The Regimental Records of the British Army / A historical résumé chronologically arranged of titles, campaigns, honours, uniforms, facings, badges, nicknames, etc.

by John S. Farmer; John Stephen Farmer

Nickname.—"The Bloody Eleventh" (from its having been cut to pieces at Salamanca by the French, when capturing a standard).

Notes.—The regiment captured the drums of the 11th French Infantry at Flushing. Its service is fitly and truly described by its motto ("Always faithful").

Bibliography.—Historical Record of the 11th, or North Devon Regiment. 1685-1845. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1845.]

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The Suffolk Regiment,

COMPRISING

1st & 2nd Batts. (formerly) The 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts.

3rd Batt. The West Suffolk Militia; and

4th Batt. The Cambridge Militia.