79th Regiment of Foot "Queen's Own" Cameron Highlanders [NA]

[Jorvasker]

79th Regiment of Foot "Queen's Own" Cameron Highlanders

Take the King's Shilling and Join the 79th Cameron Highlanders!!

About

The regiment was raised as the 79th Regiment of Foot (Cameronian Volunteers) on August 17, 1793 at Fort William from among the members of the Clan Cameron by Sir Allan Cameron of Erracht. Originally on the Irish establishment, it became part of the British Army in 1804, and in 1806 it was renamed as the 79th Regiment of Foot (Cameron Highlanders). Upon being raised, it was decided that the red-based Cameron tartan would not be used, and instead a new design was devised. The Cameron of Erracht tartan was based on the Macdonald sett with the addition of a yellow line from the Cameron tartan, and the omission of three red lines found in that of Macdonald.

The regiment was formed at the height of the French Revolutionary Wars, and moved to the Netherlands in 1794 where it took part in an unsuccessful campaign, before being evacuated back to Great Britain. On its return the 79th Foot was listed for disbandment, with the men being drafted into other units. In the end the regiment was reprieved, being instead posted to the West Indies in 1795. After a two-year tour the 79th were on garrison duties in England and Guernsey until 1799.

In 1799 the regiment was again in action against the French in Holland, as part of the Helder Campaign. On October 2, 1799 it took part in its first major battle at Egmont-op-Zee. At the end of the campaign the 79th returned to England. In 1800 the 79th was part of a force that took part in a failed assault on the Spanish coast at Ferrol. In March 1801 the 79th Foot landed at Aboukir Bay, Egypt as part of an expeditionary force to prevent French control of the land route to India. After victories at Mandora and Alexandria, the British forces forced the surrender of the French forces at Cairo. Along with other regiments that took part in the Egyptian campaign the 79th Foot were henceforth permitted to bear a sphinx superscribed EGYPT on its colours and badges.

The 79th spent the next few years in Minorca and the United Kingdom without coming under fire. A second battalion was formed in 1804, as a draft-finding unit. The 1st Battalion took part in an engagement at Copenhagen, Denmark in 1807, before returning to England. In 1808 the 79th Foot moved to Portugal, moving to Spain in the following year and participating in several major battles of the Peninsular War, listed below.

-Corunna in 1809,
-Busaco and the defence of Cadiz in 1810,
-Fuentes d'Onor in 1811,
-The Battle of Salamanca, the occupation of Madrid and the siege of Burgos in 1812,
-the Battles of the Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive in 1813
-The Battle of Toulouse in 1814

Following the abdication of Napoleon in 1814, the regiment moved to Cork, Ireland. However, with the return of Napoleon from exile, the 79th Foot travelled to Belgium in May, 1815. The regiment took part in the final battles of the Napoleonic Wars at Quatre Bras and Waterloo in June.

Officers and Non-commissioned Officers
Regimental officers and NCOs are what hold the regimental discipline together. They enforce our code of conduct within the regiment and most importantly lead our members valiantly into battle. To become one of these men, you must be a highly disciplined member. Dedication and activity will get you here. Coming to linebattles, assisting with recruitment and training our ideal traits in officers and NCOs.

Officers

• Colonel - Overall regiment leader and diplomat; makes final decisions on regiment issues and leads the regiment on the field.
• Lt. Colonel - Second in command of the regiment, assists the Colonel.
• Major - Battalion commander.
• Captain - Company commander.
• Lieutenant - Company officer, assists the Captain.
  
• Ensign - Officer in training.

NCOs

• Serjeant Major - In charge of discipline throughout the regiment.
• Colour Serjeant - Bears the colours in battle.
• Serjeant - Company NCO, assists the Serjeant Maj. with enforcing discipline.
  
• Corporal - NCO in training.

Enlisted
The enlisted is what makes up the important part of the regiment. These men are highly trained, full capable infantrymen who make up the regiment. These men should be highly disciplined and dedicated to the regiment. Dedication is defined as attending events regularly, playing nicely with others in public servers, assisting in the recruitment process. Every member should strive to be better and better. Upon first joining the regiment you will start as a Recruit. After proving yourself active and ready to become an official member, you will be promoted. Promotions are given based on performance and dedication, so you should constantly be improving your game!

• Lance Corporal - The senior-most enlisted man. He knows how to handle himself in combat along with being prudent in his activity and dedication.
• Private - The backbone of the regiment; has proven he is dedicated and knows his way with bayonet.
• Recruit - Entry-level rank. This man is being taught the ways of the line and is promoted after proving his dedication and activity.

[Jorvasker]

Reserved

[Jorvasker]

Reserved

[Jorvasker]

Reserved

[#LionCarry]

Good Luck

[Syntax]

Best of Luck

[Drew]

Good luck Jorvasker! Hope things go well.

[Venom]

by god highlanders turn me on good luck!

[kpetschulat]

There's already a 79th Highlanders... you're going to have to change, unless you get permission from the other regiment.

[Peter Broetz]

Good luck, nub.

[Stunned Lime]

Good Luck Jovasker!

[Jorvasker]

There's already a 79th Highlanders... you're going to have to change, unless you get permission from the other regiment.

No there isn't I looked up the guy that had the 79th Name and I look at his steam profile and he isn't in a group called the 79th but instead some prussian regiment so no it isn't taken.

[MrSt3fan]

Jorvasker making a regiment. I'll write GOOD LUCK in capitals then :D

[Jorvasker]

Stefan you noob

[kpetschulat]

There's already a 79th Highlanders... you're going to have to change, unless you get permission from the other regiment.

No there isn't I looked up the guy that had the 79th Name and I look at his steam profile and he isn't in a group called the 79th but instead some prussian regiment so no it isn't taken.

He let someone else lead named Syntax. Ask Syntax about it.