Raised in 1694, and has fought with the highest credit in all parts
of the Empire, during which it has won several peculiar and highly
cherished distinctions. Of its conduct at Chillianwallah the Duke of
Wellington said, "the 61st were mainly instrumental in gaining the
victory."
The 28th Regiment was nicknamed "The Old Braggs" in 1750, from its
Colonel's name, General Philip Braggs. Also the "Slashers," from
their gallantry at the battle of the White Plains, and passage of the
Brunx river in 1777. A badge is worn on the back of the head-dress by
both battalions of this regiment, given for the bravery of the 28th
at Alexandria in 1801. They were attacked by French cavalry while in
line, and there being no time to form square, the Colonel ordered the
rear rank to "Right about face," and they succeeded in beating off the
enemy, 7,000 in number.