E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Enniskillens.
The 6th Dragoons; instituted 1689, on account of their brave defence of the town of Enniskillen, in favour of William III.
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This cavalry regiment must not be confounded with the Inniskillings or Old 27th Foot, now called the “1st battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers,” which is a foot regiment.
This cavalry regiment must not be confounded with the Inniskillings or Old 27th Foot, now called the “1st battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers,” which is a foot regiment.
