Historical Record of the First, or Royal Regiment of Foot Containing an Account of the Origin of the Regiment in the Reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846

Compiled by the Adjutel‑General’s Office at the request of the Crown, this volume offers a meticulous chronicle of one of Britain’s oldest foot regiments, tracing its birth in the reign of King James VI through decades of service to 1846. It lays out the circumstances of its original raising, the stations where it was posted, and a catalogue of battles, sieges and campaigns in which it took part, noting trophies, colours and distinctive badges earned along the way.

Beyond the dry listings, the record brings to life the men who forged its reputation: names of officers and enlisted ranks killed or wounded, citations of gallantry, medals awarded, and singular acts that set individuals apart. Readers gain a vivid sense of the hardships faced by soldiers—from harsh climates to long stretches of peace—while seeing how the British Army’s tradition of honor and emulation was nurtured through these documented deeds.