SEVENTY-FIFTH FOOT.
The Regiment was raised in Scotland for service in India.
It bears “The Royal Tiger” for its services in India from 1791 to 1806.
It was commonly Known as “Abercrombie’s Highlanders” when raised.
The first Regiment numbered the 75th in 1758 was formerly the second Battalion of the 37th Foot, raised in 1756. It served at the capture of Havannah, 1762, and was disbanded in 1763.
The second was formerly the 118th Invalid=s, made 75th in 1763, and formed into Independent Companies in 1769.
The third was raised in 1778 as the 75th “Prince of Wales’s,” and was disbanded in 1783.