SEVENTY-FOURTH FOOT.
The Regiment was raised in Glasgow for service in India.
It bears “The Elephant,” which badge it obtained for its conduct at the battle of Assaye, 1803; it was also presented by the East India Company with honorary Colours, and was called “The Assaye Regiment” for that action.
The first Regiment numbered the 74th in 1758 was formerly the second Battalion of the 36th Foot, raised in 1756; it was disbanded 1764.
The second was formerly the 117th Invalid=s, made 74th in 1763, and formed into Independent Companies in 1769.
The third was the 74th Argyle Highlanders, raised in 1778, and disbanded in 1783.