Regimental Nicknames and Traditions of the British Army

by Anonymous

(Depot, Preston.)

(Record Office, Preston.)

"Louisburg," "Quebec, 1759," "Maida," "Corunna," "Tarifa," "Vittoria," "St. Sebastian," "Nive," "Peninsula," "Ava," "Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Ali Masjid," "Afghanistan, 1878-79," "Defence of Kimberley," "South Africa, 1899-02."

Uniform, Scarlet.

Facings, White.

Head-dress, Helmet.

Cap, Blue.

Regimental March, "The Red Rose."

THE LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT

This, the only Regular Infantry in the Army entitled to the word "Loyal" as part of their proud title, was raised in 1740 in Scotland, and was with Sir John Cope at Falkirk, and helped to defend Edinburgh Castle against the rebels in 1745. It afterwards went to America, was at the capture of Quebec, the capture of Martinique, and many other famous actions. The 2nd Battalion has added its quota to the splendid record standing to the credit of the Regiment, its work during the Indian Mutiny being specially brilliant.