| Iin August l799, the 41st embarked from
Ireland for Canada where, in 1812, a declaration of war by
the United States destroyed any hopes of an early homeward
passage. The corps gained the distinction of being amongst
the small number of British line regiments, who with Canadian
support saved Canada for later independence. During the difficult
campaign the 41st was reinforced by a 2nd Battalion (raised
1812).
United as a new 1st Battalion, they were actively
engaged until the war ended in December 1814. In June 1815,
the regiment from Spithead was diverted to Belgium and then
Paris to join Wellington's Army of Occupation. In November
they returned to England, and in due course received the battle
honours Detroit, Queenstown, Miami and Niagara for Canadian
wartime service.
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