They_Call_Me_Fletcher
Recruit
1st Royal Regiment of Foot,
The Royal Scots
"First of foot, right of the line and the pride of the British Army."
Ye croppies of Wexford, I'd have ye be wise
and go not to meddle with Mid-Lothian Boys
For the Mid-Lothian Boys they vow and declare
They'll crop off your head as well as your hair
derry, down, down.
Remember at Ross and at Vinegar Hill
How your heads flew about like chaff in a mill
For the Mid-Lothian Boys when a croppy they see
they blow out his daylights and tip him cut three
derry, down, down.
and go not to meddle with Mid-Lothian Boys
For the Mid-Lothian Boys they vow and declare
They'll crop off your head as well as your hair
derry, down, down.
Remember at Ross and at Vinegar Hill
How your heads flew about like chaff in a mill
For the Mid-Lothian Boys when a croppy they see
they blow out his daylights and tip him cut three
derry, down, down.
History
The history of the Royal Scots is glorious indeed. First created in 1633 by Sir John Hepburn, under the title of The Royal Regiment of Foot, and remaining to this day, the Royal Scots have been to nearly ever corner of the world since their creation. Between 1680 and 1684 the 1st Regiment of foot defended the English colony Tangier with great distinction, and in 1685 was given the coveted position on the right of the line at the Battle of Sedgemoor, which began a precedent for years to come.In the 19th century the Royal Scots served in the West Indies, Canada during the War of 1812, Spain and Portugal during the Peninsular War, eventually pushing into Southern France in 1814, aiding the 6th Coalition in defeating Napoleon. During the Hundred Days, (in which Napoleon regained control of France) under the command of General Picton, they helped to hold off the French General Michel Ney at Quatre Bras, forcing Napoleon to engage the full British army at the Battle of Waterloo two days later. After the Napoleonic Wars, they fought in India during the Third Anglo-Maratha War, in Canada during the Rebellions of 1837, in the Crimean War, and other various engagements throughout the remainder of the 19th century. They went on the serve in the two world wars and during the post-war reconstruction in the 20th century. For more information on the esteemed history of our regiment click on the link below:
http://www.1stroyals.org/documents/royalregt.pdf
Who We Are
The once great 1st Royal Regiment of Foot (Disbanded in order to create the Marins de la Garde), has been reformed under leadership of former members. We aim to keep it a small and elite unit, as the 1st (MM regiment) was famous for. Melee training will be stressed, shooting will be stressed, we're looking for the best of the best, nothing less. We are fresh and looking for new recruits to fill the old ranks, leadership spots are open.
Rank Structure
Captain (Cpt)
Lieutenant (Lt)
Serjeant Major (SjtMaj)
Serjeant (Sjt)
Colour Serjeant (CSjt)
Corporal (Cpl)
Lance Corporal (LCpl)
Private (Pte)
Recruit (Rec)
Lieutenant (Lt)
Serjeant Major (SjtMaj)
Serjeant (Sjt)
Colour Serjeant (CSjt)
Corporal (Cpl)
Lance Corporal (LCpl)
Private (Pte)
Recruit (Rec)
Recruitment
Recruitment is currently by invite only. Thanks!
