John Forbes of Lairgy’s Troop of Horse
Active | 1644 |
Country | Scotland |
Allegiance | Covenanter |
Conflicts | First Civil War |
Type | Horse |
Captain | John Forbes |
Area Raised | |
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Flag Design | |
Field Armies | Balfour 1644 |
Covenanter troop of horse opposing Montrose at Aberdeen
Service History
1644
- September: Battle of Aberdeen
Notes
A history of the unit is shown in Edward M. Furgol’s A Regimental History of the Covenanting Armies 1639-1651 Edinburgh, 1990. ISBN 0 85976 194 0
Flags
Notable Officers
John Forbes of Lairgy
Captured at Aberdeen, he was freed upon parole but couldn't secure a release of Royalist prisoners in exchange, so honourably returned to captivity with Montrose, who soon released him anyway. He may have fought later under Lord Forbes.
Strength
A single troop