Near Thamesville in Chatham-Kent, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Bugles Sound

Tuesday, October 5, 1813, 4:00 p.m.

— Tecumseh Parkway —

The Bugles Sound Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

1. The Bugles Sound Marker

View, looking south, of the English text side of the historical marker.

Inscription. Many of the men of the 41st Regiment had been stationed in Canada for 13 years. By October 5, 1813, they had not been paid for 6 to 9 months; they lacked tents and blankets; their uniforms were in rags; they were plagued by a variety of diseases; and they had not had proper food for days. British Ensign James Cochran observed, "The attack was silently awaited, each determined to do his duty, but few with any doubt as to the result."

The British, numbering about 450, faced 3000 American troops that included five regiments of Kentucky Volunteer Militia, Johnson's Regiment of Mounted Infantry, 120 regulars, and 200 Native Warriors.

At 4:00 p.m., the American bugles sounded and the assault began with the American battle cry, "Remember the River Raisin!" reminding the British of the massacre of American prisoners by warriors under Procter's command earlier in the year. Colonel Johnson led the attack with his mounted infantry. Half of his force charged the south end of the British front line (nearest the road and river) while the other half attacked the First Nations warriors in the marsh. The plan was to break through both British lines with their horses, dismount, and attack from the rear, while the American foot soldiers would follow and attack from the front. The strategy worked. The mounted infantry broke the British front line. The British troops fired one volley and then scattered to the cover of trees or surrendered. In the process, the British cannon was captured before it could be fired. The second line, after firing two rounds, was similarly broken by the U.S. horsemen. The forward action was over in minutes with 12 British killed, 22 wounded, and three Americans dead.

During the attack, Major General Procter tried to rally the troops to re-form but had to flee on horseback along with a few other

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officers and provincial dragoons. A group of Johnson's Mounted Infantry pursued Procter and his party but were foiled when Jacques Baby, a Canadian Militia officer from Sandwich, was thrown from his horse near a narrow bridge, hence obstructing the pursuers. Procter and a small group of officers and men narrowly escaped capture and reached Burlington Heights.

Erected by Tecumseh Parkway.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is October 5, 1813.

Location. 42° 33.85′ N, 81° 55.846′ W. Marker is near Thamesville, Ontario, in Chatham-Kent. It can be reached from Longwoods Road (Provincial Highway 2) 4.2 kilometers east of Victoria Road (Provincial Highway 21), on the right when traveling east. The historical marker is located in a Historical Park, that commemorates the Battle of the Thames, along the east side of a park roadway with a long series of Tecumseh Parkway markers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14376 Longwoods Road, Thamesville ON N0P 2K0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

2. The Bugles Sound Marker

View, looking north, of the French text side of the historical marker.

this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Assault on Backmetack Marsh (a few steps from this marker); The Death of Tecumseh (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Participants in the Battle of the Thames (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Participants in the Battle of the Thames (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Participants in the Battle of the Thames (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Participants in the Battle of the Thames (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Participants in the Battle of the Thames (within shouting

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

3. The Bugles Sound Marker

A close-up view of the English text side of the historical marker.

distance of this marker); Why Choose This Site? (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thamesville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Participants in the Battle of the Thames (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

4. The Bugles Sound Marker

A close-up view of a map of the Battle of the Thames, October 4, 1813, from Robert McAfee's journal, that is displayed on the historical marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

5. The Bugles Sound Marker

A close-up view of a print showing the Battle of the Thames - Death of Tecumseh by Alonzo Chappel, that is displayed on the historical marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

6. The Bugles Sound Marker

A close-up view of a painting of the Battle of the Thames, entitled "Remember the River Raisin!," by Ken Riley, that is displayed on the historical marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

7. The Bugles Sound Marker

A close-up view of a print of the Battle of the Thames by Dr. F. S. Miesse, that is displayed on the historical marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

8. The Bugles Sound Marker

View of the short park roadway that is lined with a series of Tecumseh Parkway historical markers, including this featured historical marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

9. The Bugles Sound Marker

View, looking south, of the featured historical marker, located as the ninth marker from the beginning of a series of Tecumseh Parkway historical markers.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

10. The Bugles Sound Marker

View, looking north, of the featured historical marker, located as the ninth marker from the beginning of a series of Tecumseh Parkway historical markers.

Tecumseh Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

11. Tecumseh Memorial

View of the nearby Tecumseh Memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on March 18, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.