100th Regiment of Foot (1760)
The 100th Regiment of Foot, also known as Campbell's Highlanders, was an infantry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1760 and disbanded in 1763.
| 100th Regiment of Foot (Campbell's Highlanders) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1760–1763 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Colors | Yellow Facings, Unknown Tartan |
| March | Quick: Slow: |
| Engagements | Seven Years' War |
The regiment was raised in 1760 by the regimentation of independent companies of infantry,[1] and embodied at Stirling in 1761.[2] It was at first sent for garrison duty in the Channel Islands before being sent to the Caribbean.[1] In 1762, they saw service at the Invasion of Martinique from France. With the end of the Seven Years' War in 1763, the regiment was disbanded in Scotland.[2]
The unofficial title Campbell's Highlanders was adopted from its first Major-Commandant, Colin Campbell; a similar title was used, at the same time, by the 88th Foot.[1]
Colonels
The colonels of the regiment were:[1]
- 5 April 1761 – Maj. Colin Campbell
- 1762 – Maj. John Broughton [to 1763]
References
- "100th Regiment of Foot (Campbell's Highlanders)". regiments.org. Archived from the original on 16 October 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2007.
- Brander, p. 207
Sources
- Brander, Michael (1971). The Scottish highlanders and their regiments. Seeley, Service and Co. ISBN 0-85422-012-7.
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