Sir James Montgomery’s Troop of Horse
Active | 1642 to 1646 |
Country | Ireland |
Allegiance | Protestant |
Conflicts | Irish Confederate War |
Type | Horse |
Captain | Sir James Montgomery |
Area Raised | Ulster |
Coat Colour | |
Flag Colour | |
Flag Design | See below |
Field Armies | Laggan Army |
Monro 1642 | |
Monro 1646 |
Laggan Army troop of horse fighting at Benburb
Service History
1642
- Newly raised in Ulster
- April: Skirmish at Kilwarlin Woods1)
- July: Paid by Parliament
1643
1644
1645
- Quartered in Little Ardes and Lecale
1646
- June: Battle of Benburb
Notes
Originally raised in order to support the Scots army in Ulster.
Flags and Equipment
According to Blount; Sir James Montgomery figured a house on fire, with this motto, OPES NON ANIMUM, as much to say, the Rebels may destroy his house or lands, but not subdue his courage. He had another device wherein was depainted the Skie stellified, and 2 branches of Laurel, with this motto, ERIT ALTERA MERCES, ie. in heaven2).
possibly equipped with lances, as for Lord Montgomery of Ardes’ Regiment of Horse.
Notable Officers
A list of the unit's officers is shown in Army List of the Ulster British Forces, 1642-1646. by Kevin Forkan. Archivium Hibernicum, Vol. 59 (2005), pp. 51-65 available via JSTOR
Sir James Montgomery
Strength
- 1641-2: A single troop of 60 horse3)