1st and 2nd Battalions on expedition to St Malo, 1758
The expedition was sent to destroy the French arsenal and shipping at St Malo. They succeeded in setting fire to three warships, over 100 merchant ships and several naval storehouses. On the following day preparations were made to besiege St Malo itself, but fearing the threat from an approaching large French force, the troops were ordered to re-embark for England.
Sergeant John Porter of the Grenadier Company of the Royal Welch wrote an account of his part in the operation.
Sergeant John Porter of the Grenadier Company of the Royal Welch wrote an account of his part in the operation.
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