78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot
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- For other regiments with the same number, see 78th Regiment of Foot.
| 78th Highland Regiment | |
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 Colours of the regiment |
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| Active | 1793-1881 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry Regiment |
| Role | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort George |
| Mascot | Elephant |
| Engagements | Assaye 1803 |
The 78th Regiment of Foot was a Highland Infantry Regiment of the Line raised in late 18th Century Scotland for service against the French.
[edit] History
On the 7 March 1793, Francis Humberstone MacKenzie raised the "78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot". In 1795 it was renamed the 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot, or "The Ross-shire Buffs"
It fought in the Anglo-Persian War of 1857 under the command of General Stalker. In April 1873 under the "Linked Regiments Depot System" the 78th Highlanders are linked with the 71st Highland Light Infantry at 55 Brigade Depot, Fort George.
In 1881 it was amalgamated with 72nd Highlanders forming the 2nd Battalion of The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs)
[edit] 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
