V.
TERRITORIAL REGIMENTS.
The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 1st (The Royal Scots) Regiment; with =3rd Batt.= The Edinburgh Light Infantry Militia.
"_Nemo me impune lacessit._"
[Illustration: THE THISTLE AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE ST. ANDREW'S CROSS.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1633-78. Le Régiment de Douglas. 1678-84. Colonel the Earl of Dumbarton's Regiment of Foot. 1684-1751. The Royal Regiment of Foot. 1751-1812. The 1st, or The Royal Regiment of Foot. 1812-21. The 1st, or The Royal Scots Regiment of Foot. 1821-71. The 1st, or The Royal Regiment of Foot. 1871-81. The 1st, the Royal Scots. 1881 (from). The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1673. Maestricht. 1680-83. Tangier. 1689-97. Flanders. 1689. Walcourt. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1701-14. Germany. 1702. Venloo. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Wynendale. 1708. Lisle. 1708. Ghent. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douay. 1743-49. Flanders. 1745. Fontenoy. 1746. Culloden. 1747. Hulst. 1757-60. Canada. *1758. Louisbourg. 1758. Ticonderoga. 1759. Guadaloupe. 1761. Dominica. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1793. Toulon. 1794. Corsica. 1799. Helder. 1799. Crabbendam. *1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1801. Aboukir. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. *1803. St. Lucia. *1809-14. Peninsula. *1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. 1810. Guadaloupe. *1810. Busaco. *1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria. *1813. St. Sebastian. *1813. Nive. 1814-15. Netherlands. 1814. Bayonne. *1814. Niagara. 1814. Bergen-op-Zoom. 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo. *1817. Nagpore. *1817. Maheidpore. 1819. Asseerghur. *1824-26. Ava. 1838-39. Canada. *1854. Alma. *1854. Inkerman. *1855. Sevastopol. *1860. Taku Forts. *1860. Pekin. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with White facings (from 1678 probably to 1684); Scarlet and Blue facings (since 1684).
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Royal Cypher" within the Collar of St. Andrew and the Crown over it. Also "The Thistle and Crown," with the Motto of the Order, "_Nemo me impune lacessit_." Also, The Sphinx, for Egypt (1801). In 1633 it bore the St. Andrew's Cross, with the Thistle and Crown; and, in 1751, the distinction of the Colours of the 2nd Batt. was a flaming ray of gold from the upper corner of each Colour to the centre.
NICKNAME.--"Pontius Pilate's Body-guard" (from its antiquity).
NOTES.--Traditionally regarded as the ancient body-guard of the Scottish kings, this famous corps was in the service of Sweden, as "Hepburn's Regiment," from 1625 to 1633; and in that of France from 1633 to 1678, when (under Dumbarton) it came to England. It received its title in 1684 in recognition of the capture of a Colour from the Moors at Tangier. At Sedgemoor (1685) it also captured the Duke of Monmouth's Standard.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 1st, or Royal Regiment of Foot._ To 1838. Illustrated. [London: Longman. 1838.]
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 2nd (Queen's Royal); with =3rd Batt.= The 2nd Royal Surrey Militia.
"_Pristinæ virtutis memor._" "_Vel exuviæ triumphant._"
[Illustration: THE PASCHAL LAMB.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1661-84. The Tangierenes, or Queen's Own Regiment of Foot. 1684-1703. The Queen Dowager's Regiment of Foot. 1703-15. The Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot. 1715-27. The Princess of Wales's Own Regiment of Foot. 1727-51. The Queen's Own Regiment of Foot. 1751-1881. The 2nd (Queen's Royal) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1662-83. Tangier. 1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1692-5. Flanders. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702. Cadiz. 1703-4. Germany. 1703. Tongres. 1704-8. Spain. 1707. Almanza. 1711. Quebec. 1799. Helder. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1801. Mandora. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Alexandria. 1807. Rosetta. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1808. Vimiera. 1809. Flushing. *1809. Corunna. 1809. Talavera. *1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria. *1813. Pyrenees. *1813. Nivelle. *1814. Toulouse. *1839. Afghanistan. *1839. Ghuznee. *1839. Khelat. 1842. Cabool. *1851-2-3 & 6-7. South Africa. *1860. Taku Forts. *1860. Pekin. *1886-8. Burma. *1897-8. Tirah. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Sea-Green facings (1661-1768; sea-green was the favourite colour of Queen Catherine; see also "Badges"); Scarlet with Blue facings (from 1768).
TERRITORIAL BADGES.--"The Paschal Lamb" (the crest of the house of Braganza) with the mottoes, "_Pristinæ virtutis memor_" and "_Vel exuviæ triumphant_." Also "The Royal Cypher within the Garter." Also "The Sphinx," for Egypt (1801).
NICKNAMES.--"Kirke's Lambs" (during the Monmouth Rebellion, 1683, under the Colonelcy of Piercy Kirke the reputation of the regiment was none of the best). "The Sleepy Queen's" (at Almeida, 1810, they carelessly allowed General Brennier to escape). "The Governor's Regiment" (on its formation for service in Tangier).
NOTES.--Tangier was part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza, the Queen of Charles II. "The Paschal Lamb" is the crest of the royal house of Braganza, and the facings (sea-green) on formation were also in honour of the Queen. For gallantry at Tongres it received its title in 1703; also possibly its _second_ motto ("Even the Remnant Triumph"), a most desperate resistance of twenty-eight hours' duration having there been offered to the French attack. The other motto ("Mindful of Ancient Valour") is thought to refer to Marlborough's Spanish campaigns, in which it saw much service, besides having been specially selected for reinforcements.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 2nd, or Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot_ 1661-1837. [London: Clowes. 1837.]
_History of the 2nd Queen's Royal Regiment, now the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment._ By Colonel John Davis, F.S.A. Maps and Illustrations. Vol. 1, 1661-84. Vols. 2 and 3, 1684-1799. [London: Bentley. 1887-95.]
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 3rd (East Kent--The Buffs) Regiment of Foot; with a =3rd Batt.= The East Kent Militia.
"_Veteri frondescit honore._"
[Illustration: THE DRAGON.]
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE OF KENT.]
TITLES.
1665-89. The Holland Regiment (from 1572--_temp._ Queen Elizabeth--in service of Holland). 1689-1708. Prince George of Denmark's Regiment. 1708-51. The Buffs. 1751-82. The 3rd (or The Buffs) Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 3rd (East Kent--The Buffs) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment of Foot.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
1689-97. Flanders. 1689. Walcourt. 1693. Neer Landen. 1703-13. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1742-49. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1747. Val. 1759. Guadaloupe. 1761. Belle Isle. 1781. America. 1782. Jamaica. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Nimeguen. 1796. Grenada. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1809. Douro. *1809. Talavera. *1811. Albuera. *1813. Vittoria. *1813. Pyrenees. *1813. Nivelle. *1813. Nive. *1814. Orthes. *1814. Toulouse. 1814. Plattsburg. *1843. Punniar. *1855. Sevastopol. *1860. Taku Forts. *1879. South Africa. *1895. Chitral. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Buff facings (from 1665).
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Dragon" (a badge of Queen Elizabeth). Also "The United Red and White Rose with the Imperial Crown" (also probably dating back to the Virgin Queen). Also "The White Horse of Kent," with "_Invicta_" (in 1751 "The White Horse" was that of Hanover, but with the territorial classification the change was made). Motto, "_Veteri frondescit honore_." In 1686 the regiment bore "The Red Cross of St. George," bordered with white on a green ground.
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Buff Howards" (1737-49--from its Colonel's name). "The Nutcrackers," and "The Resurrectionists" (at Albuera it is said to have shown despatch in cracking the heads, and to have rallied after dispersal at the hands of the Polish Lancers). "The Old Buffs" (to distinguish it from the 31st, the "Young Buffs").
NOTES.--The Regiment of Buffs possesses the privilege of marching unhindered through the City of London with drums beating--a relic of Elizabethan days. At Punniar it captured eleven guns and a standard.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 3rd Regiment of Foot, or The Buffs._ To 1838. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman. 1839.]
The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 4th (The King's Own Royal); with =3rd & 4th Batts.= The 1st Royal Lancashire Militia.
[Illustration: THE LION OF ENGLAND.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE RED ROSE OF LANCASTER.]
TITLES.
1680-84. The 2nd Tangier Regiment; also The Tangierenes. 1684-85. The Duchess of York and Albany's Regiment. 1685-88. The Queen's Regiment. 1688-1702. The Queen Consort's Regiment. 1702-15. The Queen's Marines. 1715-51. The King's Own Regiment. 1751-1867. The 4th, or The King's Own Regiment. 1867-1881. The 4th (The King's Own Royal) Regiment. 1881 (from). The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1685. Sedgemoor. 1690. Boyne. 1692-95. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer-Landen. 1695. Namur. 1704-9. Spain. 1704. Malaga. 1705. Gibraltar. 1705. Barcelona. 1707. Almanza. 1708. Minorca. 1711. Quebec. 1746. Culloden. 1756. Minorca. 1759. Guadaloupe. 1761. Dominica. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1775-78. America. 1775. Lexington. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Brooklyn. 1777. Germantown. 1778. St. Lucia. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Alkmaer. 1807. Copenhagen. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. 1812. Cadiz. *1812. Badajos. *1812. Salamanca. 1812. Burgos. 1813. Bidassoa. *1813. Vittoria. *1813. St. Sebastian. *1813. Nive. *1814. Bladensburg. 1814. Washington. 1815. New Orleans. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1854. Alma. *1854. Inkerman. *1855. Sevastopol. 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1868. Abyssinia. *1879. South Africa. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet, with bright Yellow facings (the Stuart livery, 1680-88), Scarlet, with Blue facings (from 1688).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Lion of England" (conferred by William III.). Also "The Royal Cypher within the Garter. Also "The Red Rose of Lancaster," since its territorial assignment to the County of Lancaster.
NICKNAMES.--"Barrell's Blues" (from its Colonel's name, _circa_ 1734-9, and long afterwards). "The Lions" (from its badge).
NOTES.--This regiment was, like The Queen's, originally raised near London, and in the West of England, for the defence of Tangier. It became a "Royal" regiment in recognition of its devotion to William III. From 1704 to 1710 it served as a Marine corps. The present 2nd Battalion was formed in 1858.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 4th, or The King's Own Regiment of Foot._ 1680-1839. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman. 1839.]
The Northumberland Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st to 4th Batts.= (formerly) The 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers); with =5th Batt.= The Northumberland Militia.
"_Quo fata vocant._"
[Illustration: ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON.]
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE (SLIPPED) AND CROWN.]
TITLES.
1674-88. A "Holland Regiment" (in service of Prince of Orange: previous to 1684 "The Irish Regiment"). 1688-94. Colonel Edmond Lloyd's Regiment of Foot. 1694-1751. (Its Colonel's name) Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 5th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1836. The 5th (Northumberland) Regiment of Foot. 1836-81. The 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Northumberland Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne. 1691. Athlone. 1691. Limerick. 1692-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. 1707-13. Spain. 1709. Caya. 1727. Gibraltar. 1758. Cherbourg. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Corbach. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Denkern. *1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1775-78. America. 1775. Lexington. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. Long Island. 1776. White Plains. 1776. Brunx. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1778. St. Lucia (La Vigie). 1787-97. Canada. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Crabbendam. 1799. Alkmaer. 1806. Buenos Ayres. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1808. Roleia. *1808. Vimiera. *1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. 1809. Talavera. *1810. Busaco. 1811. El Bodon. *1812. Ciudad Rodrigo. *1812. Badajos. *1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria. *1813. Nivelle. *1814. Orthes. *1814. Toulouse. 1814. Plattsburg. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Lucknow. *1878-80. Afghanistan. *1898. Khartoum. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (since 1688). Facings.--At first Yellow, subsequently changed to Green; in 1832 a "faded-leaf" Green; afterwards White, and now (1900) Gosling-green.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"St. George and the Dragon" (adopted when "The Irish Regiment" became English). Also "The United Red and White Rose, with the Royal Crest," and the Motto "_Quo fata vocant_" (from 1751).
NICKNAMES.--(1) "The Shiners" (at the time of "The Seven Years' War," from its smart appearance). Also (from Peninsula times) "The Old Bold Fifth" and "The Fighting Fifth." Also known, through being at headquarters in 1811, "Lord Wellington's Body-guard."
NOTES.--For defeating a French division of Grenadiers at Wilhelmstahl (1762) it was granted the privilege of wearing Fusilier caps; also a white plume for gallantry at St. Lucia, and when it took the feathers from the caps of their French opponents. The 5th is now the only regiment retaining the distinction by a red and white hackle. At Wilhelmstahl Phœbe Hassell, the notorious "female soldier," served in the ranks. Its investment of Ciudad Rodrigo was specially commended by Lord Wellington. The territorial title was bestowed in 1782 in compliment to its Colonel, Earl Percy.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the Fifth Regiment of Foot, or Northumberland Fusiliers._ 1674 to 1837. [London: Clowes. 1838.]
_A Short Narrative of the 5th Regiment of Foot, or Northumberland Fusiliers._ Printed for Private Circulation. [London: Howard, Jones, and Parkes. 1873.]
The Royal Warwickshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 6th (Royal First Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot; the 3rd and 4th Batts. have been recently sanctioned, with two Militia Battalions. =5th Batt.= The 1st Warwick Militia. =6th Batt.= The 2nd Warwick Militia.
[Illustration: THE ANTELOPE.]
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE BEAR AND RAGGED STAFF.]
TITLES.
1673-88. A "Holland Regiment." Also (when raised) Colonel Sir Walter Vane's Regiment of Foot. 1688-1702. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot. 1702-[?]. The "Sea Service" Regiment of Foot. 17[?]-1832. The 6th (1st Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot. 1832-81. The 6th (Royal 1st Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne. 1690-96. Flanders. 1702. Cadiz. 1704-10. Spain. 1707. Almanza. 1710. Saragossa. 1741. Carthagena. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1772. St. Vincent. 1776-77. America. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1796-98. Ireland. 1799-1806. Canada. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1808. Roleia. *1808. Vimiera. *1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. *1813. Vittoria. *1813. Pyrenees (Eschalar). *1813. Nivelle. *1813. Niagara. *1814. Orthes. 1814. Bordeaux. 1821-7. Kaffraria. 1832. Scinde. 1832. Baloochistan. 1840-41. Aden. *1846-47. South Africa. *1851-2-3. South Africa. 1856-57. South Africa. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1860. Thibet. 1865. Jamaica. 1868. Hazara. 1869. Punjaub. *1898. Atbara. *1898. Khartoum. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Red and Deep Yellow facings (1673-1832); Scarlet with Blue facings (since 1832).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Antelope" (an ancient Royal Badge--in Henry VI.'s reign one of the supporters of the Royal Arms). Also "The United Red and White Rose with the Imperial Crown" (the rose is with stalk and leaves--the Tudor rose had none of these appendages--and is thought to have been the badge of all the "Holland regiments.") Also "The Rampant Bear Chained to a Ragged Staff"--"Old Neville's Crest"--borne only since the territorial re-organisation.
NICKNAMES.--"Guise's Geese," "The Warwickshire Lads," "The Saucy Sixth."
NOTES.--As in the case of the Northumberland Fusiliers, this is one of the regiments that returned, after service in Holland, with William of Orange in 1688. Its service has always been distinguished--it was cut up at Almanza in 1707--and the Iron Duke characterised its performance at Eschalar (Pyrenees, 1813) as "the most gallant and finest thing I have ever witnessed." Also at Niagara it won special distinction, since when its general Colonial service has been unique.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 6th, or 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment of Foot._ 1674-1838. Illustrated. [London. Longman. 1839.]
The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 7th (Royal Fusiliers) Regiment; Batts. 3 and 4 recently sanctioned; with Militia (three Battalions). =5th Batt.= The Royal Westminster Militia. =6th Batt.= The Royal London Militia; and =7th Batt.= The Royal South Middlesex Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE AND GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE.]
TITLES.
1685-89. "Our Royal Regiment of Fusiliers"; also "Our Ordnance Regiment"; formerly "The Tower Guards." 1689-1881. The 7th (Royal Fusiliers). 1881 (from). The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689-90. Flanders. 1690. Cork. 1690. Kinsale. 1692-96. Flanders. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702. Cadiz. 1704-9. Spain. 1705-6. Barcelona. 1707. Lerida. 1773-82. America. 1775. Quebec. 1807. Copenhagen. *1809. Peninsula. *1809. Talavera. *1809. Martinique. 1810. Busaco. *1811. Albuera. *1812. Badajos. *1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria. *1813. Pyrenees. 1813. Bidassoa. *1814. Orthes. *1814. Toulouse. 1814. Bordeaux. 1814. America. 1815. New Orleans. *1854. Alma. *1854. Inkerman. *1855. Sevastopol. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1879-80. Afghanistan. *1880. Kandahar. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Red, with Yellow facings (1685); Red and Dark Blue facings (in 1742); now Scarlet and Blue facings.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose within the Garter, with the Crown over it." Also "The White Horse."
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Hanoverian White Horse." "The Elegant Extracts."
NOTES.--Raised at the time of the Monmouth Rebellion.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 7th Regiment, or Royal Fusiliers._ 1685-1846. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1847.]
_Historical Record of the 7th, or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers._ Printed for private circulation. By Colonel G. H. Waller, Royal Fusiliers. [Dublin. 1877.]
The King's (Liverpool Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 8th (The King's) Regiment of Foot; the 3rd and 4th Batts. recently sanctioned; with Militia Battalions. =5th & 6th Batts.= The 2nd Lancashire Militia.
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE AND GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE CYPHER AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1685-1702. The Princess Anne of Denmark's Regiment. 1702-16. The Queen's Regiment. 1716-51. The King's Regiment; also the King's Hanoverian White Horse. 1751-1881. The 8th (The King's) Regiment. 1881 (from). The King's (Liverpool Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne. 1691. Limerick. 1696-97. Flanders. 1701-14. Germany. 1702. Venloo. 1702. Liége. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douay. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1715. Dunblane. 1742-48. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Falkirk. 1746. Culloden. 1746. Roucoux. 1747. Val. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Corbach. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Zierenberg. 1760. Campen. 1761. Kirch Denkern. 1761. Grafenstein. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1768. America. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1794. Nimeguen. 1794. St. Lucia. 1796. Grenada. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. 1807. Copenhagen. *1809. Martinique. 1809. Flushing. 1812-14. America. 1813-14. Quebec. 1814. Plattsburg. *1814. Niagara. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1857. Cawnpore. *1857. Delhi. 1857. Pillour. *1857. Lucknow. 1857. Agra. *1876-80. Afghanistan. *1878. Peiwar Kotal. *1885-87. Burma. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and bright Yellow facings (1685 to 1716); Scarlet and Blue facings (from 1716).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The White Horse within the Garter" (for services during the Jacobite rising of 1715, the corps suffering heavily at Dunblane. At the same time and for a similar reason it received its title of "King's"). Also "The Royal Cypher and the Imperial Crown." Also "The Sphinx," for Egypt (1801). Motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_" ("Nor do difficulties terrify us").
NOTES.--Raised chiefly in Derbyshire at the time of the Monmouth Rebellion.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 8th, or King's Regiment of Foot._ 1685-1844. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1844.]
_Historical Record of The King's (Liverpool) Regiment of Foot._ 1685-1881. By General Cunningham Robertson. Illustrated. [London: Harrison. 1883.]
The Norfolk Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The 1st Norfolk Militia. =4th Batt.= The 2nd Norfolk Militia.
[Illustration: THE FIGURE OF BRITANNIA.]
TITLES.
1685-88. Colonel Henry Cornwall's Regiment of Foot. 1688-1751. (Its Colonel's name) Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 9th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Norfolk Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689. Londonderry. 1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1701-4. Germany. 1702. Liége. 1702. Kaiserswerth. 1702. Venloo. 1702. Huy. 1704-10. Spain. 1707. Almanza. 1707. Valencia d'Alcantara. 1707. Albuquerque. 1710. Almanara. 1710. Badajos. 1710. Vellina. 1761. Belle Isle. 1762. Havannah. 1775-81. America. 1777. Stillwater. 1794. Martinique. 1794. St. Lucia. 1796. Guadaloupe. 1796. Grenada. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Alkmaer. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1808. Roleia. *1808. Vimiera. *1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. 1809. Douro. *1810. Busaco. 1811. Barossa. 1811. Tarifa. 1811. Tarragona. 1811. Fuentes d'Onor. 1812. Badajos. *1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria. *1813. St. Sebastian. 1813. Bidassoa. *1813. Nive. 1813. Nivelle. 1814. Bayonne. *1842. Cabool. *1845. Moodkee. *1845. Ferozeshah. *1846. Sobraon. *1855. Sevastopol. *1879-80. Afghanistan. *1879. Cabool. 1889. Burma. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (from 1685 to well on in the 18th Century); Scarlet and Yellow facings (in 1751). In Irish Army Lists, _circa_ 1718-46, it is set down as with Orange facings. At present Scarlet and White facings.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Figure of Britannia"--"This distinguished badge was given to you for your gallantry at the battle of Almanza, during the War of Succession in Spain, by Queen Anne. On the occasion of that battle it is recorded that you lost 24 officers and had 300 killed and wounded out of 467. In retiring from the field the regiment covered the retreat of General Lord Galway, a most arduous, hazardous, and difficult service. The regiment thus upheld the honour of Great Britain, and was rewarded for it by Queen Anne by allowing them to wear the figure of Britannia on their breastplates."--General BAINBRIDGE, _in 1848, when presenting new Colours_.
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Holy Boys" (tradition says, for selling Bibles for drink in the Peninsula; but tradition likewise says because the Spaniards mistook the figure of Britannia on their belts for the Virgin Mary). "The Fighting Ninth." "The Norfolk Howards."
NOTES.--It captured the Colours of the 2nd Hampshire Regiment at Fort Anne in 1777.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 9th, or East Norfolk Regiment of Foot._ 1685-1847. Illustrated with plates. [London: Parker. 1848.]
The Lincolnshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= The 10th (North Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The Royal North Lincoln Militia. =4th Batt.= The Royal South Lincoln Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1685-95. Colonel Sir John Greville's (The Earl of Bath) Regiment of Foot. 1695-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 10th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 10th (North Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Lincolnshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690-96. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1701-13. Germany. 1702. Kaiserswerth. 1702. Liége. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. 1708. Ghent. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1711. Bouchain. 1712. Quesnoy. 1767-78. America. 1775. Lexington. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Long Island. 1776. White Plains. 1776. Brunx. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1778. Freehold. 1798. Grenada. *1801. Egypt. 1809. Flushing. 1809. Ionian Islands. *1812-14. Peninsula. *1846. Sobraon. *1848-49. Punjaub. *1849. Mooltan. *1849. Goojerat. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Lucknow. 1875-76. Perak. 1888. Burma. *1898. Atbara. *1898. Khartoum. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Blue faced with Red (when raised); Scarlet and Yellow facings (subsequently, but when is unknown); Scarlet with White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Sphinx," for Egypt (1801).
NICKNAME.--"The Springers" (during American War: also applied to the 62nd).
NOTES.--The 10th were the only regiment of Foot dressed in Blue when raised. Amongst other distinctions this regiment has been wrecked, has lost its way in the Arabian desert, has been attacked by plague, and took part in a gallant dash without the loss of a man. In the Mutiny it did much hard work.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 10th (or North Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot._ 1685-1847. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1847.]
The Devonshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 11th (North Devonshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The 2nd Devon Militia. =4th Batt.= The 1st Devon Militia.
[Illustration: THE CASTLE OF EXETER AND MOTTO.]
TITLES.
1685-87. Colonel the Duke of Beaufort's Regiment of Foot. 1687-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 11th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 11th (North Devonshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Devonshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne. 1690. Athlone. 1690. Limerick. 1690-96. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1703-4. Germany. 1706-8. Spain. 1707. Almanza. 1708-11. Germany. 1709. Malplaquet. 1709. Mons. 1709. Pont-à-Vendin. 1710. Douay. 1710 Bethune. 1710. Aire. 1710. St. Venant. 1711. Quebec. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1715. Dunblane. 1742-8. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Roucoux. 1760-3. Germany. 1760. Corbach. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Campen. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1793. Toulon. 1794. Corsica. 1809. Flushing. *1809-14. Peninsula. 1810. Busaco. 1811. Sabugal. *1812. Salamanca. 1812. Burgos. 1813. Vittoria. *1813. Pyrenees. *1813. Nivelle. *1813. Nive. *1814. Orthes. *1814. Toulouse. 1837-38. Ionian Islands. 1838-39. Canada. *1879-80. Afghanistan. 1895. Chitral. *1897-98. Tirah. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and "Tawny" facings (in 1685); Scarlet and Green facings (in 1742); Scarlet and White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Castle of Exeter." Motto, "_Semper fidelis_" (an allusion to the Civil Wars).
NICKNAME.--"The Bloody Eleventh" (from its having been cut to pieces at Salamanca by the French, when capturing a standard).
NOTES.--The regiment captured the drums of the 11th French Infantry at Flushing. Its service is fitly and truly described by its motto ("Always faithful").
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 11th, or North Devon Regiment._ 1685-1845. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1845.]
The Suffolk Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The West Suffolk Militia; and =4th Batt.= The Cambridge Militia.
[Illustration: THE CASTLE, THE KEY, AND MOTTO.]
TITLES.
1685 (_ante_). Colonel The Duke of Norfolk's Regiment of Foot. 1685-86. Colonel The Earl of Lichfield's Regiment of Foot. 1685-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 12th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Suffolk Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1694-97. Flanders. 1719. Messina. 1742-45. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1758-63. Germany. *1759. Minden. 1761. Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1779-83. Gibraltar. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Nimeguen. 1795. Guildermalsen. *1798-1807. India. 1799. Mallavelly. *1799. Seringapatam. 1810. Bourbon. 1810. Mauritius. *1851-53. South Africa. *1863-66. New Zealand. *1878-80. Afghanistan. 1888. Hazara. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and White facings (in 1685); Scarlet and Yellow facings (in 1751); Scarlet and White facings (present time).[A]
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Castle and Key" (the arms of Gibraltar, where it served on defensive for many years), and the Motto, "_Montis insignia calpe_."
NICKNAME.--"The Old Dozen" (from the late regimental number).
NOTES.--This regiment was first raised in Norfolk and Suffolk. At the storming of Seringapatam it captured eight stand of colours.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 12th, or East Suffolk Regiment._ 1685-1847. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1847.]
[A] Whilst this book was passing through the press the Yellow facings have been restored.
The Prince Albert's (Somersetshire Light Infantry),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 13th (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert's Light Infantry) Regiment; with Militia. =3rd Batt.= The 1st Somerset Militia; and =4th Batt.= The 2nd Somerset Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
[Illustration: THE MURAL CROWN.]
TITLES.
1685-88. Colonel The Earl of Huntingdon's Regiment of Foot. 1688-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 13th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1822. The 13th (First Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot. 1822-42. The 13th (First Somersetshire Light Infantry) Regiment. 1842-1881. The 13th (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert's Light Infantry) Regiment. 1881 (from). The Prince Albert's (Somersetshire Light Infantry).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689. Killicrankie. 1690. Boyne. 1690. Cork. 1690. Kinsale. 1701-3. Flanders. 1702. Kaiserwerth. 1702. Venloo. 1702. Ruremonde. 1702. Huy. 1702. Limberg. 1702. Liége. 1704-11. Spain. 1704-5. Gibraltar. 1705. Barcelona. 1707. Almanza. 1709. Caya. 1711. Tortosa. 1711. St. Matheo. 1727. Gibraltar. 1742-48. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Roucoux. 1747. Val. 1793-95. San Domingo. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. *1809. Martinique. 1810. Guadaloupe. 1813-15. America. 1814. Plattsburg. *1824-26. Ava. 1825-27. Burma. *1839. Afghanistan. *1839. Ghuznee. *1842. Jellalabad. *1842. Cabool. *1855. Sevastopol. 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1878-79. South Africa. *1885-87. Burma. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Yellow facings (1685-1842); Scarlet and Blue facings (from 1842).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"A Mural Crown" superscribed "Jellalabad" (where it captured three standards from the Afghans). Also "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801).
NICKNAMES.--"The Bleeders," "The Illustrious Garrison," "The Jellalabad Heroes."
NOTES.--Chiefly raised in Buckinghamshire. For its services at Culloden (1746) it wears the sash knots on the right side.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 13th, 1st Somerset, or Prince Albert's Light Infantry._ 1685-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1848.]
_Historical Record of The 13th, 1st Somersetshire, or Prince Albert's Light Infantry._ By Thomas Carter. Illustrated. [London: Mitchell. 1867.]
The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 14th (Buckinghamshire--The Prince of Wales's Own) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The 2nd West York Militia; and =4th Batt.= The 4th West York Militia.
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE AND MOTTO.]
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL TIGER.]
TITLES.
1685-88. Colonel Sir Edward Hales's Regiment of Foot. 1688-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 14th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1809. The 14th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot. 1809-76. The 14th (Buckinghamshire) Regiment of Foot. 1876-81. The 14th (Buckinghamshire--The Prince of Wales's Own) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1692-96. Flanders. 1693. Neer-Landen. 1695. Namur. 1727. Gibraltar. 1745. Flanders. 1746. Falkirk. 1746. Culloden. 1766-71. America. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Famars. 1793. Valenciennes. 1793. Dunkirk. 1794. Tournay. 1795. Guildermalsen. 1796. St. Lucia. *1807-31. India. 1808-9. Peninsula. *1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. 1810. Mauritius. 1811. Tarifa. *1811. Java. 1814. Genoa. 1815. Netherlands. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Cambray. *1826. Bhurtpore. *1855. Sevastopol. *1860-66. New Zealand. *1879-80. Afghanistan. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Red and Yellow facings (in 1685); Scarlet with Buff facings (in 1742); Scarlet with White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Prince of Wales's Plume" (from 1876). Also "The White Horse," and Motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_" (from 1765). Also "The Royal Tiger" (for service in India 1807-31).
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Old and Bold." "Calvert's Entire" (from 1806 to 1826 its Colonel was Sir Harry Calvert, at whose request the county title was changed in 1809. He had large estates in mid-Buckinghamshire, now represented by the Verneys). "The Powos."
NOTES.--This regiment was one of the trio known in the 1793-95 Flanders campaign as "The Fighting Brigade." Characterised by the Earl of Albemarle as "composed of boys, but fine boys," they suffered heavily at Waterloo. The regiment was first raised in Kent.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 14th, or the Buckinghamshire Regiment._ 1685-1845. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1845.]
_Historical Records of the 14th Regiment (now Prince of Wales's Own West Yorkshire). From its formation in 1685 to 1892._ By Captain H. O'Donnell. With full-page coloured and other illustrations, and illustrations in the text. [Devonport: Swiss. 1893.]
The East Yorkshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 15th (Yorkshire East Riding) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt. =3rd Batt.= The East York Militia.
[Illustration: THE WHITE ROSE AND STAR.]
TITLES.
1685-86. Colonel Sir William Clifton's Regiment. 1686-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 15th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 15th (York, East Riding) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The East Yorkshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1694-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. 1702-12. Germany. 1702. Liége. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1709. Mons. 1710. Douai. 1711. Bouchain. 1741. Carthagena. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1758-60. Canada. *1758. Louisburg. *1759. Quebec. 1760. Sillery. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1776-78. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1778. St. Lucia. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. *1809. Martinique. *1810. Guadaloupe. 1815. Martinique. *1879-80. Afghanistan.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet faced with Yellow (in 1685); Scarlet with White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The White Rose" (of York).
NICKNAMES.--"The Snappers," "The Poona Guards."
NOTES.--This regiment is specially distinguished for West India service--note its repeated capture of Martinique and Guadaloupe during the campaigns against France.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 15th (East Yorkshire) Regiment._ 1685-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1848.]
The Bedfordshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 16th (the Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The Bedford Militia. =4th Batt.= The Hertford Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
TITLES.
1688-1751. Colonel James Douglas's Regiment of Foot (when raised); subsequently by the name of successive Colonels (in 1689 Colonel James Stanley). 1751-82. The 16th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1809. The 16th (Buckinghamshire) Regiment of Foot. 1809-81. The 16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot (the county title was exchanged with the 14th at the request of the Colonel of that regiment). 1881 (from). The Bedfordshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689-97. Flanders. 1689. Walcourt. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702-12. Germany. 1702. Liége. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1741. Carthagena. 1742. Cuba. 1778. Baton Rouge. 1779-81. America. 1781. Pensacola. 1793-94. San Domingo. 1795. Jamaica. *1804. Surinaam. *1895. Chitral. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with White facings (in 1688); Scarlet and deep Yellow facings (in 1742); Scarlet and White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The United Red and White Rose."
NICKNAMES.--"The Old Bucks" (before 1809, when the county title was exchanged with the 14th). "The Peacemakers." "The Featherbeds."
NOTES.--One of twelve regiments raised in 1688. It and the 17th Foot alone remain (1900).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 16th, or Bedfordshire Regiment._ 1688-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1848.]
The Leicestershire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 17th (Leicestershire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt. =3rd Batt.= The Leicestershire Militia.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL TIGER.]
TITLES.
1688-89. Colonel Solomon Richards' Regiment of Foot.
1689-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot (in 1702 Colonel Holcroft Blood). 1751-82. The 17th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 17th (Leicestershire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Leicestershire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1693-97. Flanders. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702-4. Germany. 1702. Venloo. 1702. Huy. 1702. Liége. 1704-9. Spain. 1707. Almanza. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1757-60. Canada. *1758. Louisbourg. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1775-81. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1778. Freehold. 1796. San Domingo. 1799. Helder. 1799. Crabbendam. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. *1804-23. Hindoostan. *1839. Afghanistan. *1839. Ghuznee. *1839. Khelat. *1855. Sevastopol. *1878-79. Afghanistan. *1878. Ali Masjid. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Greyish-white facings (1688-1790); Scarlet and White facings (from 1790).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Tiger within a Wreath," superscribed "Hindoostan" (for services in India from 1804-23).
NICKNAMES.--(1) "The Bengal Tigers" (from its badge); (2) "The Lily-whites" (from its facings).
NOTES.--Mainly raised near London: twelve regiments in all were formed in 1688, but this and The 16th (The Bedfordshire) are alone in commission now.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 17th, or Leicestershire Regiment._ 1688-1848. [London: Parker. 1848.]
The Royal Irish Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 18th (The Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The Wexford Militia. =4th Batt.= The North Tipperary Militia. =5th Batt.= The Kilkenny Militia.
[Illustration: THE LION OF NASSAU.]
[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE DRAGON OF CHINA.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1684-86. Colonel the Earl of Granard's Regiment of Foot. 1686-1695. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot. 1695-1751. The Royal Regiment of Ireland. 1751-1881. The 18th (The Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Royal Irish Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne. 1691. Limerick. 1691. Aughrim. 1693-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. 1702-15. Germany. 1702. Venloo. 1702. Liége. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer-Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1711. Bouchain. 1715. Aire. 1727. Gibraltar. 1745. Flanders. 1775-76. America. 1775. Lexington. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1793. Toulon. 1794. Corsica. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. 1809. San Domingo. *1840-42. China. 1852. Rangoon. *1852-53. Pegu. *1855. Sevastopol. *1863-66. New Zealand. *1879-80. Afghanistan. *1882. Egypt. 1882. Kassassin. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. *1884-85. Nile. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (from 1684).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Harp and Crown." Also "The Lion of Nassau," with Motto, "_Virtutis Namurcensis Præmium_"--"the reward of valour at Namur"--(both bestowed by William III. for prowess in assault at the siege of Namur). Also "The Sphinx," for Egypt (1801). Also "The Dragon," for China (1840-42). Also (till 1695) "The Cross of St. Patrick."
NOTES.--The only regiment now in existence out of nineteen raised in Ireland from the Independent Garrison Companies of the Commonwealth.
NICKNAMES.--"Paddy's Blackguards," "The Namurs."
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 18th, or Royal Irish Regiment._ 1684-1848. [London: Parker. 1848.]
The Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 19th (1st Yorkshire, North Riding--Princess of Wales's Own) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The 5th West York Militia. =4th Batt.= The North York Militia.
[Illustration: THE WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE PRINCESS OF WALES'S CYPHER WITH CROWN AND CORONET.]
TITLES.
1688-91. Colonel Francis Luttrell's Regiment of Foot. 1691-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot (in 1693 Colonel Earl's). 1751-82. The 19th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1875. The 19th (1st Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot. 1875-81. The 19th (1st Yorkshire, North Riding--Princess of Wales's Own) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1692-96. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1709-13. Germany. *1709. Malplaquet. 1709. Pont-à-Vendin. 1710. Douay. 1711. Bouchain. 1744-48. Flanders. 1745. Fontenoy. 1746. Roucoux. 1747. Val. 1761. Belle Isle. 1781-82. America. 1793. Nieuport. 1794-95. Flanders. 1795. Guildermalsen. 1799. Seringapatam. 1810. Mauritius. 1817-19. Ceylon. *1854. Alma. *1854. Inkerman. *1855. Sevastopol. 1858. Indian Mutiny. 1868. Hazara. 1884-85. Nile. *1897-98. Tirah. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Grass-Green facings (to 1881); Scarlet and White facings (since 1881). Recently (1900) the grass-green facings have been restored.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The White Rose" (of York) in the _Regulations_. Also a special device on various appointments--"H.R.H. the Princess of Wales's Cypher and Coronet, combined with a Cross"; on the cross, 1875.
NICKNAMES.--"The Green Howards," "Howard's Garbage," or "Howard's Greens," from its facings and Colonel's name (1738-48); also "The Bounders."
NOTES.--Raised from independent companies of pikemen and musketeers in Devonshire.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 19th, or 1st Yorkshire, North Riding Regiment._ 1688-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1848.]
_The Nineteenth and their Times._ By Colonel John Biddulph. [London: Murray. 1900.]
The Lancashire Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st and 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 20th (The East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot; two other batts. have been sanctioned; also Militia Batts. =5th and 6th Batts.= The 7th Royal Lancashire Militia.
"_Omnia audax._"
[Illustration: THE SPHINX WITH WREATH AND CROWN.]
TITLES.
1688-89. Colonel Sir Robert Peyton's Regiment of Foot. 1689-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot (in 1689 Colonel Gustavus Hamilton, afterwards Viscount Boyne). 1751-82. The 20th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Lancashire Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne. 1691. Athlone. 1691. Aughrim. 1707-12. Spain. 1709. Caya. 1727. Gibraltar. 1742-45. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Culloden. 1758. Cherbourg. 1758-63. Germany. 1759. Minden. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Campen. 1761. Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1776-81. America. 1777. Stillwater. 1799. Crabbendam. 1799. Bergen. *1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Alkmaer. 1800. Quiberon. *1801. Egypt. *1806. Maida. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1808. Vimiera. *1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. 1813. Vittoria. *1813. Pyrenees. 1813. St. Sebastien. *1814. Orthes. *1814. Toulouse. *1854. Alma. *1854. Inkerman. *1855. Sevastopol. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Lucknow. *1898. Khartoum 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Pale Yellow (at formation); Scarlet and White (present time).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Sphinx" with a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown for "Egypt" (1801). Also (time uncertain) the Motto, "_Omnia audax_."
NICKNAMES.--"The Two Tens" (XXth). "The Minden Boys" (at Minden, in 1759, the regiment sported roses, obtained from a garden close by, in their hats; in memory of distinction then won, a custom still obtains of wearing "Minden Roses" every 1st of August). "Kingsley's Stand" (also from its conduct at Minden and its Colonel's name).
NOTES.--Raised in Devonshire on the landing of William of Orange, afterwards William III.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 20th, or East Devonshire Regiment._ 1688-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1848.]
_Orders, Memoirs, &c., connected with The 20th Regiment._ By Lieut. F. W. BARLOW, 2nd Batt. 20th Regiment. [Minden Press. 1868.]
_History of The 20th Regiment._ 1688-1888. By Lieutenant and Quartermaster B. SMYTH, 1st Lancashire Fusiliers. [London: Simpkin Marshall & Co. 1889.]
The Royal Scots Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 21st (Royal Scots Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt. =3rd Batt.= The Royal Ayr and Wigtown Militia.
[Illustration: THE THISTLE WITHIN CIRCLE OF ST. ANDREW.]
[Illustration: ROYAL CYPHER AND CROWN.]
TITLES.
1678-86. Colonel The Earl of Mar's Regiment of Foot (afterwards Fusiliers). 1686-1707. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Fusiliers; also (popularly) The Scots Fusiliers Regiment of Foot. 1707-12. The Scots Fusiliers Regiment of Foot. 1712-51. The Royal North British Fusiliers Regiment of Foot. 1751-1877. The 21st (Royal North British) Fusiliers Regiment of Foot. 1877-81. The 21st (Royal Scots Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Royal Scots Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689-1697. Flanders. 1689. Walcourt. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer-Landen. 1702-12. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douay. 1711. Bouchain. 1742-48. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1747. Val. 1761. Belle-Isle. 1776-81. America. 1777. Stillwater. 1794. Martinique. 1794. St. Lucia. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1809. Ionian Islands. 1809. Scylla. 1814. Bergen-op-Zoom. 1814. Netherlands. *1814. Bladensburg. 1814. Baltimore. 1815. New Orleans. *1854. Alma. *1854. Inkerman. *1855. Sevastopol. *1879. South Africa. *1885-87. Burma. *1897-8. Tirah. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Scarlet facings (1678-1712); Scarlet and Blue facings (from 1712).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Thistle within the Circle of St. Andrew," with the Motto, "_Nemo me impune lacessit_." Also "The Royal Cypher and Crown."
NICKNAME.--"The Earl of Mar's Grey-breeks" (from the colour of the breeches and its Colonel's name when raised).
NOTES.--Armed, when raised, with fusils instead of muskets--hence its title. Formerly (1751) "The White Horse of Hanover" and Motto appeared on some appointments.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 21st, or Royal North British Fusiliers._ 1678-1849. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1849.]
_Historical Record of The Royal Scots Fusiliers._ 1678-1885. By James Clarke, late Sergeant Royal Scots Fusiliers. Illustrated. [Edinburgh: Banks & Co. 1885.]
The Cheshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 22nd (The Cheshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The 1st Royal Cheshire Militia. =4th Batt.= The 2nd Royal Cheshire Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE ACORN AND LEAVES.]
TITLES.
1689. Colonel the Duke of Norfolk's Regiment of Foot. 1689-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 22nd Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 22nd (The Cheshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Cheshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne. 1691. Athlone. 1691. Limerick. 1691. Aughrim. 1727. Gibraltar. 1757-60. Canada. *1758. Louisberg. 1759. Quebec. 1761. Dominica. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1775-79. America. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Brooklyn. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1794. St. Lucia. 1794. San Domingo. 1800. Cape of Good Hope. 1804. Deig. 1805. Bhurtpore. 1810. Mauritius. *1843. Meanee. *1843. Hyderabad. *1843. Scinde. 1887. Burma. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Buff facings (in 1689); Scarlet and White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose" (this, though given in _Army List_, is not worn). Also "An Acorn and Oak Leaves."
NICKNAMES.--"The Two Twos" (22nd). "The Red Knights" (in 1795 it was served with red jackets, waistcoats, and breeches, instead of the proper uniform).
NOTES.--First raised at Chester. At Hyderabad (1743) it captured seventeen standards.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 22nd, or Cheshire Regiment of Foot._ 1689-1849. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1849.]
The Royal Welsh Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The Royal Denbigh and Flint Militia. =4th Batt.= The Royal Carnarvon and Merioneth Militia.
[Illustration: THE RISING SUN.]
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: THE RED DRAGON.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1688-89. Colonel Lord Herbert's Regiment of Foot. 1689-1714. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot. 1714-27. The Prince of Wales's Own Royal Welsh Fusiliers. 1727-51. The Royal Welsh Fusiliers. 1751-1881. The 23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1692-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. 1702-12. Germany. 1702. Liége. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer-Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. 1708. Wynendale. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douay. 1711. Bouchain. 1742-48. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1747. Val. 1756. Minorca. 1758. Cherbourg. 1758-62. Germany. *1759. Minden. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Campen 1775-81. America. 1775. Lexington. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Brooklyn. 1777. Brandywine. 1778. Freehold. 1780. Camden. 1781. Guildford. 1792. San Domingo. 1799. Helder. 1799. Crabbendam. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Alkmaer. 1801. Aboukir. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Alexandria. 1807. Copenhagen. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. *1809. Martinique. *1811. Albuera. *1812. Badajos. *1812. Salamanca. 1812. Burgos. *1813. Vittoria. 1813. San Sebastian. *1813. Pyrenees. *1813. Nivelle. *1814. Orthes. *1814. Toulouse. 1815. Quatre-Bras. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1854. Alma. *1854. Inkerman. *1855. Sevastopol. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Lucknow. *1874. Ashantee. *1885-87. Burma. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1688, the colour of facings being unknown, but probably Blue); Scarlet and Blue (from 1742).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Prince of Wales's Plume," with "_Ich Dien_." "The Rising Sun." "The Red Dragon." (The two last are ancient badges of the Princes of Wales.) Also "The White Horse" (of Hanover), with the Motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_." Also "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801).
NICKNAMES.--"The Nanny Goats" and "The Royal Goats" (it has a goat as a regimental pet, which is led with garlanded horns and a shield at the head of the drums--how the custom arose is unknown).
NOTES.--Raised in Wales. Its officers wear the "flash," a relic of the old queue. A leek is also worn in the cap on St. David's Day. Its title in 1714 was bestowed in honour of the Prince of Wales.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 23rd, or Royal Welsh Fusiliers._ 1689-1850. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1850.]
_Historical Record of The Royal Welsh Fusiliers._ By Major Rowland Broughton Mainwaring, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Illustrated. [London: Hatchards. 1889.]
The South Wales Borderers,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 24th (The 2nd Warwickshire) Regiment; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The Royal South Wales Borderers Militia. =4th Batt.= The Royal Montgomery Militia.
[Illustration: THE WELSH DRAGON AND LAUREL WREATH.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1689-1751. Col. Sir Edward Dering's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot (amongst these were Marlborough in 1702 until transferred to the Guards). 1751-82. The 24th Regiment of Foot. 1782-18--. The 24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The South Wales Borderers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690-1. Ireland. 1694. La Hague. 1694. Brest. 1695. Namur. 1697. Brabant. 1702-10. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer-Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Menin. 1708. Lisle. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douay. 1741. Carthagena. 1756. Minorca. 1758. Cherbourg. 1759. Guadaloupe. 1760-62. Germany. 1760. Corbach. 1760. Warburg. 1761. Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1776-81. America. 1777. Stillwater. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Alexandria. *1806. Cape of Good Hope. *1809-14. Peninsula. *1809. Talavera. *1811. Fuentes d'Onor. *1812. Salamanca. 1812. Burgos. *1813. Vittoria. 1813. St. Sebastian. *1813. Pyrenees. *1813. Nivelle. *1814. Orthes. 1814. Toulouse. 1814-15. Nepaul. *1848-49. Punjaub. *1849. Chillianwallah. *1849. Goojerat. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1877-79. South Africa. *1885-87. Burma. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Green facings (till 1881): Scarlet and White facings (from 1881).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Sphinx," for "Egypt" (1801). Also "The Welsh Dragon" within a Laurel Wreath.
NICKNAME.--"Howard's Greens" (from 1717 till 1737, during which period its Colonel's name was Howard and its facings Green). Also (as with the Leicestershires--the 17th) "The Bengal Tigers" (having seen much service in India).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Rambling Reminiscences of the Punjab Campaign, 1848-49; with a brief History of the 24th Regiment from 1689-1889._ By Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew John Macpherson. [Chatham: Mackay. 1889.]
_Historical Records of The 24th Regiment._ 1689-1892. With numerous coloured and other illustrations. Edited by Colonel George Paton, late 24th Regimental District; Colonel Farquhar Glennie, late 24th Foot; and Colonel William Penn Symons, late 24th Foot. [Devonport: Swiss. 1892.]
The King's Own Scottish Borderers,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 25th (The King's Own Borderers) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt. =3rd Batt.= The Scottish Borderers Militia.
"_In veritate Religionis confido._"
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CREST.]
"_Nisi Dominus frustra._"
[Illustration: THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1689-1751. The Edinburgh Regiment of Foot; also Leven's Foot. 1751-82. The 25th (Edinburgh) Regiment of Foot. 1782-1805. The 25th (Sussex) Regiment of Foot. 1805-87. The 25th (The King's Own Borderers) Regiment of Foot. 1887 (from). The King's Own Scottish Borderers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689. Killiecrankie. 1691. Athlone. 1691. Galway. 1691. Limerick. 1692-97. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1727. Gibraltar. 1743-47. Flanders. 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Roucoux. 1747. Val. 1758. Cherbourg. 1758-63. Germany. *1759. Minden. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Campen. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1782-83. Gibraltar. 1794. Toulon. 1794. Corsica. 1799. Helder. *1799. Egmont-op-Zee. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Alexandria. *1809. Martinique. 1815. Martinique. 1815. Guadaloupe. *1878-80. Afghanistan. 1889. Soudan (Gemazieh). *1895. Chitral. *1897-8. Tirah. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet, with deep Yellow facings (1689-1805); Scarlet and Blue facings (from 1805).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Royal Crest," with Motto, "_In veritate Religionis confido_" (conferred in 1805 by George III. on change of Title). Also "The Castle of Edinburgh," with Motto, "_Nisi Dominus frustra_" (the Regiment was raised to defend the City of Edinburgh). Also "The White Horse" (of Hanover), with Motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_." Also "The Sphinx," for "Egypt" (1801).
NICKNAME.--"The K.O.B.s" (its initials); also "The Botherers," and "The Kokky-Olly Birds."
NOTES.--Said to have been raised to the number of 800 men in two hours. It captured two standards at Val (1747).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Records of The King's Own Borderers, or Old Edinburgh Regiment._ By Captain R. T. Higgins. [London: Chapman and Hall. 1873.]
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 26th (The Cameronians) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= (formerly) The 90th (Perthshire Volunteers--Light Infantry) Regiment; with Militia Batts. =3rd & 4th Batts.= The 2nd Royal Lanark Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
[Illustration: THE DRAGON OF CHINA.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1688. The Cameronian Guard. 1689-1751. The Earl of Angus's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot; also for a considerable part of this period, "The Cameronians." 1751-86. The 26th Regiment of Foot. 1786-1881. The 26th (The Cameronians) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1759-63. The 90th (Irish Light Infantry) Regiment: disbanded. 1775-83. The 90th Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1794-18--. The 90th (Perthshire Volunteers--Light Infantry) Regiment.
1881 (from). The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours," the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1689. Dunkeld. 1691-95. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702-13. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim (1). *1706. Ramilies (1). 1707. Dendermonde. 1707. Ath. 1708. Wynendale. *1708. Oudenarde (1). 1708. Lisle. 1708. Ghent. *1709. Malplaquet (1). 1709. Pont-à-Vendin. 1710. Douay. 1711. Bouchain. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1727. Gibraltar. 1761. Belleisle. 1762. Havannah. 1775-81. America. 1775. St. John's. 1795. Quiberon. 1798. Minorca. *1801. Egypt (1 & 2). *1801. Mandora (2). 1801. Alexandria. 1808-9. Peninsula. *1809. Corunna (1). 1809. Flushing. *1809. Martinique (2). *1810. Guadaloupe (2). 1811-12. Peninsula. *1840-42. China (1). *1846-47. South Africa (2). *1855. Sevastopol (2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Lucknow (2). *1868. Abyssinia (1). *1877-79. South Africa (2). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet and White facings (in 1689); Scarlet and Pale Yellow facings (in 1713); 2nd Batt., Scarlet and Buff (in 1794). Now Dark Green and Rifle Green for both Batts.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Sphinx" with "Egypt" (for 1801). Also "The Dragon" (for China, 1840-42). _See_ "Notes."
NICKNAMES, &C.--The old 26th (1st Batt.) was familiarly known as "The Scots," _circa_ 1762; while the late 90th, when raised, was dubbed "The Perthshire Grey-breeks" (from the colour of their breeches).
NOTES.--The 1st Batt. of The Cameronians trace a direct descent from the old "Cameronian Guard" of the "Lords of Convention," the name itself being derived from Richard Cameron, a famous preacher. The Cameronians, as a rifle corps, carry no colours--its honours are displayed on various appointments.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 26th, or Cameronian Regiment._ By T. Carter. [London: Byfield, Stanford & Co. 1867.]
_Records of the 90th Regiment (Perthshire Light Infantry). With Roll of Officers from 1795 to 1800._ By Captain A. L. Delavoye, 56th Foot (late 90th Light Infantry). [London: Richardson & Co. 1880.]
The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 108th (Madras Infantry) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The Fermanagh Militia. =4th Batt.= The Tyrone Militia. =5th Batt.= The Donegal Militia.
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE.]
[Illustration: THE CASTLE OF INNISKILLING.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1689-1751. Colonel Zachariah Tiffin's (or successive Colonels' names) Regiment of Foot. 1751-1881. The 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
=2nd Batt.=
1760-63. The 108th Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1794-96. The 108th Regiment of Foot: dispersed between 64th and 85th Foot. 1854-58. The Hon. East India Company's 3rd (Madras Infantry) Regiment. 1858-61. The 3rd (Madras) Regiment. 1861-81. The 108th (Madras Infantry) Regiment. 1881 (from). The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1739. Porto Bello. 1741. Carthagena. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1756-60. Canada. 1758. Ticonderoga. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Grenada. 1762. Havannah. 1775-78. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. Long Island. 1776. White Plains. 1777. Germantown. 1778. St. Lucia. 1779. Grenada. 1793. Nieuport. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Nimeguen. 1795. Guildermalsen. 1796. Grenada. *1796. St. Lucia (1). 1799. Helder. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Alkmaer. *1801. Egypt (1). 1801. Alexandria. *1806. Maida (1). *1808-14. Peninsula (1). 1809. Scylla. 1811. Albuera. *1812. Badajos (1). *1812. Salamanca (1). *1813. Vittoria (1). 1813. St. Sebastian. 1813. Bidassoa. *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). *1814. Orthes (1). *1814. Toulouse (1). 1814. Plattsburg. *1815. Waterloo (1). 1815. Netherlands. *1834-35. South Africa (1). *1846-47. South Africa (1). *1857-58. Central India (2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet and Buff facings (in 1689). 2nd Batt., Scarlet and Yellow facings (in 1854). Both wear Scarlet and Blue facings at the present time.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Castle of Inniskilling with St. George's Colours" (in recognition of the defence of the Castle of Inniskilling in 1691). Also "The White Horse" (of Hanover), with the Motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_" (for services during the Jacobite rising of 1715). Also "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801).
NOTES.--Formed from three Companies of the Inniskilling forces. It is unique in using the old Irish war-pipes. While employed on the Isthmus of Darien all but nine of six hundred men succumbed. For distinguished gallantry at St. Lucia, in 1696, it was directed that the French garrison in marching out should lay down their arms to the 27th, other marks of favour being likewise accorded to the officers and men of the regiment.
NICKNAME.--"The Lumps."
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 27th Inniskillings._
_A History of The 27th Regiment, now The 1st Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers._ From its formation in 1689 to 1893. Compiled by Lieut.-Col. C. J. Lloyd Davidson. Illustrated with coloured plates of costumes and other illustrations.
The Gloucestershire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The Royal South Gloucester Militia; and =4th Batt.= The Royal North Gloucester Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1694-1751. Colonel Sir John Gibson's (or successive Colonels' names) Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 28th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Gloucestershire Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1742-48. The 61st Regiment of Foot: disbanded.
1755-59. The 61st Regiment of Foot: re-numbered as The 59th Foot (the present 2nd East Lancashire Regiment). 1758-82. The 61st Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Gloucestershire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1702-6. Flanders. 1702. Huy. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies (1). 1706-12. Spain. 1707. Almanza. 1742-47. Flanders. 1745. Fontenoy. 1747. Hulst. 1757-60. Canada. *1758. Louisberg (1). 1758. Cape Breton. *1759 Quebec (1). 1759. Martinique. 1760. Salery. 1761. Belle Isle. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1776-78. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. White Plains. 1776. Brunx. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1778. St. Lucia. 1782. Minorca. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Nimeguen. 1795. Guildermalsen. 1796. St. Lucia. 1796. Grenada. 1798. Minorca. 1800. Kaffraria. *1801. Egypt (1 & 2). 1801. Aboukir. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. *1806. Maida (2). 1807. Copenhagen. 1809. Flushing. *1809-14. Peninsula (1 & 2). *1809. Corunna (1). 1809. Douro. *1809. Talavera (2). 1810. Busaco. 1810. Torres Vedras. 1810. Almeida. *1811. Barossa (1). *1811. Albuera (1). 1811. Arroyo-des-Molinos. 1812. Ciudad Rodrigo. *1812. Salamanca (2). 1812. Almaraj. 1812. Burgos. 1812. Badajos. *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. Pyrenees (1 & 2). *1813. Nivelle (1 & 2). *1813. Nive (1 & 2). *1814. Orthes (1 & 2). *1814. Toulouse (1 & 2). 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo (1). 1815. Netherlands. *1848-49. Punjab (2). *1849. Chillianwallah (2). *1849. Goojerat (2). *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Delhi (2). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Yellow facings (1st Batt. in 1742), and Scarlet and Buff facings (2nd Batt. in 1758). Now Scarlet with White facings.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Sphinx" for "Egypt," 1801. [The unique distinction of wearing the Regimental number both in front and at the back of the cap was bestowed on the old 28th for distinguished conduct at Alexandria (1801), having been then engaged with the enemy front and rear. "The Sphinx" is now so worn.]
NICKNAMES.--"The Old Braggs" (from its Colonel's name, 1734-51). Also "The Slashers" (the current stories to account for this sobriquet are mythical). "The Whitewashes" (of the 61st). "The Right-abouts."
NOTES.--At Almanza the old 28th was all but cut to pieces: at Waterloo it captured a flag of the 25th French Infantry. The old 61st was formerly the 2nd Batt. of The 3rd Buffs, and so retained its Buff facings.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Narrative of The Campaigns of The 28th Regiment._ From 1862. By Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Cadell. [London: Whittaker. 1835.]
_Historical Records of The 28th, North Gloucestershire Regiment._ 1692-1882. By Lieutenant-Colonel F. Brodigan. [London: Blackfriars Publishing Co. 1884.]
_Historical Record of The 61st or South Gloucestershire Regiment._ 1758-1844. [London: Parker. 1844.]
The Worcestershire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot; the 3rd and 4th Batts. are authorised; with Militia Batts. =5th Batt.= The 1st Worcestershire Militia. =6th Batt.= The 2nd Worcestershire Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: FIRM.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1694-1751. Colonel Thomas Farington's (or successive Colonels' names) Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 29th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1701-51. Colonel Viscount Charlemont's (or successive Colonels' names) Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 36th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Worcestershire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1704-8. Spain. 1704-6. Germany. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies (1) 1706. Barcelona. 1707. Almanza. 1711. Quebec. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1727. Gibraltar. 1744-48. Flanders. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Culloden. 1747. Val. 1758. Cherbourg. 1761. Belle Isle. 1776-81. America. 1776. Quebec. *1783-98. Hindoostan (2). 1791. Bangalore. 1791. Nundy-Droog. 1792. Seringapatam. 1793. Pondicherry. 1796. Grenada. 1799. Helder. 1799. Oud-Karspel. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. *1800-1. Mysore (2). 1800. Quiberon. 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Monte Video. *1808-14. Peninsula (1 & 2). *1808. Roleia (1 & 2). *1808. Vimiera (1 & 2). 1809. Douro. *1809. Corunna (2). 1809. Flushing. *1809. Talavera (1). 1811. Badajos. *1811. Albuera (1). *1812. Salamanca (2). *1813. Pyrenees (2). *1813. Nivelle (2). *1813. Nive (2). *1814. Orthes (2). *1814. Toulouse (2). *1845. Ferozeshah (1). *1846. Sobraon (1). *1848-49. Punjab (1). 1848. Chenab. 1848. Ionian Islands. *1849. Chillianwallah (1). *1849. Goojerat (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (in 1702); Scarlet with White facings (present time) for both Battalions. The old 36th Foot wore Scarlet with Green facings from 1742 to the time of the territorial re-arrangement, when all non-"Royal" regiments assumed "White" for their facings.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose" (since 1881). Also "Firm" (worn by the old 36th since, if not before, 1773, but why is not known).
NICKNAMES.--"The Ever-Sworded 29th" (supposed to date back to 1746, from a regimental usage that all officers wore their swords at mess; now confined to the Captain and Subaltern of the day). "The Old Bold" (of the 29th). "The Saucy Greens" (of the 36th Foot from their facings). "The Star (or Guard) of the Line." The "Vein-openers."
NOTES.--The 29th captured a standard from the French at Talavera (1809). Its quick-step--the Royal Windsor March--was presented by the Princess Augusta.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_History of Thomas Farrington's Regiment; afterwards 29th (Worcestershire) Foot._ 1694-1891. By Major H. Everard. [Worcester: Littlebury & Co. 1891.]
_Historical Records of The 3rd and 4th Battalions Worcestershire Regiment._ By Captain R. Holden.
_Historical Records of The 36th, or Herefordshire Regiment._ 1701-1852. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1853.]
_Historical Records of The 36th Regiment._ 1852-81. [London: Mitchell. 1883.]
The East Lancashire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt. =3rd Batt.= The 5th Lancashire Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
[Illustration: THE RED ROSE OF LANCASTER.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-14. Colonel Thomas Sanderson's (or its Colonel's name) Regiment of Marines. 1714-51. Colonel Charles Willis's (or its Colonel's name) Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 30th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The East Lancashire Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1741-48. The 59th Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 48th Foot. 1755. The 59th Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 56th Foot. 1755-57. The 61st Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 59th Foot. 1757-82. The 59th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The East Lancashire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1704-5. Gibraltar. 1704. Malaga. 1704-6. Spain. 1705. Barcelona. 1706. Alicante. 1706. Tortosa. 1707. Lerida. 1708. Cagliari. 1758. Cherbourg. 1761. Belle Isle. 1775-76. America. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1781. Carolina. 1782-83. Gibraltar. 1794. Toulon. 1794. Corsica. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Nimeguen. 1796. St. Vincent. 1798. Minorca. 1800. Malta. 1801. Mandora. *1801. Egypt (1). 1801. Alexandria. 1801. Marabout. *1806. Cape of Good Hope (2). 1806-7. Madras. 1808-9. Peninsula. *1809. Corunna (2). 1810. Mauritius. *1811. Java (2). *1810-13. Peninsula (1 & 2). *1812. Badajos (1). *1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria (2). *1813. St. Sebastien (2). *1813. Nive (2). 1814. Bayonne. 1814-15. Netherlands. 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo (1). 1815-19. Hindoostan. 1817-19. Mahratta War. 1819. Asseerghur. *1826. Bhurtpore (2). *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). 1857-58. China. *1857. Canton (2). 1858. Nantow. *1878-80. Afghanistan (2). *1879. Ahmed Khel (2). 1879. Ghuznee. 1879. Cabool. 1880. Candahar. *1895. Chitral. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Red with Yellow facings (the latter probably from formation, but certainly since 1742 till 1881 (?)). 2nd Batt., Red and Purple facings (in 1755); Scarlet and "lily"-White (in 1815). Now Scarlet and White facings for both Batts.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Sphinx," for "Egypt" (1801): the honour was won by the 1st Batt. Also (since territorial re-organisation) "The Red Rose of Lancaster."
NICKNAMES.--1st Batt., "The Triple X's," or "The Three Tens" (the regimental number). 2nd Batt., "The Lily-Whites" (from the facings).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of The XXX Regiment._ [London: Clowes. 1887.]
The East Surrey Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 31st (The Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The 1st Royal Surrey Militia. =4th Batt.= The 3rd Royal Surrey Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE STAR AND ARMS OF GUILDFORD.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-14. Col. George Villiers' (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Marines. 1714-51. Colonel Sir Harry Goring's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 31st Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1756-58. The 31st Regiment of Foot (2nd Batt.). 1758-82. The 70th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1813. The 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot. 1813-25. The 70th (Glasgow Lowland) Regiment of Foot. 1825-81. The 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The East Surrey Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1702. Cadiz. 1702. Vigo Bay. 1704-6. Spain. 1704-5. Gibraltar 1705. Barcelona. 1706. Carthagena. 1706. Ivica. 1706. Majorca. 1706. Sardinia. 1707. Toulon. 1708. Cagliari. 1708. Minorca. 1742-45. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen (1). 1745. Fontenoy. 1772. St. Vincent. 1776-81. America. 1794. Martinique. 1794. St. Lucia. *1794. Guadaloupe (2). 1796. St. Lucia. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Alkmaer. 1800. Isle de Huet. 1807. Egypt. 1807. Rosetta. *1809-14. Peninsula (1). *1809. Talavera (1). 1810. Guadaloupe. *1811. Albuera (1). 1813-14. Canada. *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). *1813. Nive (1). 1813. Bayonne. *1814. Orthes (1). 1814. Plattsburg. 1824-46. Hindoostan. *1842. Cabool (1). *1845. Moodkee (1). *1845. Ferozeshah (1). *1846. Aliwal (1). *1846. Sobraon (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1860. China. *1860. Taku Forts (1). *1863-65. New Zealand (2). *1878-79. Afghanistan (2). *1885. Suakim (2). 1885. Tamai. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings (when raised). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Grey facings (1758-68); Scarlet and Black facings (1768). Both Batts. (from 1881), Scarlet with White facings.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose" was suggested for this as for other regiments when territorialised, and, though not used, still retains a place in official papers. Also "A Star and Arms of Guildford"--these are the old badges of the Militia battalions.
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Young Buffs" (of the late 31st, King George II. having, through the similarity of the facings, mistaken it at Dettingen for the 3rd (or "Old ") Buffs). "The Glasgow Greys" (of the late 70th), from its facings and many Glasgow men serving in its ranks.
NOTES.--On its way to Bengal in 1824, part of the old 31st was on board the East Indiaman _Kent_ when burnt in the Bay of Biscay. It specially distinguished itself in the Sikh War by capturing a colour at Ferozeshah, another at Aliwal, and two more at Sobraon.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 31st (or Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot._ 1702-1850. With Services of the Marine Corps, 1664-1748. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1850.]
_Historical Record of The 70th Surrey Regiment of Foot._ 1758-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1849.]
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 32nd (Cornwall--Light Infantry) Regiment. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt. =3rd Batt.= The Royal Cornwall Rangers Militia.
[Illustration: THE COLLAR BADGE.]
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: ORNAMENT ON HELMET PLATE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-14. Colonel Edward Fox's (or Jacob Borr's) Regiment of Marines. 1714-51. Colonel Jacob Borr's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 32nd Regiment of Foot. 1782-1858. The 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot. 1858-81. The 32nd (Cornwall--Light Infantry).
=2nd Batt.=
1741-51. Colonel James Price (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 46th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1702. Cadiz. 1702. Vigo. 1704-5. Gibraltar. 1704-6. Spain. 1705. Barcelona. 1742-47. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen (1). 1745. Fontenoy. 1747. Val. 1757-60. Canada. 1758. Ticonderoga. 1759. Niagara. 1761. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1776-78. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1777. Brandywine. 1778. St. Lucia. 1792. Gibraltar. 1794. Martinique. 1795-96. St. Vincent. *1805. Dominica (2). *1808-14. Peninsula (1). *1808. Roleia (1). *1808. Vimiera (1). *1809. Corunna (1). 1809. Martinique. 1809. Flushing. 1810. Guadaloupe. 1812. Badajos. *1812. Salamanca (1). 1812. Burgos. *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). *1813. Nive (1). *1814. Orthes (1). 1815. Quatre-Bras. *1815. Waterloo (1). 1815. Netherlands. *1848-49. Punjaub (1). 1848. Soorajkhoond. *1849. Mooltan (1). *1849. Goojerat (1). 1854. Alma. 1854. Inkerman. 1854. Balaclava. *1855. Sevastopol (2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Lucknow (1). 1857. Cawnpore. *1882. Egypt (2). *1882. Tel-el-Kebir (2). *1884-85. Nile (2). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with White facings (at formation as now). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (in 1741: the latter now White as with all non-"Royal" regiments).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--Officially, "The United Red and White Rose," but not worn. On appointments various special devices--combining "A Bugle with Strings," "The Coronet of the Duke of Cornwall," "The County Badge," with Motto, "One and All," "A Turreted Archway," and "Two Feathers" (red). [The "Turreted Archway" commemorates the defence of "Lucknow;" and the "Two Red Feathers" is a distinction of the 46th, a Light company of which, in 1777, with others were brigaded as "The Light Battalion." The Americans were so harassed by the Brigade that they vowed "No Quarter." In derision, to prevent mistakes, The Light Battalion dyed their feathers red: the 46th Foot alone has retained the distinction.]
NICKNAMES, &C.--These pertain to the late 46th: "Murray's Bucks" (from Colonel's name [1743-64] and its smart appearance on home duty in Scottish Royal livery). "The Surprisers" (from an incident [1777] in the American War). "The Lacedemonians" (its Colonel once, when under heavy fire, made a disciplinarian speech concerning the Lacedemonians). Also, in early days, "The Edinburgh Regiment." "The Red Feathers." "The Docs" (the initials).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of The 32nd (Cornwall) Light Infantry, now 1st Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry._ 1702-1892. By Colonel G. C. Swiney. [Devonport: Swiss. 1893.]
The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 33rd (Duke of Wellington's) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 76th Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt. =3rd Batt.= The 6th West York Militia.
[Illustration: THE CREST AND MOTTO OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.]
[Illustration: THE ELEPHANT WITH HOWDAH.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-51. Colonel The Earl of Huntingdon's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 33rd Regiment of Foot. 1782-1853. The 33rd (1st York, West Riding) Regiment of Foot. 1853-81. The 33rd (Duke of Wellington's) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1756-63. The 76th Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1777-84. The 76th (Macdonald's Highlanders) Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1787-1812. The 76th (Hindoostan) Regiment of Foot. 1812-81. The 76th Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1702-4. Germany. 1704-10. Spain. 1705. Valentia d'Alcantara. 1707. Almanza. 1742-47. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen (1). 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Roucoux. 1746. Tongres. 1747. Val. 1758. Cherbourg. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Corbach. 1761. Kerk Denkern. 1761. Belle-Isle. 1762. Martinique. 1776-81. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1778. Freehold. 1780. Camden. 1781. Guildford. *1780-1806. Hindoostan (2). 1791. Bangalore. 1791. Savendroog. 1792. Seringapatam. 1794-95. Flanders. 1795. Guildermalsen. 1799. Malvelly. *1799. Seringapatam (1). *1800-1. Mysore (2). *1803. Allyghur (2). *1803. Delhi (2). 1803. Agra. *1803. Leswarree (2). *1804. Deig (2). 1805. Bhurtpore. *1808-9. Peninsula (2). 1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. 1810. Mauritius. *1813. Nive (2). 1813-14. Peninsula. 1813. Pyrenees. 1813. Bidassoa. 1813. Nive. 1814. Bayonne. 1814-15. Netherlands. 1814. Antwerp. 1814. Bergen-op-Zoom. 1814. Canada. 1814. Plattsburg. 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo (1). *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1868. Abyssinia (1). 1868. Magdala. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (or Red) with Scarlet facings for both regiments till the introduction of the territorial system. Now Scarlet, faced with White.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--(1) "The Crest and Motto of the Duke of Wellington" (the 33rd was the first regiment commanded by "The Hero of Waterloo," and is the only corps in the British Army named after a subject); also (2) "The Elephant" to the 76th for valour in India. In 1808 The East India Company presented it with honorary colours: in conjunction with the 8th Hussars it captured 44 standards and 72 guns at Leswarree (1803).
NICKNAMES, &C.--1st Batt., "Havercake Lads" (the recruiting sergeants, _circa_ 1782, carried oaten cakes on their sword-points when beating up). 2nd Batt., "The Immortals" (from most of its men having been wounded in Lake's Campaigns). "The Pigs" (from its "Elephant" badge). "The Old Seven and Sixpennies" (from its number, and the amount of a lieutenant's pay).
The Border Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The Royal Cumberland Militia. =4th Batt.= The Royal Westmoreland Militia.
[Illustration: THE LAUREL WREATH.]
[Illustration: THE DRAGON OF CHINA.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-51. Colonel Lord Lucas's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 34th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1742-48. The 55th Regiment of Foot: now the 1st Essex. 1756-58. The 55th Regiment of Foot: now The 1st Shropshire Light Infantry. 1755-57. The 57th Regiment of Foot: renumbered in 1757-82. The 55th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Border Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1705-7. Spain. 1705. Barcelona. 1706. Montjuich. 1709-12. Germany. 1710. Douay. 1711. Bouchain. 1718. Vigo. 1727. Gibraltar. 1744. Flanders. 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Jacobite rising. 174-. Falkirk. 174-. Culloden. 1757. Minorca. 1757-60. Canada. 1758. Ticonderoga. 1759. Niagara. 1758. Louisberg. 1758. Cherbourg. 1762. Havannah. 1775-78. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. Long Island. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1777. Stillwater. 1778. St. Lucia. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Nimeguen. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1796. St. Lucia. 1796. St. Vincent. 1796. Grenada. 1799. Helder. 1799. Crabbendam. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Alkmaer. 1800. Kaffraria. 1800-23. Hindoostan. 1809. San Domingo. *1809-14. Peninsula (1). *1811. Albuera. *1811. Arroyo-dos-Molinos (1). *1813. Vittoria (1). 1813. Maya. *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). *1813. Nive (1). *1814. Orthes (1). 1814. Toulouse. 1814-15. Netherlands. 1814. Bergen-op-Zoom. 1820. Kaffraria. *1840-2. China (2). 1842. Chusan. 1842. Chinghai. 1842. Ningpoo. 1842. Ching-Kiang-Foo. *1854. Alma (2). *1854. Inkerman (2). *1855. Sevastopol (1 & 2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1857. Cawnpore. *1858. Lucknow (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Red (or Scarlet) with bright Yellow facings (when raised); the latter changed to White when territorialised in 1881; 2nd Batt., Red and Dark Green facings (1755); Scarlet with White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"A Laurel Wreath" (an old 34th Badge for services at Fontenoy: _see_ NOTES). Also "The Dragon of China" (to the 55th); the two are variously combined for different appointments.
NICKNAME.--"The Two Fives" (to the 55th, for its number; _cf._ "The Two XX's" = the late 20th).
NOTES.--A red and white pompon, or tuft, was formerly worn by the 34th in recognition of the capture of the 34th French Infantry at Arroyo-dos-Molinos. The Royal Arms appear in the lace of the drummers' coats in memory of Fontenoy: _see_ BADGES.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 34th (The Cumberland) Regiment of Foot._ 1702-1844. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1844.]
_Historical Account of The 34th and 55th Regiments._ By George Noakes, Quartermaster-Sergeant, 2nd Brigade Depôt. [Carlisle: Thurnam & Sons. 1875.]
The Royal Sussex Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 35th Royal Sussex Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 107th (Bengal Infantry) Regiment; with Militia Batt. =3rd Batt.= The Royal Sussex Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE COLLAR BADGE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1701-51. Colonel The Earl of Donegal's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot: also popularly "The Belfast Regiment." 1751-82. The 35th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1805. The 35th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot. 1805-32. The 35th (Sussex) Regiment of Foot. 1832-1881. The 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1854-58. The Hon. East India Company's 3rd (Bengal European Light Infantry) Regiment. 1858-61. The 3rd (Bengal Light Infantry) Regiment. 1861-1881. The 107th Bengal Infantry Regiment.
1881 (from). The Royal Sussex Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1702. Cadiz. 1704-5. Gibraltar. 1704-8. Spain. 1706. Barcelona. 1707. Almanza. 1757-60. Canada. *1758. Louisbourg (1). *1759. Quebec (1). 1760. Sillery. 1761. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1775-78. America. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. Brunx. 1778. St. Lucia. 1794. Martinique. 1794. St. Lucia. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Crabbendam. 1799. Alkmaer. 1800. Malta. *1806. Maida (1). 1807. Rosetta. 1807. Egypt. 1809. Naples. 1809. Flushing. 1810. Ionian Islands. 1814-15. Netherlands. 1814. Antwerp. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1882. Egypt (1). *1884-85. Nile (1). *1885. Abu Klea (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Orange facings (1701-1832, the Orange being changed to Blue on proceeding to Ireland). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with White facings. Scarlet with Blue facings for both Batts. (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose." Also (though approved not in _Army List_) "A White Feather" (_see_ Notes), "A Maltese Cross" (_see_ Notes), and "The Centre of The Star of the Garter," combined.
NICKNAME.--"The Orange Lilies" (from its facings and white plume).
NOTES.--"The White Plume," worn till 1800, and now included in the regimental badge, was worn at Quebec, being taken from The Royal Roussillon French Grenadiers; while "The Maltese Cross" is in memory of the capture of Malta. The Regiment was also at one time known as "The Prince of Orange's Own," having received its facings as a mark of favour.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Memoir of The 35th Royal Sussex Regiment._ By Richard Trimen, late Captain 35th Foot. [Southampton. 1873.]
The Hampshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia. =3rd Batt.= The Hampshire Militia.
[Illustration: THE TIGER AND WREATH. (As on Helmet-plate.)]
[Illustration: THE HAMPSHIRE ROSE. (As on Collar.)]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-51. Colonel Thomas Meredith's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 37th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1758-82. The 67th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Hampshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1702-12. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim (1). 1705. Helixem. 1705. Neer-Hespen. *1706. Ramilies (1). 1707. Ath. 1708. Menin. *1708. Oudenarde (1). 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet (1). 1710. Douai. 1742-47. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen (1). 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Culloden. 1747. Val. 1758-62. Germany. 1758. Cherbourg. *1759. Minden (1). 1761. Kirk-Denkem. 1761. Belle Isle. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1776-80. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. Long Island. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Famars. 1793. Dunkirk. *1794. Tournay (1). 1794. Nimeguen. 1795. Guildermalsen. *1805-26. India (2). *1810-14. Peninsula (1 & 2) *1811. Barrossa (2). 1814. Barcelona. 1814-15. Netherlands. 1814. Antwerp. 1814. Bergen-op-Zoom. 1819. Asseerghur. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1860-62. China. *1860. Taku Forts (2). *1860. Pekin (2). *1878-80. Afghanistan (2). *1879. Charasiah (2). *1879. Cabool (2). *1885-87. Burma (2). 1885-87. Mandalay. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Yellow facings (both Batts. till Territorialisation changed the facings, as in all non-"Royal" regiments, to White).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Royal Tiger in a Laurel-Wreath" (to the 67th for "India"). Also "The Hampshire Rose" on some appointments (Henry V., when _en route_ to Agincourt, conferred the Lancastrian Rose on the City of Winchester).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Annals of The 37th North Hampshire Regiment._ [Winchester: Warren. 1878.]
_Historical Record of The 67th, or South Hampshire Regiment._ 1758-1849. [London: Parker. 1849.]
_Regimental Orders._ By Lieutenant R. W. Barlow. [London: 1868.]
_Colburn's United Service Magazine._ January-February, 1874, and August, 1882.
The South Staffordshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd & 4th Batts.= The 1st (King's Own) Stafford Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
[Illustration: THE STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-51. Colonel Luke Lillingstone's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 38th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1758-64. The 80th (Light-armed) Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1778-84. The 80th (Royal Edinburgh Volunteers) Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1793-1881. The 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The South Staffordshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1759. Guadaloupe. 1762. Martinique. 1775-80. America. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Brooklyn. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. *1801. Egypt (2). 1806. Cape of Good Hope. 1806. Buenos Ayres. *1807. Monte Video (1). *1808-14. Peninsula (1). *1808. Roleia (1). *1808. Vimiera (1). *1809. Corunna (1). 1809. Flushing. *1810. Busaco (1). *1812. Badajos (1). *1812. Salamanca (1). 1812. Burgos. *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. St. Sebastian (1). 1813. Bidassoa. *1813. Nive (1). 1813. Nivelle. 1814. Bayonne. 1819. Cape of Good Hope. *1824-26. Ava (1). 1845. Moodkee (2). *1845. Ferozeshah (1). *1846. Sobraon (2). 1852. Rangoon. *1852-53. Pegu (2). *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1857. Cawnpore. *1858. Lucknow (1). *1858. Central India (2). *1878-79. South Africa (2). *1882. Egypt (1). *1884-85. Nile (1). *1885. Kirbecan (1)
UNIFORM.--Both Battalions Scarlet and Yellow facings (on formation); Scarlet with White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Sphinx," for "Egypt" (1801). Also "The Staffordshire Knot" (an ancient royal borough badge).
NICKNAMES.--"The Pump and Tortoise" (of the 38th). Also "The Staffordshire Knots" (of the 80th).
NOTES.--The late 80th captured a gun at Ferozeshah (1845).
The Dorsetshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot; with Militia. =3rd Batt.= The Dorset Militia.
"_Primus in Indis._"
[Illustration: THE CASTLE, KEY, AND MOTTO.]
[Illustration: THE MARABOUT SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-51. Colonel Richard Coote's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 39th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1807. The 39th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot. 1807-81. The 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1755-57. The 56th Regiment of Foot; renumbered. 1757-82. The 54th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Dorsetshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1707-12. Spain. 1707. Almanza (?). 1709. Caya. 1718. Messina. 1727. Gibraltar. 1757. Calcutta. *1757. Plassey (1). 1776-81. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1778. Rhode Island. 1778. Connecticut. *1779-84. Gibraltar (1). 1780. Charlestown. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Martinique. 1794. St. Lucia. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1796. St. Vincent. 1800. Isle Houat. 1800. Cadiz. 1800. Minorca. 1800. Malta. 1801. Egypt (2). 1801. Aboukir. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. *1801. Marabout (2). 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Montevideo. *1809-14. Peninsula (1). 1810. Busaco. *1811. Albuera (1). 1811. Arroyo-dos-Molinos. 1812-14. Canada. 1812. Badajos. *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). *1813. Nive (1). 1814-15. Netherlands. *1814. Orthes (1). 1814. Tarbes. 1814. Bayonne. 1814. Toulouse. 1814. Plattsburg. 1814. Antwerp. *1824-26. Ava (1). *1843. Maharajpore (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). *1858-59. Indian Mutiny. *1897-98. Tirah. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st and 2nd Batts., Scarlet with Green facings (at formation); Scarlet with White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES, &C.--The motto, "_Primus in Indis_" (the 39th Foot was the first King's Regiment to serve in India). Also "The Castle, Key, and Motto"--"_Mortis Insignia Calpe_" (for defence of Gibraltar--1779-83). Also the "Marabout Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801)--at this battle a gun, now at Woolwich, was captured by the 54th.
NICKNAMES, &C.--"Sankey's Horse" (of the 39th, 1707, from its Colonel's name, and a tradition that to expedite its march to Almanza it was mounted on mules). Also (_circa_ 1742) "The Green Linnets" (from its pea-green facings).
NOTES.--The 39th captured four guns and two standards at Maharajpore in 1843.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 39th, or Dorsetshire Regiment of Foot._ 1702-1853. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1853.]
_Records of the 54th West Norfolk Regiment._ [Roorkee: Thomason. 1851.]
The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 82nd (Prince of Wales's Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalion. =3rd Batt.= The 4th Royal Lancashire Militia.
[Illustration: THE PRINCE OF WALES'S PLUME.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1717-51. Colonel Richard Philip's Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 40th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1793-1881. The 82nd (Prince of Wales's Volunteers) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1757-60. Canada. *1758. Louisbourg (1). 1759. Quebec. 1760. Montreal. 1761. Guadaloupe. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1776-78. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. Long Island. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1778. St. Lucia. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1795. St. Vincent. 1796. Grenada. 1798. San Domingo. 1798. Leghorn. 1798. Malta. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Aboukir. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Rosetta. 1801. Alexandria. 1806. Buenos Ayres *1807. Monte Video (1). 1807. Copenhagen. *1808-14. Peninsula (1 & 2). *1808. Roleia (1 & 2). *1808. Vimiera (1 & 2). 1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. *1809. Talavera (1). 1810. Busaco. 1811. Albuera. 1811. Barrossa. 1811. Tarifa. *1812. Badajos (1). 1812. Burgos. 1812. Ciudad Rodrigo. *1812. Salamanca (1). 1813. Maya. *1813. Vittoria (1 & 2). *1813. Pyrenees (1 & 2). 1813. St. Sebastian. *1813. Nivelle (1 & 2). 1813. Nive. *1814. Orthes (1 & 2). *1814. Toulouse (1). 1814. Bordeaux. *1814. Niagara (2). *1815. Waterloo (1). 1815. Netherlands. *1842. Candahar (1). *1842. Ghuznee (1). *1842. Cabool (1). *1843. Maharajpore (1). *1855. Sevastopol (2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Lucknow (2). 1857. Cawnpore. *1860-65. New Zealand (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings (1717). 2nd Batt., Scarlet and Yellow facings (1793). Both Batts., at present time, Scarlet with White facings.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Prince of Wales's Plume" (the Colonel of the 82nd when raised was attached to the household of the Prince of Wales). Also "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801--to the 40th Foot).
NICKNAME.--"The Excellers" (of the 40th (XL.) Foot). "The Fighting Fortieth."
NOTES.--The 40th captured four standards at Maharajpore (1843).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_A Short Record of the 1st Battalion Prince of Wales's Volunteers, (South Lancashire Regiment), formerly the 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment._ By Captain R. H. Raymond-Smithies, 1st Batt. Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment). [Jersey: 1891.]
_Historical Records of the 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment, now 1st Battalion Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment), from its formation in 1717 to 1893._ With many coloured plates and other illustrations. By Captain R. H. Raymond-Smithies, 1st Batt. Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment). [Devonport: Swiss. 1894.]
_Historical Record of the 82nd Regiment (or Prince of Wales's Volunteers)._ By Major Jarvis, 82nd Regiment. [London: Mitchell. 1866.]
The Welsh Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 41st (The Welsh) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalion. =3rd Batt.= The Royal Glamorgan Militia.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITH THE IMPERIAL CROWN.]
[Illustration: CENTRE ORNAMENT ON HELMET-PLATE.]
[Illustration: THE DRAGON OF WALES.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1719-87. Independent Companies of Invalids (at first); subsequently The 41st (Royal Invalids) Regiment. 1787-1822. The 41st Regiment of Foot. 1822-81. The 41st (The Welsh) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1756-58. The 24th (2nd Batt.) Regiment of Foot; renumbered. 1758-82. The 69th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Welsh Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1761. Belle Isle. 1778. St. Lucia. 1793. Toulon. 1794. Corsica. 1794. San Domingo. 1795. Hyères. 1796. Genoa. 1796. Porto Ferrajo. *1797. St. Vincent (2). 1799. Helder. 1799. Bergen. 1806. Vellore. *1809. Bourbon (2). 1810. Mauritius. *1811. Java (2). 1812-14. Canada. *1812. Detroit (1). *1812. Queenstown (1). *1813. Miami (1). *1813. Niagara (1). 1814-15. Netherlands. 1814. Bergen-op-Zoom. 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo (2). *1815-26. India (2). *1824-26. Ava (1). *1842. Candahar (1). *1842. Ghuznee (1). *1842. Cabool (1). 1842. Kohistan. 1842. Istuliff. *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Blue facings (1719-82); Scarlet with Scarlet facings (1782-1822); Scarlet with White facings (from 1822). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Green facings (from 1758). 1st and 2nd Batts., Scarlet and White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Rose and Thistle on the same stalk within the Garter." Also "The Prince of Wales's Plume," with the motto, "_Gwell angua na Chywilydd_" (received with its title in 1822). Also "The Royal Cypher with the Imperial Crown." The foregoing are recognised in the _Army List_, but "The Dragon of Wales" also appears on some appointments.
NICKNAMES.--At St. Vincent (1797) Nelson dubbed the detachment of the 69th, serving as Marines, his "Old Agamemnons." "The Ups and Downs" (of the late 69th)--the number can be read either way. "Wardour's Horse."
NOTES.--Since its return from India in 1826 the 69th had been unfortunate enough to miss every chance of active service until sent to South Africa in 1900.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_A Narrative of the Historical Events connected with the 69th Regiment._ By W. F. Butler, 69th Regiment. [London: Mitchell. 1870.]
The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 42nd (Royal Highland--The Black Watch). =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalion. =3rd Batt.= The Royal Perth Militia.
[Illustration: THE COLLAR-BADGE.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE WAIST BELT.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1725-39. The Black Watch (_see_ Notes). _c._ 1739-51. The Highland Regiment. _c._ 1751-58. The 42nd Highland Regiment. 1758-1861. The 42nd Royal Highland Regiment of Foot. 1861-1881. The 42nd Royal Highland (The Black Watch) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1758-86. The 2nd Batt. 42nd Royal Highlanders. 1786-1862. The 73rd Regiment of Foot. 1862-81. The 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment.
1881 (from). The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1743-47. Flanders. 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1757-60. Canada. 1758. Ticonderoga. 1759. Guadaloupe. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1762-67. Indian Frontier Service. 1763. Bushy Run. 1775-81. America. 1776. Long Island. 1776. White Plains. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. Fort Washington. 1777. Pisquata. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1778. Freehold. 1780. Charlestown. *1783. Mysore (2). *1783. Mangalore (2). 1793. Pondicherry. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Nieuport. 1794. Nimeguen. 1795. Ceylon. 1795. Guildermalsen. 1796. St. Lucia. 1797. St. Vincent. 1798. Minorca. *1799. Seringapatam (2). 1799. Genoa. 1799. Cadiz. 1800. Malta. *1801. Egypt (1). 1801. Alexandria. 1801. Aboukir. 1801. Mandora. *1808-14. Peninsula (1). 1808. Roleia. 1808. Vimiera. *1809. Corunna (1). 1810. Busaco. *1811. Fuentes d'Onor (1). 1812. Ciudad Rodrigo. 1812. Salamanca. 1812. Burgos. *1813. Pyrenees (1). 1813. Gohrde. *1813. Nivelle (1). *1813. Nive (1). 1814. Antwerp. *1814. Orthes (1). *1814. Toulouse (1). 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo (1 & 2). 1815. Netherlands. *1846-53. South Africa (2). *1854. Alma (1). 1854. Balaclava. 1854. Kertch. 1855. Yenikale. *1855. Sevastopol (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1857. Cawnpore. *1858. Lucknow (1). *1874. Ashantee (1). *1882-84. Egypt (1). *1882. Tel-el-Kebir (1). 1884-85. Nile (1). 1884. El-Teb. 1884. Tamai. *1885. Kirbekan (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., 1725 to 1739, the Highland dress with the tartans of the respective captains; 1739 to 1758, Red with Buff facings and "the 42nd tartan"; 1758 to present time, Red with Dark Blue facings. 2nd Batt., as the 42nd, and also as the 73rd, the Highland garb and "42nd tartan" were long in wear. Subsequently (_circa_ 1786) Scarlet, with Dark Green facings, was adopted.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter." The badge and motto of the Order of the Thistle. Also (in each of the four corners) the Royal Cypher ensigned with the Imperial Crown. Also "The Sphinx" (for Egypt, 1801).
NOTES.--The 1st Battalion of this famous corps, the oldest Highland regiment in the British army, was raised (_circa_ 1725-29) from six Independent companies of Highlanders. Its sombre dress of black, blue, and green tartan gave rise to its popular name. To enumerate its services is simply to narrate the military history of Great Britain since the early part of the last century. Hardly a campaign has been conducted, or a battle fought, in which the Black Watch--one battalion or the other, or both in company--has not participated; always with bravery, and frequently with conspicuous gallantry. Thereto its record of services abundantly testifies. At Fontenoy, Ticonderoga, and at Bushy Run "extraordinary" and "unexampled" gallantry was shown. It received Royal distinction in its change of title in 1758, and was privileged to wear the red heckle in the bonnet, in recognition of its conduct at the battle of Guildermalsen in 1795. In Egypt (in 1801, for which it bears "The Sphinx"), before Alexandria, it captured the Standard of the French Invincible Legion. Since then it has heaped fame on fame, and added "honour" to "honour" to its Colours. Nor has the 2nd Battalion (raised in Perthshire in 1758 as the 2nd Battalion of the 42nd, but, renumbered, long known as the 73rd prior to the territorial restoration of the ancient status) failed to win fresh laurels as occasion arose. At Mangalore (1783) against Tippoo Sahib, and side by side with the senior battalion at Waterloo, in the Netherlands, in the Indian Mutiny, and in the Kaffir wars of 1846-53, it has worthily sustained the undying fame of the regiment. Recent events in South Africa show that neither the officers nor the men of to-day have lost one iota of that traditional dash, determination, and bravery which have won for the Black Watch so glorious a place in British military annals.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 42nd, or Royal Highland Regiment of Foot._ 1729-1844. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1845.]
_Chronology and Book of Days of the 42nd Royal Highlanders, The Black Watch._ 1729-1874. [Edinburgh: Elgin and Son. 1874.]
_Historical Record of the 73rd Regiment._ 1780-1851. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1851.]
The Oxfordshire Light Infantry,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 43rd (Monmouthshire Light Infantry) Regiment. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The Royal Bucks Militia. =4th Batt.= The Oxford Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE BUTTON.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1741-51. Colonel Thomas Fowkes' (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 43rd Regiment of Foot. 1782-1803. The 43rd (Monmouthshire) Regiment of Foot. 1803-81. The 43rd (Monmouthshire Light Infantry) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1755-57. The 54th Regiment of Foot. 1757-82. The 52nd Regiment of Foot. 1782-1803. The 52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment of Foot. 1803-81. The 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment.
1881 (from). The Oxfordshire Light Infantry.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1759-60. Canada. *1759. Quebec (1). 1760. Sillery. 1760. Montreal. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1775-82. America. 1775. Lexington. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Brooklyn. 1777. Brandywine. 1778. Freehold. *1783. Mysore (2). *1790-93. Hindoostan (2). 1791. Bangalore. 1791. Savendroog. 1792. Seringapatam. 1793. Pondicherry. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1794. St. Lucia. 1807. Copenhagen. *1808-14. Peninsula (1 & 2). *1808. Vimiera (1 & 2). *1809. Corunna (1 & 2). 1809. Flushing. 1809. Douro. 1809. Talavera. *1810. Busaco (1 & 2). 1811. Sabugal. *1811. Fuentes d'Onor (1 & 2). *1812. Ciudad Rodrigo (1 & 2). *1812. Badajos (1 & 2). *1812. Salamanca (1 & 2). 1813. St. Sebastian. *1813. Vittoria (1 & 2). *1813. Nivelle (1 & 2). *1813. Nive (1 & 2). *1814. Orthes (2). *1814. Toulouse (1 & 2). 1814-15. Netherlands. *1815. Waterloo (2). 1815. New Orleans. *1850-53. South Africa (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Delhi (2). *1864-66. New Zealand (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with White facings (from formation). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings (till territorialised in 1881, when it came into line with all non-"Royal" regiments, and the facings were changed to White).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose" (in _Army List_). A special badge on various appointments consists of a combination of "A Bugle with Strings," a "Laurel Wreath," and "A Crown" (_see_ Button).
NICKNAME.--"The Light Bobs" (of the late 43rd).
NOTES.--It will be noticed that the two regiments now linked as The Oxfordshire Light Infantry have frequently fought side by side with distinction.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of The 43rd Regiment (Monmouthshire Light Infantry). To 1867._ By Sir Richard J. A. Levinge, Bart. [London: Clowes. 1868.]
_Historical Record of The 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry)._ By W. S. Moorsom, late Captain 52nd Light Infantry. [London: Bentley. 1860.]
The Essex Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The Essex Rifles. =4th Batt.= The West Essex Militia.
[Illustration: THE CASTLE AND KEY.]
[Illustration: THE COUNTY ARMS.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1740-48. The 44th (or Wolfe's Marines) Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1749-51. Colonel James Long's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 44th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1741-48. The 56th (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot: renumbered as The 45th. 1755-57. The 58th Regiment of Foot. 1757-82. The 56th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Essex Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1741. Carthagena. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Culloden. 1755-60. Canada. 1758. Ticonderoga. 1758. Louisbourg. 1760. Niagara. *1762. Moro (2). 1762. Havannah. 1763. Montreal. 1775-80. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. Long Island. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1778. Freehold. *1779-83. Gibraltar (2). 1794. Martinique. 1794. St. Lucia. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1794-95. Flanders. 1796. St. Lucia. 1796-98. San Domingo. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. *1801. Egypt (1). 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. 1809. Ionian Islands. 1809. Bourbon. 1810. Mauritius. *1810-13. Peninsula (1). 1810. Matagorda. 1811. Sabugal. *1812. Badajos (1). *1812. Salamanca (1). 1812. Burgos. 1814. Antwerp. *1814. Bladensburg (1). 1814. Baltimore. 1814-15. Netherlands. 1814. Bergen-op-Zoom. 1815. New Orleans. 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo (1). *1824-26. Ava (1). 1841-42. Cabool. *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1 & 2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1860. China. *1860. Taku Forts (1). *1884-85. Nile (2). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (from 1741 till territorialised, when White facings were substituted). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Crimson facings (from 1741-64); Scarlet with Purple facings (from 1764 to 1881: _see_ NICKNAMES).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Castle and Key" and Motto, "_Montis Insignia Calpe_" (for defence of Gibraltar by the 56th). Also "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801--by the 44th). Also, though not in _Army List_, "The County Arms."
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Two Fours" (of the 44th). "The Little Fighting Fours" (the regiment saw hard service in the Peninsula, and its men were of small average stature). "The Pompadours" and "Saucy Pompeys." (Tradition relates that when the facings were changed in 1764 (the crimson not wearing well) the Colonel desired Blue, but, the authorities objecting, he chose Purple, a favourite colour of Madame de Pompadour, a mistress of Louis XV. of France.)
NOTES.--The 44th captured an Eagle of The 62nd French Infantry at Salamanca.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 44th, or East Essex Regiment of Foot._ Illustrated. [London: Mitchell. 1864.]
_Historical Record of The 44th, or East Essex Regiment._ By T. Carter. 2nd Edition. Illustrated. [Chatham: Gale and Polden. 1887.]
_Historical Record of The 56th, or West Essex Regiment._ 1755-1844. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1844.]
The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 45th (Nottinghamshire--Sherwood Foresters) Regiment. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The 1st and 2nd Derby Militia. =4th Batt.= The Royal Sherwood Foresters Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE COLLAR BADGE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1741-48. The 45th Regiment of Foot; also Fraser's or The 2nd (Green) Marines; disbanded. 1741-51. Colonel D. Houghton's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1751-82. The 45th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1866. The 45th (Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot. 1866-81. The 45th (Nottinghamshire--Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1760-63. The 95th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1780-83. The 95th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1794-96. The 95th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1802-16. The 95th (Rifles); re-named The Rifle Brigade. 1816-18--. The 95th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1824-5-1881. The 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalions concerned.
1757-60. Canada. *1758. Louisbourg (1). 1759. Quebec. 1762. Martinique. 1775-78. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. Long Island. 1776. Brunx. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1795. Cape of Good Hope. 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Monte Video. *1808-14. Peninsula (1). *1808. Roleia (1). *1808. Vimiera (1). *1809. Talavera (1). *1810. Busaco (1 & 2). *1811. Fuentes d'Onor (1). *1812. Ciudad Rodrigo (1). *1812. Badajos (1). *1812. Salamanca (1). 1812. Burgos. *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). *1814. Orthes (1). *1814. Toulouse (1). *1824-26. Ava (1). *1846-47. South Africa (1). 1852-53. South Africa. *1854. Alma (2). *1854. Inkerman (2). *1855. Sevastopol (2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1858-59. Central India (2). *1868. Abyssinia (2). 1868. Magdala. *1882. Egypt (2). *1897-98. Tirah. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet, with Green facings (1st Batt.), and Scarlet with Yellow facings (2nd Batt.), from formation in 1741 and 1823 respectively until territorialised. The facings are now White.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--In the _Army List_ "The United Red and White Rose." Also in various combinations, "A Maltese Cross surmounted by a Crown; a White Stag (the municipal arms of Derby) within a Wreath."
NICKNAME.--"The Old Stubborns" (of the 45th Foot, during the Peninsular Campaigns).
NOTES.--The 45th captured a French flag at the storming of Badajos.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_The 95th (The Derbyshire) Regiment in the Crimea._ By Major H. C. Wylly. [London: Sonnenschein, 1900.]
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 81st (Loyal Lincoln Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd & 4th Batt.= The 3rd Royal Lancashire Militia.
[Illustration: THE RED ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CREST.]
[Illustration: THE ARMS OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1740-48. The 47th (4th Marines) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1741-51. Colonel John Mordaunt's (or Colonel's name) Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 47th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1759-63. The 81st (Invalids) Regiment; dispersed as Independent Companies. 1778-83. The 81st (Aberdeen Highlanders) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1793-94. The 81st (Loyal Lincoln Volunteers) Regiment. 1794-1833. The 81st Regiment of Foot. 1833-81. The 81st (Loyal Lincoln Volunteers) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Falkirk. 1757-60. Canada. *1758. Louisbourg (1). *1759. Quebec (1). 1760. Sillery. 1760. Montreal. 1762. Martinique. 1775-81. America. 1775. Lexington. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1777. Stillwater. 1796. San Domingo. 1800. Kaffraria. *1806. Maida (2). 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Monte Video. 1809. Scylla Castle. 1809. Ionian Islands. *1809. Corunna (2). 1809. Flushing. *1810-14. Peninsula (1 & 2). 1811. Barrossa. *1811. Tarifa (1). 1812. Burgos. *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. St. Sebastian (1). 1814. Nive. 1814. Bayonne. *1826. Ava (1). *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1878-79. Afghanistan (2). *1878. Ali Masjid (2). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and White facings (1st Batt.) and Scarlet with Buff facings (2nd Batt.) from formation; both battalions have White facings at present time.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Red Rose of Lancaster." Also "The King's (or Royal) Crest of England" (which is also the badge of the Duchy of Lancaster, and is said to have been conferred on the 47th when raised in Scotland). Also on some appointments "The Arms of the City of Lincoln."
NICKNAMES, &C.--"Wolfe's Own" (of the 47th at Quebec--the black worm in the gold lace, as now worn, is in memory of the Hero of Quebec). "The Cauliflowers" (of the 47th, in allusion to its white facings, an unusual colour when the corps was raised). "The Lancashire Lads" (also of the 47th--from its county title).
NOTES.--This is the only regiment entitled "Loyal," but the term was originally applied, not to the Lancashire, but to the Lincoln battalion. When raised the Lincoln Militia volunteered in a body.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 81st Regiment, or Loyal Lincoln Volunteers._ 1793-1872. [Gibraltar, 1872.]
The Northamptonshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The Northampton and Rutland Militia.
[Illustration: ORNAMENT ON HELMET PLATE.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1740-48. The 48th (The 5th or Cochrane's Marines) Regiment; disbanded. 1740-51. Colonel James Cholmondeley's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 48th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1740-48. The 58th Regiment of Foot; renumbered the 47th, and now The 1st Batt. Loyal North Lancashire. 1756-57. The 58th Regiment of Foot; renumbered The 56th. 1755-57. The 60th Regiment of Foot; renumbered The 58th. 1757-82. The 58th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Northamptonshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1744-47. Flanders. 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Culloden. 1747. Val. 1758-62. Canada. *1758. Louisbourg (1 & 2). *1759. Quebec (1 & 2). 1760. Sillery. 1760. Montreal. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. *1779-83. Gibraltar (2). 1794. Martinique. 1796. St. Lucia. 1798. Minorca. 1800. Malta. *1801. Egypt (2). 1801. Aboukir. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. *1806. Maida (2). 1809. Scylla. *1809-14. Peninsula (1 & 2). *1809. Douro (1). 1809. Oporto. *1809. Talavera (1). 1810. Busaco. *1811. Albuera (1). 1812. Ciudad Rodrigo. *1812. Badajos (1). *1812. Salamanca (1 & 2). 1812. Burgos. *1813. Vittoria (1 & 2). *1813. Pyrenees (1 & 2). *1813. Nivelle (1 & 2). 1813. Nive. *1814. Orthes (1 & 2). 1814. Bordeaux. *1814. Toulouse (1). 1814. Plattsburg. 1834. Coorg. *1849-56. New Zealand (2). *1855. Sevastopol (1). *1879. South Africa (2). 1881. Transvaal. *1897-98. Tirah. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Red (afterwards Scarlet) with Buff facings (from 1741 to 1881). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with White (or Buff) facings (1755-1767); Scarlet with Black facings (1767-1881). The facings for both battalions are now White.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Castle and Key," with the motto, "_Montis Insignia Calpe_" (for the defence of Gibraltar by the 58th). Also "The Sphinx," for "Egypt" (1801--also an honour of the 58th).
NICKNAMES.--"The Black Cuffs" (from the facings of the 58th in 1767). Also "The Steel Backs."
NOTES.--It was declared of The 48th that they saved the day at Talavera by their "advance, position, and steadiness"--hence "Talavera" on the helmet and waist-plates.
Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 49th (Hertfordshire--Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalion. =3rd Batt.= The Royal Berkshire Militia.
[Illustration: THE DRAGON OF CHINA.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1742-48. The 49th (The 6th or Cotterell's Marines) Regiment; disbanded. 1743-51. Colonel Edward Trelawney's (or Colonel's name) Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 49th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1816. The 49th (Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot. 1816-81. The 49th (Hertfordshire--The Princess of Wales's) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1755-58. The 19th (2nd Batt.) Regiment of Foot; renumbered. 1758-82. The 66th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1775-78. America. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. Long Island. 1776. Brunx. 1777. Brandywine. 1778. St. Lucia. 1796. San Domingo. *1799. Egmont-op-Zee (1). *1801. Copenhagen (1). *1809-14. Peninsula (2). *1809. Douro (2). *1809. Talavera (2). *1811. Albuera (2). 1812-14. America. *1812. Queenstown (1). 1813. Chrystler's Farm. *1813. Vittoria (2). *1813. Pyrenees (2). *1813. Nivelle (2). *1813. Nive (2). *1814. Orthes (2). 1821. Cape of Good Hope. *1840-42. China (1). 1842. Chusan. 1842. Canton. 1842. Amoy. 1842. Shanghai. 1842. Ningpoo. *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). *1879-80. Afghanistan (2). 1880. Maiwand. *1880. Kandahar (2). *1882. Egypt (1). *1885. Suakim (1). 1885. Tamai. 1885. Nile. *1885. Tofrek (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (or Red) with Green facings (both Batts. when raised); Scarlet with Blue facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Dragon" (for China). Also (on Helmet-plate, not mentioned in _Army List_) "A Stag under a Tree" (an old badge of the Militia Battalion).
NOTES.--Raised in Jamaica from Volunteer Companies left in the Island in 1714. For distinction in the American War (1776) the "Grenadier Company" wore a white feather with a black tip, and the "Light Company" a red heckle. Its title in 1816 was bestowed for services to the Princess at Weymouth. The 2nd Battalion (as the 66th Foot) was part of the St. Helena Garrison during the exile of the Emperor Napoleon I.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_The 66th Berkshire Regiment._ By J. Percy Groves. [Reading: Beecroft. 1887]
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 50th (Queen's Own) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 97th (The Earl of Ulster's) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The 1st West Kent Militia.
"_Quo fas et gloria ducunt._"
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CREST OF ENGLAND.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE OF KENT.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE AND MOTTO.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1740-48. The 58th (The 7th, or Cornwall's Marines) Regiment; disbanded. 1748-57. The 50th (Shirley's American Provincials) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1757-82. The 50th (raised in 1751 as the 52nd) Regiment of Foot. 1782-1827. The 50th (West Kent) Regiment of Foot. 1827-31. The 50th (The Duke of Clarence's) Regiment of Foot. 1831-81. The 50th (The Queen's Own) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1759-63. The 97th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1779-83. The 97th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1794-95. The 97th (Strathspey Highlanders) Regiment; disbanded, the flank companies going to the Black Watch. 1798-1802. The 97th (Queen's Germans); renumbered The 96th. 1804-18. The 98th Regiment of Foot; renumbered and disbanded as The 97th. 1824-81. The 97th (The Earl of Ulster's) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1759-62. Germany. 1760. Corbach. 1761. Belle Isle. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1783. Gibraltar. 1793. Toulon. 1794. Corsica. 1797-99. Portugal. *1801. Egypt (1). 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. 1807. Copenhagen. 1808. Cadiz. *1808-14. Peninsula (1). 1808. Roleia. *1808. Vimiera (1). *1809. Corunna (1). 1809. Flushing. *1812. Almaraj (1). 1812. Badajos. *1813. Vittoria (1). 1813. Maya. *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nive (1). *1814. Orthes (1). 1814. Plattsburg. *1843. Punniar (1). *1845. Moodkee (1). *1845. Ferozeshah (1). *1846. Aliwal (1). *1846. Sobraon (1). *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1 & 2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Lucknow (2). *1863-66. New Zealand (1). 1881. South Africa. *1882. Egypt (1). *1884-85. Nile (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Scarlet facings (1755-67); Scarlet with Black facings (1767-1831); Scarlet with Blue facings (from 1831). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Sky-blue facings (on formation in 1824).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801). The Motto "_Quo fas et gloria ducunt_" ("Whither right and glory lead"), borne by the late 97th. Also, on appointments, "The Royal Crest"; "The White Horse of Kent" with "_Invicta_" (adopted since territorialisation). Also (formerly), "The White Horse of Hanover" (in common with many line Regiments).
NICKNAMES.--"The Blind Half-Hundred" (of the late 50th, many of its men suffering severely from ophthalmia in Egypt, 1801). "The Dirty Half-Hundred" (at Vimiera, where the 50th fought with much distinction; Major Napier wrote their faces were "begrimed with powder as black as their own lapels"). "The Devil's Royals" (also of the 50th). "The Gallant Fiftieth" (this sobriquet was likewise bestowed for gallantry at Vimiera, 900 "tumbling down on Laborde's division of French [5,300 strong] amidst a fearful war-cry, and with a shock that nothing could withstand"--so also wrote Major Napier). "The Celestials" (from the Sky-blue facings of the 97th raised by the Earl of Ulster, the colour being that of the ribbon of the Order of St. Patrick).
NOTES.--Its county connection apparently dates from the time of the American War, when its Colonel was one of the distinguished Kentish Wilson family, who also have been intimately connected with the Kentish Militia.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_The History of The 50th (The Queen's Own) Regiment._ From the earliest date to the year 1881. By Colonel Fyler. Coloured illustrations, maps, and plans. [London: Chapman and Hall. 1895.]
The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 51st (2nd Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment; with Militia Battalion. =3rd Batt.= The 1st West York Militia.
"_Cede Nullis._"
[Illustration: THE WHITE ROSE (OF YORK).]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1740-48. The 51st (The 8th or Sir Thomas Hanmer's Marines) Regiment; disbanded. 1745-57. The 51st (raised in 1745 as Pepperil's American Provincials) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1755-57. The 53rd Regiment of Foot; renumbered. 1757-82. The 51st Regiment of Foot. 1782-1809. The 51st (2nd Yorkshire, West Riding) Regiment of Foot. 1809-21. The 51st (2nd Yorkshire, West Riding, Light Infantry) Regiment. 1821-81. The 51st (2nd Yorkshire, West Riding, The King's Own Light Infantry) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1761-63. The 105th (Queen's Own Royal Highlanders) Regiment; raised as a wedding escort to Queen Charlotte; disbanded. 1781-83. The 105th (Volunteers of Ireland) Regiment. 1794-96. The 105th Regiment of Foot. 1839-58. The Hon. East India Company's 2nd Madras (European Light Infantry) Regiment. 1858-61. The 2nd Madras (Light Infantry) Regiment. 1861-81. The 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment.
1881 (from). The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1758-62. Germany. *1759. Minden (1). 1760. Corbach. 1760. Warbourg. 1782. Minorca. 1793. Toulon. 1794. Corsica. *1808-14. Peninsula (1). *1809. Corunna (1). 1809. Flushing. *1811. Fuentes d'Onor (1). 1812. Badajos. *1812. Salamanca (1). 1812. Burgos. *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). *1814. Orthes (1). *1815. Waterloo (1). 1815. Netherlands. *1852-3. Pegu (1). *1878-80. Afghanistan (1). *1878. Ali Masjid (1). *1885-7. Burma (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Sea-Green (and latterly "full" Green) facings (1755-1821); Scarlet with Blue facings (from 1821). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings (1839-1881); Scarlet with Blue facings (from 1881).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The White Rose" (of York). The Motto, "_Cede Nullis_" ("Yield to None"--brought by the late 105th. It appears first in the Indian Army List for 1841). On most of the appointments "A French Horn" appears in combination with "The White Rose."
NICKNAME.--"The Kolis" (from the title received in 1821--K[ing's] O[wn] L[ight] I[nfantry]).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_A Record of the Services of The 51st (2nd West York) The King's Own Light Infantry Regiment._ By W. Wheater. [London: Longmans. 1870.]
The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 85th (Bucks Volunteers) (King's Light Infantry) Regiment; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The Shropshire Militia. =4th Batt.= The Hereford Militia.
"_Aucto splendore resurgo._"
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1741-48. The 53rd (The 10th or Jeffrey's, afterwards Agnew's Marines) Regiment; disbanded. 1755-57. The 55th Regiment of Foot; renumbered. 1757-82. The 53rd Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1759-63. The 85th (Royal Volunteers Light Infantry) Regiment; disbanded. 1778-83. The 85th (Westminster Volunteers) Regiment; mostly lost at sea returning from Jamaica; rest disbanded. 1794-1808. The 85th (Bucks Volunteers) Regiment of Foot. 1808-15. The 85th (Bucks Volunteers Light Infantry) Regiment. 1815-21. The 85th (Bucks Volunteers) (Duke of York's Own Light Infantry) Regiment. 1821-81. The 85th (Bucks Volunteers) (King's Light Infantry) Regiment.
1881 (from). The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1761. Belle Isle. 1762. Portugal. 1776-81. America. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Famars. *1793. Nieuport (1). 1793. Valenciennes. *1794. Tournay (1). 1794. Nimeguen. 1795. Guildermalsen. *1796. St. Lucia (1). 1797. St. Vincent. 1797. Port-au-Prince. 1797. Trinidad. 1799. Helder. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1809. Flushing. 1809. Burdelkund. *1809-14. Peninsula (1 & 2). *1809. Talavera (1). *1811. Fuentes d'Onor (2). 1812. Badajos. *1812. Salamanca (1). 1812. Mahratta War. 1814-15. Nepaul. 1814-15. Kalunga. *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. Pyrenees (1). 1813. St. Sebastian. 1813. Bidassoa. *1813. Nive (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). 1814. Bayonne. *1814. Toulouse (1). *1814. Bladensburg (2). 1814. Washington. 1815. New Orleans. 1817-19. Pindarree War. 18--. Copal Droog. 1838-39. Canada. *1846. Aliwal (1). 184-. Buddiwal. *1846. Sobraon (1). *1848-49. Punjaub (1). *1849. Goojerat. (1) 1856-57. South Africa. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Lucknow (1). 1857. Cawnpore. *1879-80. Afghanistan (2). *1882. Egypt (1). *1885. Suakim (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Scarlet facings (1755 till 1881); Scarlet with Blue facings (present time). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (1794-1821); Scarlet with Blue facings (since 1821).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The United Red and White Rose." Motto: "_Aucto splendore resurgo_" (from 1821). "A Bugle with Strings" is also worn on various appointments.
NICKNAMES.--"The Brickdusts" (from the facings of the 53rd). "The Old Five and Threepennies" (from its number, and the daily pay of an ensign). "The Elegant Extracts" (dissensions amongst the staff of the 85th were [_circa_ 1811] so frequent that the Duke of York dispersed the lot, substituting officers from other corps). "The Young Bucks" (in distinction to The 16th--"The Old Bucks").
NOTES.--The 1st 85th was the first Light Infantry Regiment in the service.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 53rd, or Shropshire Regiment of Foot._ 1755-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1849.]
_Historical Records of The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment, now 1st Batt. King's (Shropshire) Light Infantry._ 1755-1889. By Colonel W. Rogerson. [Devonport: Swiss. 1890.]
The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot; the 3rd and 4th Batts. are authorised; with Militia Batts. =5th Batt.= The Royal Elthorne Militia. =6th Batt.= The Royal East Middlesex Militia.
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: THE HELMET BADGE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1741-48. The 57th Regiment of Foot; renumbered The 46th. 1755-57. The 57th Regiment of Foot; renumbered The 55th. 1755-57. The 59th Regiment of Foot; renumbered The 57th. 1757-82. The 57th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881, The 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1756-63. The 77th (Montgomery Highlanders) Regiment; disbanded. 1775-83. The 77th (Atholl Highlanders) Regiment; disbanded. 1787-1807. The 77th Regiment of Foot. 1807-76. The 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot. 1876-81. The 77th (East Middlesex) (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1758-60. Canada. 1762. Havannah. 1776-82. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1781. York Town. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Nieuport. 1793. Dunkirk. 1794. Nimeguen. 1790-1807. Hindoostan. 1796. St. Lucia. *1799. Mysore (2). *1799. Seringapatam (2). *1809-1814. Peninsula (1 & 2). 1809. Flushing. *1811. Albuera (2). *1811. El-Bodon. *1812. Ciudad Rodrigo (2). *1812. Badajos (2). *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). *1813. Nive (1). 1814-15. Canada. 1814. Bayonne. 1819. Asseerghur. 1854. Balaclava. *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1 & 2). *1855. Sevastopol (1 & 2). 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1861-66. New Zealand (1). *1879. South Africa (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet (or Red) with Green facings (1755-67); Scarlet with Yellow facings (1767-1881); Scarlet with White facings (from 1881). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (from 1787 to territorialisation, when White facings were adopted).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Plume of the Prince of Wales" (the 77th badge). Also "The Duke of Cambridge's Cypher and Coronet." Amongst other badges not specified in official lists are (1) "A Laurel Wreath, with Albuera" (an old 57th badge for gallantry at that battle); (2) "The County Arms."
NICKNAMES.--"The Die-Hards," for stubborn valour at Albuera, by which the 57th practically insured victory; at the finish the Colours were riddled by thirty bullets, and the survivors numbered one officer in twenty-four, and 168 men out of 584. Colonel Inglis rallied his men again and again by "Die hard, my men, die hard!" The 57th had previously been known as "The Steelbacks," from the frequency with which its men, largely recruited by militiamen from London, were flogged. "The Pothooks" (the 77th), from the two sevens in its number.
NOTES.--The 77th at El-Bodon was specially commended by Lord Wellington for "steadiness, discipline and confidence" when largely outnumbered.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of The 57th (or West Middlesex Regiment)._ 1755-1878. By General H. J. Warre, C.B. [London: Mitchell. 1878.]
_Some Reminiscences of the "Die-Hards" (57th West Middlesex)._ By Sergeant-Major E. Bezar. [Dunedin: Dick & Co. 1891.]
_A History of The 57th (West Middlesex Regiment) from 1755-1881._ Including a record of the services of the "Die-Hards" in the American War of Independence, Flanders, the West Indies, the Peninsula, France, the Crimea, New Zealand, Zululand, etc. By Captain Henry H. Woolwright, Middlesex Regiment. With coloured plates and other illustrations and maps. Demy 8vo. 406 pp.
The King's Royal Rifle Corps,
COMPRISING
=1st to 4th Batts.= (formerly) The 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps); with Militia Batts. =5th Batt.= The Huntingdon Militia. =7th Batt.= The 2nd Royal Middlesex Militia. =8th Batt.= The Carlow Militia. =9th Batt.= The North Cork Militia.
"_Celer et audax._"
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN GARTER. WITH THE IMPERIAL CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE.]
TITLES.
1741-48. The 60th Regiment of Foot. 1755-57. The 62nd (Royal American) Regiment of Foot; renumbered. 1757-1824. The 60th (Royal American) Regiment of Foot. 1824. The 60th (Duke of York's Rifle Corps and Light Infantry). 1824-30. The 60th (The Duke of York's Own Rifle Corps). 1830-81. The 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps). 1881 (from). The King's Royal Rifle Corps.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours," the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1757-60. Canada. 1758. Ticonderoga. *1758. Louisbourg (2 & 3). *1759. Quebec (2 & 3). 1760. Sillery. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1796. Grenada. 1799. Surinam. *1808-14. Peninsula (5).[B] *1808. Roleia (5). *1808. Vimiera (5). 1809. Corunna. 1809. Douro. *1809. Martinique (3). *1809. Talavera (5). 1810. Guadaloupe. *1810. Busaco (5). *1811. Fuentes d'Onor (5). *1811. Albuera (5). *1812. Ciudad Rodrigo (5). *1812. Badajos (5). *1812. Salamanca (5). *1813. Vittoria (5). *1813. Pyrenees (5). *1813. Nivelle (5). *1813. Nive (5). *1814. Orthes (5). *1814. Toulouse (5). 1814. Bayonne. *1848-49. Punjaub (1). *1849. Mooltan (1). *1849. Goojerat (1). *1850-53. South Africa (2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Delhi (1). 1860. China. *1860. Taku Forts (2). *1860. Pekin (2). *1878-80. Afghanistan (2). *1879. Ahmed Khel (2). *1880. Kandahar (2). *1879-81. South Africa (3). *1882-84. Egypt (3). *1882. Tel-el-Kebir (3). 1884-85. Nile. 1884. El Teb. 1884. Tamai. 1885. Abu Klea. 1890-92. Burma. *1895. Chitral. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet, with Blue facings (1755 to 1814); Green, with Scarlet facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--Among those appearing on the appointments but not in the _Army List_ are "The Royal Cypher within the Garter, surmounted by a Crown," and "A Maltese Cross." Also formerly "The White Horse" (of Hanover). Motto, "_Celer et Audax_" ("Swift and Bold," bestowed, according to tradition, by General Wolfe in recognition of its conduct before Quebec).
NOTES.--This regiment, though possessing no "Colours," bears more honours than any other regiment, the Highland Light Infantry coming next with twenty-nine.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_A Regimental Chronicle and List of Officers of The 60th, or The King's Royal Rifle Corps, formerly The 62nd, or The Royal American Regiment of Foot._ By Captain Nesbit Willoughby Wallace, 60th Royal Rifles. [London: Harrison. 1879.]
_"Celer et Audax," or The Services of The 5th Battalion, 60th Regiment (Rifles)._ By Major-General Gibbes Rigaud, late Lieutenant-Colonel, 60th Rifles. [Oxford: Hall & Stacy. 1879.]
[B] The 5th Battalion here mentioned is, of course, one of the former regular battalions, and _not_ the present militia battalion.
The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 99th (Duke of Edinburgh's) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt. =3rd Batt.= The Royal Wiltshire Militia.
[Illustration: THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S CORONET AND CYPHER.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1743-48. The 62nd Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1755-57. The 62nd (Royal American) Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 60th. 1756-57. The 62nd Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 77th. 1756-58. The 4th King's Own (2nd Batt.): separately regimented as The 62nd Foot. 1758-82. The 62nd Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1760-63. The 99th Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1780-83. The 99th (Jamaica) Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1794-98. The 99th Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1804-11. The 99th Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 98th (or Prince of Wales' Tipperary) Regiment of Foot: disbanded in 1818. 1805-15. The 100th Regiment of Foot: renumbered in 1815-18. The 99th (H.R.H. The Prince Regent's County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1824-74. The 99th (Lanarkshire) Regiment of Foot. 1874-81. The 99th (The Duke of Edinburgh's) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Culloden. 1758. Carrickfergus. 1776-80. America. 1777. Stillwater. 1793-8. San Domingo. 1795. Demerara. 1795. Essequebo. 1795. Berbice. 1809. Scylla. 1813. Niagara. *1813-14. Peninsula (1). 1813. Bidassoa. *1813. Nive (1). 1814. Bayonne. 1814-15. America. *1845-47. New Zealand (2). *1845. Ferozeshah (1). *1846. Sobraon (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). 1860. China. *1860. Pekin (2). 1878-80. South Africa (2). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Buff facings (1st Batt. from 1758-1881), and Scarlet with Yellow facings (2nd Batt. from 1824-1881). Now Scarlet with White facings for both batts.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Duke of Edinburgh's Coronet and Cypher" (this in combination with a Maltese Cross, adopted by the 62nd in 1806, and the Regulation Star and Wreath).
NICKNAME.--"The Springers" (tradition says that the 62nd was so called from its employment as a light battalion during the American War in 1777).
NOTES.--For its defence, in 1760, against the French, of the Castle of Carrickfergus it at one time wore a "splash" on the buttons. After the ammunition was expended bricks and stones were thrown, and, so the story runs, their buttons were used as bullets. The 99th were raised in Lanarkshire--hence its former county title.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_"The Springers." The 62nd Regiment._ By H. M. C. [Dublin: Carson. 1891.]
The Manchester Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 96th Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd & 4th Batts.= The 6th Royal Lancashire Militia.
[Illustration: THE ARMS OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1744-48. The 63rd (American) Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 49th. 1757-58. The 8th King's (2nd Batt.) Regiment; regimented in 1758-82. The 63rd Regiment of Foot. 1782-81. The 63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1760-63. The 96th Regiment of Foot (raised for service in the Carnatic): disbanded. 1780-83. The 96th (British Musketeers) Regiment: disbanded. 1793-98. The 96th (The Queen's Royal Irish) Regiment; dispersed. 1803-16. The 96th Regiment of Foot (raised as 2nd Batt. 52nd Foot: renumbered The 95th, and as such disbanded in 1818). 1815-18. The 96th (Queen's Own) Regiment of Foot (raised in 1798 as The Queen's Germans: numbered The 97th in 1802: renumbered, in 1815, the 96th: disbanded in 1818--the Egyptian and Peninsular honours of this corps were assumed by the late 96th). 1824-81. The 96th Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Manchester Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1759. Guadaloupe. 1775-81. America. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Long Island. 1776. Brooklyn. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1781. Entaw Springs. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Nimeguen. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1796. Grenada. 1796. St. Vincent. 1796. St. Lucia. 1799. Bergen. *1799. Egmont-op-Zee (1). 1799. Alkmaer. *1801. Egypt (2). 1801. Alexandria. *1808-11. Peninsula (2). *1809. Martinique (1). 1809. Flushing. *1810. Guadaloupe (1). 1814. Bergen-op-Zoom. 1815. Guadaloupe. *1845-47. New Zealand (2). *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). *1879-80. Afghanistan (1). *1882. Egypt (1 & 2). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with White facings (before territorialisation the facings of the 1st and 2nd Batts. were Green and Yellow respectively).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Sphinx" for Egypt (1801) by descent from the 96th Regiment of 1798-1818. Also (since 1881) The Arms of the City of Manchester.
NICKNAME.--"The Bloodsuckers" (of the 63rd).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_The History of the late 63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment._ By Major James Slack, late 63rd Regiment. [London: Army and Navy Co-operative Society. 1884.]
The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 98th (Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The 2nd King's Own Stafford Militia. =4th Batt.= The 3rd King's Own Stafford Militia.
[Illustration: THE DRAGON OF CHINA.]
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: THE STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1740-48. The 64th (Irish) Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1756-58. The 11th (2nd Batt.) Regiment of Foot: regimented in 1758-82. The 64th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1760-63. The 98th Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1779-84. The 98th Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1793-1802. The 98th (Highland) Regiment of Foot: renumbered the 91st. 1805-15. The 98th Regiment of Foot: renumbered and disbanded in 1818. 1805-18. The 99th (Prince of Wales's Tipperary) Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 98th in 1815, and afterwards disbanded. 1824-76. The 98th Regiment of Foot. 1876-81. The 98th (The Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1759. Guadaloupe. 1761. Belle Isle. 1762. Martinique. 1762. Havannah. 1776-81. America. 1775. Lexington. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Brooklyn. 1777. Brandywine. 1780. Charlestown. 1780-84. Carnatic. 1781. Entaw Springs. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1794. Martinique. *1803. St. Lucia (1). *1804. Surinam (1). *1842. China (2). *1848-49. Punjaub (2). *1856-57. Persia (1). *1856. Reshire (1). *1856. Bushire (1). *1857. Koosh-ab (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1857. Cawnpore. *1857. Lucknow (1). *1896. Hafir. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with White facings (when raised the 64th had Black, and the 98th White facings respectively).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Prince of Wales's Plume" (in memory of the visit to Malta in 1875). "The Dragon," for "China" (1842). Also (since territorially organised) "The Staffordshire Knot."
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Memoirs of the Services of The 64th Regiment (2nd Staffordshire)._ 1758-1881. By H. G. Purdon, 64th Regiment. [Stafford: Halden. 1882.]
The York and Lancaster Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt. =3rd Batt.= The 3rd West York Militia.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL TIGER.]
[Illustration: THE UNION ROSE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1756-58. The 12th (2nd Batt.) Regiment of Foot; renumbered in 1758-82. The 65th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1758-64. The 84th Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1775-78. The 84th Royal Highland Emigrants Corps: renamed 1778-84. The 84th (Royal Highland Emigrants) Regiment of Foot: disbanded. 1793-1809. The 84th Regiment of Foot. 1809-81. The 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The York and Lancaster Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1759-62. India 1759. Guadaloupe. 1760. Wyndewash. 1760. Arcot. 1760. Villanova. 1761. Martinique. 1761. Pondicherry. 1762. Havannah. 1775-81. America. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1782. Gibraltar. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1795. Cape of Good Hope. *1796-1822. India (1). 1803. Gujerat. 1804. Malwa. 1805. Bhurtpore. 1807. Goa. 1809. Flushing. 1809. Arabia. 1810-11. Mauritius. *1813-14. Peninsula (2). 1813. Bidassoa. *1813. Nive (2). 1814. Bayonne. 1817. Kirkee. *1821. Arabia (1). *1821. Beni-Boo-Ally. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1857. Cawnpore. *1857. Lucknow (2). *1861-65. New Zealand (1). *1882-84. Egypt (1 & 2). 1882. Kassassin. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir (2). 1884. El Teb. 1884. Tamai. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORMS.--Scarlet and White facings (in the 65th from formation in 1758; the 84th had Yellow facings from 1793 to 1881).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Royal Tiger" with "India" (for lengthy and distinguished services by the 65th). "The Union Rose" (from 1809). The 65th was also entitled to "Arabia" under the regimental figure.
NICKNAME.--"The Tigers."
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_The Roll of Officers of The York and Lancaster Regiment._ By Major G. A. Raikes, F.S.A. Demy 8vo. Vol. I.--The 1st Battalion, late 65th Foot. Vol. II.--The 2nd Battalion, late 84th Foot.
The Durham Light Infantry,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 68th (Durham--Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 106th (Bombay Light Infantry) Regiment; with Militia Batts. =3rd Batt.= The 1st Durham Militia. =4th Batt.= The 2nd Durham Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1756-58. The 23rd (2nd Batt.) Royal Welsh Fusiliers: regimented in 1758-82. The 68th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1812. The 68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot. 1812-81. The 68th (Durham Light Infantry) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1826-58. The Hon. East India Co.'s 2nd Bombay European Light Infantry. 1858-61. The 2nd Bombay Light Infantry Regiment. 1861-81. The 106th Bombay Light Infantry Regiment.
1881 (from). The Durham Light Infantry.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1758. Cherbourg. 1795. St. Lucia. 1796. St. Vincent. 1796. Grenada. 1803. St. Lucia. 1809. Flushing. *1811-14. Peninsula (1). *1812. Salamanca (1). 1812. Burgos. 1813. Adour. *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). *1814. Orthes (1). 1814. Bordeaux. *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). *1856-57. Persia (2). *1856. Reshire (2). *1856. Bushire (2). *1857. Koosh-ab (2). *1864-66. New Zealand (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet, with White facings (present time: the 68th wore Green facings from 1758 to 188-, and the 106th Buff from 1839-42).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The United Red and White Rose."
NICKNAME.--"The Faithful Durhams."
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_A Short Record of The Durham Light Infantry, from 1758 to 1894._ Compiled by Lieutenant-Colonel W. Gordon, Commanding 1st Batt. [Devonport: Swiss. 1894.]
The Highland Light Infantry,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 71st (Highland Light Infantry) Regiment. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 74th (Highlanders) Regiment; with Militia Batts. =3rd & 4th Batts.= The 1st Royal Lanark Royal Militia.
[Illustration: THE ELEPHANT.]
[Illustration: SPECIAL DEVICE, AS ON COLLAR BADGE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1758-63. The 71st Regiment of Foot (raised as 2nd Batt. 32nd Foot, but separately regimented the same year: disbanded in 1763). 1764-65. The 71st (Invalids) Regiment of Foot (previously the 81st (Invalids); reduced to Independent Garrison Companies in 1769). 1775-83. The 71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot: also Fraser's Highlanders (chiefly engaged in American Rebellion and afterwards disbanded). 1777-86. The 1st Batt. 73rd (Highland) Regiment of Foot. 1786-1808. The 71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot. 1808-9. The 71st (Glasgow Highland) Regiment of Foot. 1809-10. The 71st (Glasgow Highland Light Infantry) Regiment. 1810-81. The 71st (Highland) Light Infantry.
=2nd Batt.=
1758-63. The 74th Regiment of Foot (raised as 2nd Batt. of 36th Foot in 1756; separately regimented in 1758; disbanded in 1764). 1763-65. The 74th (Invalids) Regiment of Foot; formerly the 117th Invalids; dispersed as Independent Garrison Companies. 1777-83. The 74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot: also The Argyll Highlanders: disbanded in 1783. 1787-1816. The 74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot: also "The Assaye Regiment" (1803). 1816-45. The 74th Regiment of Foot. 1845-81. The 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Highland Light Infantry.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1780-83. Gibraltar. *1780-97. Hindoostan (1). *1780. Carnatic (1). 1780. Arcot. 1781. Porto-Novo. *1781. Sholingur (1). 1782. Arnee. *1783. Mysore (1). 1783. Cuddalore. 1791. Bangalore. 1791. Nundy-Droog. 1791. Savendroog. 1792. Seringapatam. 1793. Pondicherry. 1795. Ceylon. *1799. Seringapatam (2). 1800. Polygar. 1802. Ahmednuggar. 1803. Argaum. *1803. Assaye (2). *1806. Cape of Good Hope (1). 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Monte Video. *1808-14. Peninsula (1 & 2). *1808. Roleia (1). *1808. Vimiera (1). *1809. Corunna (1). 1809. Flushing. *1810. Busaco (2). *1811. Fuentes d'Onor (1 & 2). 1811. Arroyo dos Molinos. *1812. Almaraj (1). *1812. Ciudad Rodrigo (2). *1812. Badajos (2). *1812. Salamanca (2). *1813. Nivelle (2). *1813. Vittoria (1 & 2). 1813. Maya. *1813. Pyrenees (1 & 2). 1813. Nive (1). *1814. Orthes (1 & 2). *1814. Toulouse (2). 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo (1). 1815. Netherlands. *1851-53. South Africa (2). 1854-56. Crimea. 1854. Balaclava. 1855. Kertch. 1855. Yenikale. *1855. Sevastopol (1). *1858. Central India (1). 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1882. Egypt (2). *1882. Tel-el-Kebir (2). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet, Buff facings, and the Mackenzie tartan, with chako instead of feather bonnet (from 1777). 2nd Batt., Scarlet and grass Green facings (from 1758 till 1881).
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--That in the _Army List_ is "The Elephant" with "Assaye"; but on the chako-plate and collar a special design is worn, combining "The Star of the Order of the Thistle" with "The Crown" as on the collar of the Order of the Star of India (for distinction gained by each battalion in India); a Horn on the Star with monogram H.L.I, surmounting a scroll with "Assaye" and "The Elephant" (without howdah or trappings) below.
NICKNAME.--"The Pig and Whistle Light Infantry."
NOTES.--The two veteran regiments now known as the 1st and 2nd Highland Light Infantry possess the longest "honour" record (twenty-nine in all) of any British regiment whatsoever, save the King's Royal Rifle Corps, which have thirty-two all told. The roll commences with "Carnatic," won by the 1st Batt. in the Hyder Ali campaign, seconded by the laurels of the 2nd Batt. at the Siege of Seringapatam, in which on several occasions it particularly distinguished itself. The same battalion contributed "Assaye" (with "The Elephant"). It is recorded that in this battle "Every officer present, save one, was killed or wounded, and the battalion reduced to a mere wreck." "Assaye" is an honour shared only with The Seaforths and The 19th Hussars. For its services in India the Honourable East India Company presented it (1803) with a complimentary Colour. Henceforward honours fell thick and fast on both battalions--at the Cape, particularly so throughout the Peninsula campaign, in the Kaffir wars of 1851-53 (a large draft of its men went down in the ill-fated _Birkenhead_), at the Crimea, in the Indian Mutiny, and more latterly in the Egyptian campaigns of the eighties.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 71st Regiment Highland Light Infantry._ 1777-1852. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1852.]
_Historical Record of The 71st Regiment Highland Light Infantry._ 1777-1876. By Lieut. Henry J. T. Hildyard, 71st Highland Light Infantry. [London: Harrison. 1876.]
_Historical Record of The 74th Highlanders._ 1787-1850. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1850.]
_Historical Records of The 74th Highlanders (now 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry)._ 1787-1887. Illustrated. [Dumfries: Macveigh. 1887.]
The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's Own Regiment of Foot).
(3 Batts.)
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 72nd (Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 78th (Highlanders--Ross-shire Buffs) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalion. =3rd Batt.= The Highland Rifle Militia.
[Illustration: THE ELEPHANT WITH "ASSAYE."]
[Illustration: THE CORONET AND CYPHER OF THE DUKE OF ALBANY.]
[Illustration: THE SEAFORTH CREST.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1756-63. The 2nd Highland Batt.: afterwards regimented as The 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot; also Fraser's Highlanders; disbanded 1763. (_See_ TITLES, 2nd Batt.) 1778-86. The Seaforth (Highland) Regiment of Foot; after establishment regimented as The 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot. (_See_ 2nd Batt.) 1786-1823. The 72nd (Highland) Regiment of Foot. (At the peace of 1783 many regiments were disbanded.) There had previously been three 72nds--(_a_) The 72nd Foot (1756-63); (_b_) The 72nd (Invalids) Foot (1764-65); and (_c_) The 72nd (Royal Manchester Volunteers) Regiment of Foot (1777-84). 1823-1881. The 72nd (Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1756-63. The 2nd Highland Batt.: afterwards regimented as The 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot; also Fraser's Highlanders; disbanded. 1793-18--. The 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot; also Ross-shire Buffs; between 1777-86 The 78th was represented in the 1st Batt. by the Seaforth Highlanders.
1881 (from). The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1758. Louisbourg. 1758. Montmorenci. 1759. Quebec. *1780-97. Hindoostan (1). *1780. Carnatic (1). 1782. Arnee. *1783. Mysore (1). 1783. Cuddalore. 1791. Bangalore. 1791. Savendroog. 1792. Seringapatam. 1793. Pondicherry. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Nimeguen. 1795. Guildermalsen. 1795. Quiberon. 1803. Ahmednuggar. *1803. Assaye (2). 1803. Argaum. *1806. Maida (2). *1806. Cape of Good Hope (1). 1807. Egypt. 1807. Rosetta. *1811. Java (2). 1814-15. Netherlands. 1814. Antwerp. *1835. South Africa (1). 1854. Kertch. *1855. Sevastopol (1). *1856-57. Persia (2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Koosh-ab (2). 1857. Cawnpore. *1857. Lucknow (2). *1858. Central India (1). *1878. Peiwar Kotal (1). *1879. Charasiah (1). *1878-80. Afghanistan (1 & 2). *1879. Kabul (1). *1880. Kandahar (1). *1882. Egypt (1). 1882. Kassassin. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir (1). *1895. Chitral. *1898. Atbara. *1899. Khartoum. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings, and the "Mackenzie" tartan (from 1778, but in 1823 the tartan was changed to "Stuart," as directed by the Commander-in-Chief, Duke of York and Albany; subsequently the "Mackenzie" tartan was revived). The hackle is white. 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings and the "Mackenzie" tartan; from date of "linking" the facings have matched those of the 1st Batt.
REGIMENTAL BADGES, MOTTOES, &C.--The Coronet and Cypher of the late Duke of York (who was also Duke of Albany); also, subsequently, the Cypher of the late Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany; also a Stag's Head (the cognisance of the Earls of Seaforth); also an Elephant (without howdah and trappings) with "Assaye" on scroll underneath; also a Thistle bearing the Star of the Order of the Thistle, with circle superimposed, within which is the Cypher (F) of the late Duke of York, surmounted by the Ducal Coronet. _Mottoes._--(1) _Cuidich'n Righ_ (Help, to the King): this, with the Stag's Head, appertains to the Mackenzies, and, according to tradition, was bestowed through the founder of the clan having saved the life of King Alexander II. of Scotland when attacked by a wounded stag. Borne by the Ross-shire Buffs from the first: officially recognised in 1825. (2) _Caber Feidh_ (The Antlers of the Deer), the Seaforth slogan; and (3) _Tulloch ard_ (The High Hill), the old gathering-ground of the Mackenzies on Loch Duich in Ross-shire.
NICKNAMES.--(1) "The Regiment of the Macraes" (from the large proportion of men of this name in the 72nd when raised); also (2) "The Wild Macraes" (when in Edinburgh their doings seriously frightened the inhabitants); (3) "The King's Men" (from the ancient motto of the 78th, "Help, to the King").
NOTES, &C.--Both Batts. are successors of the old 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot--Fraser's Highlanders--which saw much service under General Wolfe; disbanded in 1763. The second 78th was raised in 1778 by Kenneth Mackenzie, Earl of Seaforth, was renumbered as the 72nd in 1786, and is the direct ancestor of the present 1st Seaforth Highlanders. Seven years later the present 2nd Seaforth Highlanders were raised as The 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot, being also known, shortly afterwards, as the Ross-shire Buffs. The combined battle-roll of honour is much the same as that of the Black Watch and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. "Assaye" (in 1803) was specially recognised by the Honourable East India Company presenting honorary colours to the late 78th (2nd Batt.). Half a century later, during the Mutiny, it rendered unparalleled service under Havelock, Outram, and Clive, adding "Lucknow" to the Colours, while its achievements in "Central India," "Afghanistan," "Kabul," "Kandahar," "Egypt," and "Tel-el-Kebir" are well within living memory.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of The 72nd Regiment, or Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders._ 1778-1848. [London: Parker. 1848.]
_Historical Records of The 72nd Highlanders, now 1st Batt. Seaforth Highlanders._ 1777-1886. [Edinburgh: Blackwood. 1886.]
The Gordon Highlanders.
(3 Batts.)
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot; with =3rd Batt.= The Royal Aberdeenshire Militia.
[Illustration: THE TIGER.]
[Illustration: SPECIAL DEVICE ON WAIST-PLATE AND BUTTONS.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1758-63. The 75th Regiment of Foot; raised in 1756 as 2nd Batt. 37th Foot, separately regimented as 75th in 1758, and disbanded in 1765. 1764-65. The 75th (Invalids) Regiment of Foot: formerly (1760) the 118th Invalids; dispersed for garrison service. 1778-83. The 75th (Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Foot; disbanded at the close of the American War. 1787-1809. The 75th (Highland) Regiment of Foot; also "Abercrombie's Highlanders." 1809-62. The 75th Regiment of Foot. 1862-81. The 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1794-98. The 100th (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot. 1798-1861. The 92nd (Highland) Regiment of Foot; there had previously been three other regiments bearing this number, but none incorporated for more than four years. 1861-81. The 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Gordon Highlanders.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1761. Belle Isle. 1762. Portugal. 1778-83. America. *1791-1806. India (1). 1792. Seringapatam. 1795-97. Malabar and Goa. *1799. Mysore (1). 1799. Sedaseer. *1799. Seringapatam (1). 1799. Helder. 1799. Crabbendam. 1799. Bergen. *1799. Egmont-op-Zee (2). 1799. Quiberon. 1800. Ferrol. *1801. Mandora (2). *1801. Egypt (2). 1801. Alexandria. 1803. Gujerat. 1804. Malwa. 1805. Bhurtpore. 1807. Copenhagen. 1808-14. Peninsula (2). *1809. Corunna (2). 1809. Flushing. *1811. Fuentes d'Onor (2). 1811. Arroyo dos Molinos. *1812. Almaraj (2). *1813. Vittoria (2). 1813. Maya. *1813. Pyrenees (2). *1813. Nive (2). 1814. Gâve. *1814. Orthes (2). 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo (2). 1815. Netherlands. *1835. South Africa (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Delhi (1). 1857. Bulundshuhur. 1857. Agra. 1857. Cawnpore. *1858. Lucknow (1). *1878-80. Afghanistan (2). *1879. Charasiah (2). *1879. Kabool (2). *1880. Kandahar (2). 1881. Transvaal. *1882-84. Egypt (1). *1882. Tel-el-Kebir (1). *1884-85. Nile (1). 1884. El Teb. 1884. Tamai. *1895. Chitral. *1897-98. Tirah. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Red, with deep Yellow facings, and the Gordon tartan bearing a yellow distinguishing stripe (the Marquis of Huntly, who raised the late 92nd, 2nd Batt., became the fifth Duke of Gordon). The hackle is white.
REGIMENTAL BADGES, &C.--"The Sphinx" (for Egypt), and "The Royal Tiger" (for India). In the device on buttons and waist-plate these are shown in the upper and lower divisions of the St. Andrew Cross, with "Egypt" and "India" underneath, respectively; also within a scroll, inscribed "Gordon Highlanders," on the centre of the cross, and resting on a thistle wreath, is worn the crest (a stag's head issuing from the ducal coronet) of the Marquis of Huntly.
NICKNAME.--"The Gay Gordons."
NOTES, &C.--Both regiments were raised in Scotland, the 75th specially for service in India at the instance and cost of the late Honourable East India Company, receiving on its return "The Royal Tiger" in recognition of nineteen years of eventful and arduous service. Fifty years later it again fought in India through the Mutiny. During this period the 2nd Batt., as the late 92nd, was distinguishing itself in Holland, in Egypt (with special distinction at Mandora), and particularly in the Peninsula Campaigns of 1809-14, no less than seven "honours" falling to its share. Fresh laurels were won at Quatre Bras in company with the Black Watch and the Royal Scots. Of its later exploits only the barest mention can be made--of its services in the Indian Mutiny, in Afghanistan (1878-80), including Kabul and the march to Kandahar and the rest--the emblazonments on the "Colours" tell a sufficiently emphatic story.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 92nd Regiment (Gordon Highlanders)._ 1794-1850. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1851.]
The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 79th (Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders) Regiment. =2nd Batt.= Authorised; with Militia Battalion. =3rd Batt.= The Highland Light Infantry Militia.
[Illustration: THE THISTLE AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1759-64. The 79th Regiment of Foot. 1778-84. The 79th (Royal Liverpool Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; also The Liverpool Blues; disbanded. 1793-1804. The 79th (Highland--Cameronian Volunteers) Regiment. 1804-73. The 79th (Cameron Highlanders) Regiment of Foot. 1873-81. The 79th (Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders) Regiment. 1881 (from). The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1762. Manilla. 1783. Carnatic. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Nimeguen. *1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1800. Quiberon. 1800. Ferrol. 1800. Vigo. 1800. Cadiz. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Egypt. 1801. Alexandria. 1807. Copenhagen. *1808-14. Peninsula. 1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. 1810. Cadiz. 1810. Busaco. *1811. Fuentes d'Onor. *1812. Salamanca. 1812. Burgos. *1813. Pyrenees. *1813. Nivelle. *1813. Nive. *1814. Toulouse. 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1854. Alma. 1854. Balaclava. *1855. Sevastopol. 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Lucknow. 1874. Ashantee. *1882. Egypt. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. *1884-85. Nile. *1898. Atbara. *1899. Khartoum.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Green facings (1793-1873); Scarlet with Blue facings (from 1873).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Thistle ensigned with the Imperial Crown" (with the change of title in 1873). "The Sphinx" for "Egypt," (1801).
NOTES.--This is the sole Territorial Regiment having one line battalion only.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of the 79th Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders._ By Captain Mackenzie, Lieutenant Ewart, and Lieutenant Findlay. [Devonport: Swiss. 1887.]
_Some Account of the Part Taken by the 79th Regiment, or Cameron Highlanders, in the Indian Mutiny, 1858._ By Captain D. Dunberley. [Inverness, 1891.]
The Royal Irish Rifles,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 83rd (County Dublin) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The Royal North Down Militia. =4th Batt.= The Royal Antrim Militia. =5th Batt.= The Royal South Down Militia. =6th Batt.= The Royal Louth Militia.
[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1758-63. The 83rd Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1778-83. The 83rd (Royal Glasgow Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1793-1859. The 83rd Regiment of Foot. 1859-81. The 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1759-63. The 86th Regiment of Foot; formerly 2nd Batt. 76th Foot; disbanded. 1779-83. The 86th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1793-1806. The 86th (The Shropshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot. 1806-12. The 86th (The Leinster) Regiment of Foot. 1812-81. The 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Royal Irish Rifles.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours," the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1795. Jamaica. 1797-8. San Domingo. *1799-1819. India (2). *1801. Egypt (2). 1805. Bhurtpore. *1806. Cape of Good Hope (1). *1809-14. Peninsula (1). *1809. Talavera (1). *1810. Bourbon (2). *1810. Busaco (1). *1811. Fuentes d'Onor (1). 1811. El Bodon. *1812. Ciudad Rodrigo (1). *1812. Badajos (1). *1812. Salamanca (1). *1813. Vittoria (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). *1814. Orthes (1). *1814. Toulouse (1). 1817-19. Kandy. 1838-39. Canada. *1842-59. Central India (1 & 2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1858. Jhansi. 1858. Golowlee. 1858. Calpe. 1858. Gwalior. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (1793-1881). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (1793-1812); Scarlet with Blue facings (1812-1881). 1st and 2nd Batts., Green with Dark Green facings (at present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Harp and Crown," with Motto, "_Quis separabit_." Also "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801), won by the 86th. The "Honours" formerly on the "Colours" have, since the conversion of the regiments into a Rifle Corps, been placed on the special pattern helmet-plate.
NICKNAMES.--"Fitch's Grenadiers" (of the 83rd when raised in 1793, on account of smallness of stature). "The Irish Giants" (in India, 1842, of the 86th).
NOTES.--The 86th captured several standards at Jhansi (1858).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 86th, or Royal County Down Regiment._ 1793-1842. [London: Parker. 1842.]
_Memoirs and Services of the 83rd Regiment._ [Bray. 1863.]
Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 87th (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 89th (Princess Victoria's) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The Armagh Militia. =4th Batt.= The Cavan Militia. =5th Batt.= The Monaghan Militia.
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE PRINCESS VICTORIA'S CYPHER AND CORONET.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
[Illustration: THE EAGLE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1759-63. The 87th (Highland Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; also "Keith's Highlanders"; disbanded. 1779-83. The 87th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1793-1811. The 87th (The Prince of Wales's Irish) Regiment of Foot. 1811-27. The 87th (The Prince of Wales's Own Irish) Regiment of Foot. 1827-81. The 87th (The Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot (for a short period The Prince of Wales's Own Irish Fusiliers).
=2nd Batt.=
1759-65. The 89th (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1779-83. The 89th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1793-1866. The 89th Regiment of Foot. 1866-81. The 89th (The Princess Victoria's) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1760. Zierenberg. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Campen. 1761. Fellinghausen. 1761. Johannisberg. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1764. Buxar. 1780. St. Lucia. 1780. Antigua. 1793. Alost. 1794-5. Flanders. 1794. Boxtel. 1794. Nimeguen. 1795. Tuyl. 1800. Malta. *1801. Egypt (2). 1801. Alexandria. 1806. Buenos Ayres. *1807. Monte Video (1). *1809-14. Peninsula (1). *1809. Talavera (1). 1810. Mauritius. *1811. Barrossa (1). *1811. Tarifa (1). *1811. Java (2). *1813. Vittoria (1). 1813. Bidassoa. *1813. Nivelle (1). 1813-14. Canada. 1813. Chrystler's Farm. *1813. Niagara (2). 1814-15. Netherlands. *1814. Orthes (1). *1814. Toulouse (1). 1814. Bergen-op-Zoom. 1815-16. Nepaul. *1824-26. Ava (2). *1855. Sevastopol (2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1860. China. *1882. Egypt (1). *1882. Tel-el-Kebir (1). *1884. Egypt (2). 1884. El Teb. 1884. Tamai. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Green facings (1793-1823, when the facings were changed to Blue); 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Black facings (1793 to 1881, when the latter gave place to the present Blue facings).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Princess Victoria's Coronet" (received with its title in 1866, when Her Majesty exchanged the colours presented by her in 1833, as Princess Victoria, for new ones). "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801). "An Eagle with a Wreath of Laurel" in addition to "The Plume of the Prince of Wales" (for distinction at Barrossa in 1811, where it captured the Eagle [the first taken in the Peninsular War] of the 8th French Light Infantry)--_cf._ the figure "8" below the Eagle--whence also its title "The Prince of Wales's Own Irish." "The Harp and Crown" (the badge of the 87th, when raised in 1793).
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Old Togs," or "The Faugh-a-Ballagh Boys" (from the war cry of the 87th at Barrossa--"Fag an Bealac" = "Clear the Way"). "The Eagle Takers" (also a sobriquet of the 87th--see above). "Blayney's Bloodhounds" (for skill in tracing rebels in the Irish Rebellion of 1798). "The Rollickers."
NOTES.--The Royal Fusiliers wear two collar badges, a distinction shared only with the Seaforth Highlanders.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 89th, or Royal Irish Fusiliers._ 1793-1853. [London: Parker. 1842.]
_Historical Record of The 89th Princess Victoria's Regiment._ By Captain R. Brinckman, 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Illustrated. [Gale and Polden. 1888.]
The Connaught Rangers,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 88th (Connaught Rangers) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 94th Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The South and North Mayo Militia. =4th Batt.= The Galway Militia. =5th Batt.= The Roscommon Militia.
[Illustration: THE ELEPHANT (CAPARISONED).]
[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1760-63. The 88th (Royal Highland Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1779-83. The 88th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1793-1881. The 88th (Connaught Rangers) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1760-63. The 94th (Royal Welsh Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1779-83. The 94th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1794-95. The 94th (Irish) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1803-1818. The 94th (Scots Brigade) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1823-81. The 94th Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Connaught Rangers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1760-62. Germany. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Campen. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Nimeguen. 1793. Alost. 1796. Grenada. 1796. St. Lucia. 1799. Bergen. *1799. Seringapatam (2). *1801. Egypt (1). 1803. Argaum. 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Monte Video. *1809-14. Peninsula (1 & 2). *1809. Talavera (1). 1810. Matagorda. *1810. Busaco (1). 1811. Sabugal. *1811. Fuentes d'Onor (1). *1812. Ciudad Rodrigo (1 & 2). *1812. Badajos (1 & 2). *1812. Salamanca (1 & 2). 1812. Burgos. *1813. Vittoria (1 & 2). *1813. Nivelle (1 & 2). 1813. Pyrenees. *1814. Orthes (1 & 2). *1814. Toulouse (1 & 2). 1814. Plattsburg. *1854. Alma (1). *1854. Inkerman (1). *1855. Sevastopol (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Central India (1). *1877-79. South Africa (1 & 2). 1880-81. Transvaal. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., in 1793, Scarlet with Yellow facings; now (1900) Scarlet and Deep Green. 2nd Batt., in 1823, Scarlet with Buff facings; at present the same as 1st Batt.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Harp and Crown," with the Motto, "_Quis separabit_" (the badge of the 88th from formation). "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801; also an 88th distinction). "The Elephant" (without the howdah, but caparisoned: this with "Seringapatam" on the honours has descended to the Connaughts through its 2nd Batt. from the 94th of 1803-1818. _See_ Notes).
NICKNAMES.--"The Devil's Own" (88th), "The Gawies" (94th).
NOTES.--The 94th of 1803-18 was a Scots Brigade in the service of Holland from 1586-1793, save one interregnum of three years from 1688-91. In 1804 it was taken into the English service, earning much distinction in India and in the Peninsular campaigns, the "honours" of which were revived in the 94th of 1823.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 88th, or Connaught Rangers._ 1793-1837. [London: Clowes. 1838.]
The Princess Louise's (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders).
(4 Batts.)
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 91st (Princess Louise's Argyllshire Highlanders). =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The Highland Borderers Militia. =4th Batt.= The Royal Renfrew (Prince of Wales's) Militia.
[Illustration: THE PRINCESS LOUISE'S CYPHER AND CORONET.]
[Illustration: A CAT: THE BOAR'S HEAD.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1794-96. The 98th (Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot; renumbered. 1796-1809. The 91st (Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot. Three other corps had previously borne this number; neither had been retained longer than four years. 1809-21. The 91st Regiment of Foot; its distinctive title was probably dropped for the same reason that the Highland dress was for a time discarded, because of its supposed impediment to recruiting. 1821-64. The 91st (Argyllshire) Regiment of Foot. 1864-72. The 91st (Argyllshire) Highlanders. 1872-1881. The 91st (Princess Louise's Argyllshire) Highlanders.
=2nd Batt.=
1760-96. The 93rd Regiment of Foot; during this period three 93rds were raised and disbanded--1760-63; 1779-83 (American War); and 1793-96 (served in Demerara, Essequibo, and Berbice, and then was drafted into the 39th). 1800-61. The 93rd Highlanders. 1861-81. The 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders).
1881 (from). The Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1779-83. America. 1796. Guiana. *1806. Cape of Good Hope (2). *1808-14. Peninsula (1). *1808. Roleia (1). *1808. Vimiera (1). *1809. Corunna (1). 1809. Flushing. 1809. Talavera. *1813. Pyrenees (1). *1813. Nivelle (1). 1813. Bidassoa. *1813. Nive (1). *1814. Orthes (1). *1814. Toulouse (1). 1814. Bayonne. 1814-15. Netherlands. 1814. Bergen-op-Zoom. 1814. Antwerp. 1815. New Orleans. 1838. Canada. *1846-47. South Africa (1). *1851-53. South Africa (1). *1854. Alma (2). *1854. Balaclava (2). 1855. Kertch. 1855. Yenikale. *1855. Sevastopol (2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Lucknow (2). 1858. Rohilcund. *1879. South Africa (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM, &C.--Scarlet, with bright Yellow facings, and the Sutherland tartan.
REGIMENTAL BADGES, &C.--"The Princess Louise's Cypher and Coronet," "The Boar's Head" (the Campbell crest), and "_Ne obliviscaris_." Also "A Cat" and "_Sans peur_" (the Sutherland cognisance).
NICKNAME.--"The Rory's."
NOTES.--The old 91st was raised at Stirling by the Duke of Argyll: hence its title, crest, and motto. The Cape was the scene of its first campaign, since which it, with its companion battalion, has seen much service--a forty-one years' combined record--in South Africa. Its "honours" were, however, chiefly won in the Peninsular campaigns at the beginning of the century. The 2nd Batt. was also raised in Scotland from the Sutherland Fencible Highlanders, and has had a most distinguished career from then till now. Little need to dwell on its prowess. Who amongst us does not remember, or who has not read of that "thin red line" drawn up by Colin Campbell to resist the onslaught of the Russian Horse at Balaclava; how the 93rd stood their ground, successfully stemming and finally repulsing that memorable charge; how it alone of all regiments of foot enjoys the proud distinction of "Balaclava" on its "colours"? And surely there is still less need to tell how a few months later, in the Mutiny, and especially at Lucknow, this famous corps added new and undying laurels to its regimental record--a record which is in the memory or ken of all.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of The 91st Argyllshire Highlanders (now the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders)._ From the formation of the Regiment in 1794 to 1881. By G. L. Goff, 91st Highlanders. With full-page coloured and other illustrations. [London: Bentley. 1891.]
_Historical Record of The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, now 2nd Battalion Princess Louise's Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders._ By Roderick H. Burgoyne. [London: Bentley. 1883.]
_History of the 1st Battalion Princess Louise's Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders._ By Lieut.-Colonel H. G. Robley and P. J. Aubin. [Cape Town: Murray and S. Zeyer. 1883.]
The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 100th (Prince of Wales's Royal Canadian) Regiment. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 109th (Bombay Infantry) Regiment; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The King's County Militia. =4th Batt.= The Queen's County Militia. =5th Batt.= The Meath Militia.
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: A MAPLE LEAF.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1761-63. The 100th (Highland) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1780-84. The 100th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1794-18[?]. The 100th (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot; the late 92nd, now 2nd Gordon Highlanders. 1805-19. The 100th (Prince Regent's County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot; disbanded as the 99th. 1816-18. The 100th (Duke of York's Irish) Regiment of Foot; raised as the 101st. 1858-1881. The 100th (Prince of Wales's Royal Canadian) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1761-63. The 109th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1794-95. The 109th (Aberdeenshire) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1854-58. The Hon. East India Company's 3rd (Bombay European) Regiment. 1858-61. The 3rd (Bombay) Regiment. 1861-81. The 109th (Bombay Infantry) Regiment.
1881 (from). The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1761-62. Martinique. 1761. Belle Isle. 1783. Carnatic. 1812-14. Canada. *1813. Niagara (1). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Central India (2). 1858. Ratgur. 1858. Barodia. 1858. Sangor. 1858. Garrakota. 1858. Muddenpore. 1858. Betura. 1858. Jhansi. 1858. Koouch. 1858. Calpe. 1858. Morar. 1858. Gwalior. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (from formation with 1st Batt., the 2nd Batt. wore White facings till 1881).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Plume of the Prince of Wales," "A Maple Leaf" (the late 100th was raised in Canada).
NICKNAMES.--"The German Mob" (of the 109th, from the number of Germans in the regiment when taken over from the Hon. East India Company). "The Brass Heads" (also of the 109th because, physique being good, they suffered little from the sun).
NOTES.--The 100th Foot was an expression of Canadian loyalty at the time of the Mutiny.
The Royal Munster Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 101st (Royal Bengal Fusiliers) Regiment. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 104th (Bengal Fusiliers) Regiment; with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The South Cork Militia. =4th Batt.= The Kerry Militia. =5th Batt.= The Royal Limerick County Militia.
"_Spectamur Agendo._"
[Illustration: THE ROYAL TIGER.]
[Illustration: THE ARMS OF MUNSTER.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1760-63. The 101st (Highland) Regiment of Foot; also Johnstone's Highlanders; disbanded. 1780-83. The 101st Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1794-95. The 101st (Irish) Regiment of Foot; drafted. 1806-17. The 101st (Duke of York's Irish) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1759-1840. The Hon. East India Company's Bengal (European) Regiment. 1840-41. The Hon. East India Company's 1st Bengal (European) Regiment. 1841-46. The Hon. East India Company's 1st (Bengal European) Light Infantry. 1846-58. The Hon. East India Company's 1st (Bengal European) Fusiliers. 1858-61. The 1st Bengal Fusiliers. 1861-81. The 101st Royal Bengal Fusiliers.
=2nd Batt.=
1761-63. The 104th (King's Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1780-83. The 104th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1794-95. The 104th (Royal Manchester Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; drafted. 1806-16. The 104th Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1839-50. The Hon. East India Company's 2nd Bengal (European) Regiment. 1850-58. The Hon. East India Company's 2nd (Bengal European) Fusiliers. 1858-61. The 2nd Bengal Fusiliers. 1861-81. The 104th Bengal Fusiliers.
1881 (from). The Royal Munster Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1757. Chandernagore. *1757. Plassey (1). *1758. Condore (1). *1759. Masulipatam (1). *1759. Badara (1). 1760-61. Delhi. 1760. Wyndewash. *1763-65. Gujerat (1). *1764. Buxar (1). *1774-94. Rohilcund (1). 1781. Porto Novo. *1781. Sholingur. 1782. Arnee. *1783. Carnatic (1). 1783. Cuddalore. *1804. Deig. 1805. Bhurtpore. 1808. Macao. 1810. Amboyna. 1813-14. Canada. 1814-15. Nepaul. 1815. Java. *1826. Bhurtpore (1). *1839-40. Afghanistan (1). *1839. Ghuznee (1). *1845. Ferozeshah (1). *1846. Sobraon (1). *1848-49. Punjaub (2). *1849. Chillianwallah (2). *1849. Goojerat (2). 1851-53. Burma. *1852-53. Pegu (1 & 2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Delhi (1 & 2). *1858. Lucknow (1). *1885-87. Burma (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--The 101st (when raised) wore Scarlet with Sky-blue facings, the latter being changed to Blue in 1846; the 104th have worn Scarlet with Blue facings throughout.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"A Shamrock." "The Royal Tiger." Also (since territorialisation) "The Arms of Munster." Motto, "_Spectamur agendo_."
NICKNAMES.--"The Dirty Shirts" (the 101st fought without the tunic at Delhi in 1857).
NOTES.--The two battalions received their titles in 1846 and 1850, for distinction in the Sutlej and Punjaub Campaigns respectively; the officers of the 104th being allowed to wear also a scarlet band in the forage cap for services in India.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_History of the Royal European Regiment, now the Royal Munster Fusiliers._ By Lieutenant-Colonel P. R. Innes. Illustrated. [London: Simpkin. 1885.]
The Royal Dublin Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 102nd (Royal Madras Fusiliers). =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 103rd (Royal Bombay Fusiliers); with Militia Battalions. =3rd Batt.= The Kildare Militia. =4th Batt.= The Royal Dublin City Militia. =5th Batt.= The Dublin County Militia.
"_Spectamur Agendo._"
[Illustration: THE ELEPHANT.]
[Illustration: THE ARMS OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL TIGER.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1760-63. The 102nd (Queen's Own Royal Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1780-83. The 102nd Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1793-94. The 102nd (Irish) Regiment of Foot; drafted. 1809-16. The 102nd Regiment of Foot; raised in 1798 as the New South Wales Corps: disbanded in 1818 as the 100th Foot. 1746-1830. The Hon. East India Company's European Regiment. 1830-39. The Hon. East India Company's Madras (European) Regiment. 1839-43. The Hon. East India Company's 1st Madras (European) Regiment. 1843-58. The Hon. East India Company's 1st Madras (European) Fusiliers. 1858-61. The 1st Madras Fusiliers. 1861-81. The 102nd (Royal Madras) Fusiliers.
=2nd Batt.=
1761-63. The 103rd (Volunteer Hunters) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1781-83. The 103rd (King's Irish Infantry) Regiment of Foot; disbanded. 1794-95. The 103rd (Loyal Bristol Volunteers) Regiment of Foot; drafted. 1809-17. The 103rd Regiment of Foot. 1661-68. The Bombay Regiment. 1668-1839. The Hon. East India Company's Bombay (European) Regiment. 1839-44. The Hon. East India Company's 1st Bombay (European) Regiment. 1844-58. The Hon. East India Company's 1st Bombay (European) Fusiliers. 1858-61. The 1st Bombay Fusiliers. 1861-81. The 103rd Royal Bombay Fusiliers.
1881 (from). The Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
*1747-83. Carnatic (2). *1747-83. Mysore (2). *1751. Arcot (1). *1757. Plassey (1 & 2). *1758. Condore (1). *1760. Wyndewash (1). *1764. Buxar (2). 1764. Madras. 1764. Pondicherry. 1767-69. Mysore. 1778-80. Pondicherry. *1780. Gujerat (1). 1780. Ahmedabad. *1781. Sholingur (1). 1782. Arnee. 1783. Cuddalore. 1791. Bangalore. *1791. Nundy-Droog (2). *1792. Seringapatam (2). *1793. Pondicherry (1). *1810. Amboyna (1). *1810. Ternate (1). *1810. Banda (1). *1817. Kirkee (2). *1817. Maheidpore (1). 1819. Asseerghur. *1821. Beni-Boo-Ally (2). *1824. Ava (1). *1839. Aden (2). *1848-49. Punjaub (2). *1849. Mooltan (2). *1849. Gujerat (2). *1852-53. Pegu (2). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. 1857. Cawnpore. *1857. Lucknow (1). 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings when raised, but the facings frequently changed--Blue, French Grey, White, and Blue; they are now (1900) Blue. 2nd Batt., when raised in 1661, the Sea-Green facings to the Scarlet uniform were adopted in compliment to Catherine of Braganza (Queen of Charles II.), Bombay being part of her dowry, and sea-green her favourite colour. The uniform and facings are now Scarlet and Blue.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Royal Tiger" (for Nundy-Droog in 1791), "The Elephant" (for Mysore), also (since 1881) "The Arms of the City of Dublin." Motto, "_Spectamur agendo_" (this for services under Lord Clive).
NICKNAMES.--"The Lambs" (of the 102nd Foot), "The Old Toughs" (for long and arduous service of the 103rd in India).
The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own),
COMPRISING
=4 Batts.=, with Militia Battalions.
=5th Batt.= The Queen's Own Royal Tower Hamlets Militia. =6th Batt.= The Royal Longford and West Meath Militia. =7th Batt.= The King's Own Royal Tower Hamlets Militia.
[Illustration: SPECIAL DEVICE ON THE POUCH.]
TITLES.
1800-2. The Corps of Riflemen; also Manningham's Sharpshooters. 1802-16. The 95th (Rifle Corps) Regiment of Foot. 1816-62. The Rifle Brigade. 1862-81. The Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade. 1881 (from). The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" inscribed on the Pouch, &c.
*1801. Copenhagen. 1806. Buenos Ayres. *1807. Monte Video. 1807. Copenhagen. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1808. Roleia. *1808. Vimiera. *1809. Corunna. 1809. Flushing. *1810. Busaco. *1811. Barrossa. 1811. Sabugal. *1811. Fuentes d'Onor. 1811. Tarifa. *1812. Ciudad Rodrigo. *1812. Badajos. *1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria. 1813. St. Sebastian. *1813. Nivelle. *1813. Nive. *1814. Orthes. 1814. Tarbes. *1814. Toulouse. 1814. Antwerp. 1814-15. Netherlands. 1815. New Orleans. 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo. *1846-53. South Africa (2 Honours). *1854. Alma. *1854. Inkerman. *1855. Sevastopol. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Lucknow. *1874. Ashantee. *1878-79. Afghanistan. *1878. Ali Masjid. *1885-87. Burma. *1899. Khartoum. 1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Green faced with Black (from formation).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--None given in _Army List_. On appointments appear "A Maltese Cross," surmounted by "A Crown." Previous to 1830 a figure of "Fame" surmounted the Cross. At one time the badge was "A Bugle Horn."
NICKNAME.--"The Sweeps" (from its facings).
NOTES.--Formed in 1800 by detachments from various regiments. As King William IV. remarked, "What more can be said of you, Riflemen, than that wherever there has been fighting there you have been, and wherever you have been you have distinguished yourselves?"
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_History of The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Formerly The 95th._ By Sir William H. Cope, Bart. Illustrated. [London: Chatto and Windus. 1877.]
The West India Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) Malcolm's Black Rangers: originally The Carolina Black Corps. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The St. Vincent's Black Rangers. =3rd Batt.= Authorised.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1779. Savannah. 1780. Charlestown. 1781. Hobkirk's Hill. 1781. Entaw Springs. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1795. St. Lucia. 1795. St. Vincent. 1796. St. Lucia. *1805. Dominica. *1809. Martinique. 1809. San Domingo. *1810. Guadaloupe. 1815. New Orleans. 1815. Mobile. 1823. Mahaica. 1848. Coomassie. 1853-54. Christenbourg. 1853-55. Sabbajee. 1864. Ashantee. 1865. Jamaica. 1872. Orange Walk. 1873-74. Ashantee. *1887, 1892-4. West Africa.
UNIFORM.--Zouave dress, Scarlet with White facings.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_A History of The 1st West India Regiment._ By Major A. B. Ellis. [London. 1885.]
The Royal Marines,
COMPRISING
Royal Marine Artillery; and Royal Marine Light Infantry.
[Illustration: THE GLOBE AND LAUREL WREATH.]
TITLES.
1664-89. The Lord Admiral's (H.R.H. The Duke of York and Albany's) Maritime Regiment; also ranked as The 3rd Foot: drafted into The Coldstreams. 1694-97. Maritime Regiments: several raised and disbanded. 1702-13. Maritime Regiments: six raised, of which three were disbanded, the rest being now represented by The 1st Batt. East Lancashire, The 1st East Surrey, and The 1st Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry; at the same time other regiments were placed on the Marine Establishment for sea-service--these regiments are now represented by The 2nd Gloucester Regiment, The Yorkshire, The Lancashire Fusiliers, The 1st Border, The 1st Royal Sussex, and The 2nd Worcester. 1740-48. Marine Regiments: ten raised and disbanded. 1755-1802. Marines: 50 Companies permanently established. 1802 (from). Royal Marines.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
[It is impossible to instance more than the most distinguished of the varied services of this branch of the Army. Reference should also be made to the Regimental Records of Corps specially mentioned as having at one time served as Marines.]
1705. Gibraltar. 1706. Spain. 1708. Minorca. 1708. Nice. 1708. Ostend. 1708. Sardinia. 1709. Nova Scotia. 1709. West Indies. 1709. Dunkirk. 1741. Carthagena. 1746. Culloden. 1747-8. Aria-Coupang. 1747-8. Pondicherry. 1747-8. Coromandel Coast. 1758. Louisbourg. 1761. Belle Isle. 1762. Manilla. 1762. Havannah. 1775. America. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1783. Gibraltar. 1797. St. Vincent. 1797. Camperdown. 1801. Copenhagen. 1801. Egypt. 1801. Teneriffe. 1801. Acre. 1801. Elba. 1805. Trafalgar. 1807. Copenhagen. 1807. Dardanelles. 1808-14. Peninsula. 1809. Flushing. 1811. Cape Lissa. 1812-15. America. 1836-38. Spain. 1840. Syria. 1840-1. Egypt. 1840-2. China. 1845-9. New Zealand. 1851-3. Burma. 1855. Baltic. 1855. Sevastopol. 1858. Lucknow. 1860. China. 1868. Abyssinia. 1874. Ashantee. 1882. Egypt. 1884. Nile. 1884-5. Egypt. 1884-90. Zululand. 1887, 1892-4. West Africa. 1900. South Africa. &c., &c., &c.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Yellow facings (1664); Red Waterman's Frocks with bright Yellow facings (1702); the 1740-48 contingents wore the usual Red Waterman's frock with different facings and cloth caps for each regiment:--1st Regiment, Yellow; 2nd, Green; 3rd, Yellow; 4th, White; 5th, Yellow; 6th, Green; 7th, White; 8th, Yellow; 9th, Buff; 10th, Yellow. From 1755 to 1802 a Scarlet Uniform with White facings was worn, the facings being changed to Blue in 1802. At the present time the Royal Marine Artillery wear Blue with Scarlet facings, and the Royal Marine Light Infantry Scarlet with Blue facings.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Globe" with the Motto, "_Per Mare, per Terram_." "The Crown--the Anchor and Laurel"--Her Majesty's Cypher, with the word "Gibraltar" (the latter for services at the various sieges).
NICKNAMES.--"The Little Grenadiers" (at Belle Isle the Corps wore the old-fashioned Grenadier caps of the earlier maritime regiments). "The Jollies." "The Globe Rangers." "Neptune's Bodyguard." "The Admiral's Regiment."
NOTES.--The Royal Marines rank next to The Berkshire Regiment.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of The Royal Marines._ Compiled and edited by Major L. Edye, R.M.L.I., Barrister-at-Law. Vol. I. 1664-1701. [London: Harrison. 1893.]
_Historical Review of the Royal Marine Corps._ By Captain Gillespie. [London: 1803.]
_Historical Record of the Royal Marine Forces._ By Colonel Nichols. [London: 1845.]