle for American independence.
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