4th Regiment of Marines (British Army)

The 4th Regiment of Marines was a British Army regiment that saw service between 1739 and 1748. The regiment served during the War of Jenkins' Ear and fought at the Battle of Cartagena.

4th Regiment of Marines
47th Regiment of Foot
Active1739–1748
Country Kingdom of Great Britain
Branch British Army
TypeInfantry
RoleMarine corps
SizeBattalion
EngagementsWar of Jenkins' Ear
Commanders
Notable
commanders
John Wynyard
George Byng
James Long
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