Colonel John Venn’s Regiment of Foot
| Active | 1642- |
| Country | England |
| Allegiance | Parliamentarian |
| Conflicts | First Civil War |
| Type | Foot |
| Colonel | John Venn |
| Area Raised | London |
| Coat Colour | Grey lined Yellow |
| Flag Colour | |
| Flag Design | |
| Field Armies | Garrison |
Parliamentarian Regiment of Foot that garrisoned Windsor Castle during the First Civil War
Service History
1642
- November: Defence of Windsor Castle
1643
- Garrison of Windsor Castle
1644
- July: Siege of Greenland House (det)
- October: Reduced to 200 soldiers plus 51 officers and others1)
1645
- Garrison of Windsor Castle
Notes
In July 1644 Lt Col Bradley led 300 foot from Windsor at the siege of Greenland House. In 1645 a number of Venn's officers went to form Colonel John Bradley’s Regiment of Foot which was used to guard London's fortifications.
Coats, Flags and Equipment
Wore grey coats lined yellow in October 1642 2).
Notable Officers
John Venn
Christopher Love
Christopher Love, a noted Presbyterian preacher, was chaplain to Venn's regiment at Windsor.
Strength
- October 1644: Ordered to be reduced to 251 men
