King's Orange Rangers controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1778
John Bayard manslaughter case
Lieutenant Colonel John Bayard was tried and convicted of voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Lieutenant William Bird. His sentence was later overturned on a technicality, but the affair contributed to continuing doubts about the regiment's leadership.
1777
Discipline, desertion, and officer disputes
The battalion developed a poor early reputation because of officer feuds, alleged mutinies, desertions, disease, and repeated concerns about its readiness and command.