SEVENTY-THIRD FOOT.
It was formerly the second Battalion of the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, raised in 1756.
The first Regiment numbered 73rd was formerly the second Battalion of the 34th Foot, raised in 1756; it was disbanded in 1763.
The second was formerly the 116th Invalid=s, made 73rd in 1763, and formed into Independent Companies in 1769.
The third was the 73rd Highlanders, it is now the 71st Highland Light Infantry.