78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot
| 78th Highland Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1793-1881 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry Regiment |
| Role | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort George |
| Mascot(s) | Elephant |
| Engagements | Assaye 1803 |
78th Highlanders
Highland Infantry Regiment of the Line raised in late 18th Century Scotland for service against the French.
History
7th March 1793 - Frances Humberstone MacKenzie raises the 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot
1795 Renamed the 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot, or The Ross-shire Buffs
1857 Anglo-Persian Warunder command of General Stalker
April. 1873 The Linked Regiments Depot System links the 78th Highlanders with the 71st Highland Light Infantry at 55 Brigade Depot, Fort George.
1881 – Amalgamated with 72nd Highlanders as 2nd Battalion The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs)
Sources
- Lieutenant Colonel Fairrie, Angus. "Cuidich'n Righ": A History of the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons). Inverness: Regimental H.Q., Queen's Own Highlanders, 1998
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