SEVENTY-SIXTH FOOT.
The Regiment was raised at Chatham for service in India.
It bears “The Elephant,” which badge was given in testimony of its exemplary valour during its service in India; and it was also presented by the East India Company in 1808 with honorary Colours.
It, with the 8th Hussars, captured 44 stand of Colours and 72 guns at the battle of Leswarree, 1803.
It was nicknamed in 1806 “The Immortals” from most of the men having been wounded; also “The Pigs” from its badge, and “The Old Seven and Sixpennies” from its number, and the amount of a Lieutenant’s pay.
The first Regiment numbered the 76th was raised in 1759, and disbanded in 1764.
The second was the 76th Macdonald Highlanders, raised in 1778, and disbanded in 1784.