Donald Macleod
Recruit
74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot
History of the 74th:
The 74th was raised in 1787 by Archibald Campbell, their first colonel, and were known as Campbell's Highlanders.
They first saw action during in India during the Mysore campaign of 1789, fighting at Bangalore and Seringapatam. Later, under Wellesley they saw action in the Mahratta War of 1802, fighting at Assaye in 1803.
Returning to Europe they served again under Wellington in the Peninsular campaign, and fought at Busaco, Fuentes d'Onor, both sieges of Badajoz, the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Vittoria, Nivelles, Tarbes, Orthe, and Toulouse. They were then sent to garrison Ireland, and so missed the Battle of Waterloo, although they were on their way to embark for Belgium when news of the battle arrived.
They remained in Ireland until 1818, were then in Canada and New Brunswick until 1828, Bermuda for a year, and in Ireland again from 1830 to 1834. Later in the 1830s and into the 1840s the 74th were stationed in St. Lucia, Barbados and other islands in the West Indies, keeping remarkably healthy apart from one outbreak of fever and dysentery. Then, without coming home again, they went to Quebec in Canada.
The 74th came back to Britain from Canada in March 1845 with a dreadful disembarkation from the open roadstead at Deal. Later that year they became the 74th (Highland) Regiment. They had served for their first fifteen years in India, where the kilt was considered too heavy, and although they resumed it on returning to Scotland in 1806, they had lost their Highland dress in 1809, and even the name “Highland” in 1816. However the commanding officer, Colonel Eyre J. Crabbe, who was about to retire after 38 years continuous service with the regiment, was able to assure the Commander-in-Chief, the Duke of Wellington, that "that throughout the varied services and changes of so many years, a strong national feeling, and a connection with Scotland by recruiting, had been constantly maintained.”
Memorial in St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Later the regiment served in the Kaffir War and in the Sepoy Rebellion.
They first saw action during in India during the Mysore campaign of 1789, fighting at Bangalore and Seringapatam. Later, under Wellesley they saw action in the Mahratta War of 1802, fighting at Assaye in 1803.
Returning to Europe they served again under Wellington in the Peninsular campaign, and fought at Busaco, Fuentes d'Onor, both sieges of Badajoz, the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Vittoria, Nivelles, Tarbes, Orthe, and Toulouse. They were then sent to garrison Ireland, and so missed the Battle of Waterloo, although they were on their way to embark for Belgium when news of the battle arrived.
They remained in Ireland until 1818, were then in Canada and New Brunswick until 1828, Bermuda for a year, and in Ireland again from 1830 to 1834. Later in the 1830s and into the 1840s the 74th were stationed in St. Lucia, Barbados and other islands in the West Indies, keeping remarkably healthy apart from one outbreak of fever and dysentery. Then, without coming home again, they went to Quebec in Canada.
The 74th came back to Britain from Canada in March 1845 with a dreadful disembarkation from the open roadstead at Deal. Later that year they became the 74th (Highland) Regiment. They had served for their first fifteen years in India, where the kilt was considered too heavy, and although they resumed it on returning to Scotland in 1806, they had lost their Highland dress in 1809, and even the name “Highland” in 1816. However the commanding officer, Colonel Eyre J. Crabbe, who was about to retire after 38 years continuous service with the regiment, was able to assure the Commander-in-Chief, the Duke of Wellington, that "that throughout the varied services and changes of so many years, a strong national feeling, and a connection with Scotland by recruiting, had been constantly maintained.”
Memorial in St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Later the regiment served in the Kaffir War and in the Sepoy Rebellion.
Ranks of the 74th:
Commanding Officers:
Colonel - Commander of the regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel - Second in command.
Major - In command of discipline and making sure everyone stays in line, uses PTS (permission to speak) when active and makes sure that everyone has the right banner and tags in game.
NCO's:
Colour Seargent - Bears the regiments colours in game.
Corporal - Enforces more discipline of lower ranks such as the enlisted & more.
Lance Corporal - Useful when helping cadets in the 'boot camp' stage with basic formations and rules.
Enlisted:
Private - Ranker and the main force of the regiment.
Cadet - Can attend training and line battles but still going through the 'boot camp' stage.
Training times & events:
Tuesday: 7pm GMT
Thursday: 7pm GMT
Saturday: 6:30 & line battle after. GMT
There will be private line battles and more events so remember to stay active!
Thursday: 7pm GMT
Saturday: 6:30 & line battle after. GMT
There will be private line battles and more events so remember to stay active!
Recruitment:
Reply to this thread with this application & add me on steam = SirDonaldMacleod
Application:
How old are you?:
Where are you from?:
Desire in game name:
Do you understand English?: (We are a English speaking regiment)
What is your steam name?:
Can you attend the trainings (as much as possible) which were posted above?:
Will you stay active online, in temspeak and on the forums?:
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
Remember to add me on steam! My steam name is just above this application. Also, we will be using the Scottish flag banner in game.
Application:
How old are you?:
Where are you from?:
Desire in game name:
Do you understand English?: (We are a English speaking regiment)
What is your steam name?:
Can you attend the trainings (as much as possible) which were posted above?:
Will you stay active online, in temspeak and on the forums?:
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
Remember to add me on steam! My steam name is just above this application. Also, we will be using the Scottish flag banner in game.
All done! Welcome to the regiment soldier.
