"The Gay Gordons," as the regiment has always been known, are the
lineal descendants of that famous regiment raised in 1787, mainly
by the beautiful Duchess of Gordon, who bestowed on each recruit a
kiss. The regiment saw a great deal of service in India, notably the
storming of Seringapatam. Service in the Mediterranean and South Africa
followed, and the regiment was back in India in time to take part in
some of the severest fighting in the Mutiny. Brilliant service in other
parts of the Empire followed. The 2nd Battalion (92nd Highlanders)
trace their history back to 1794, and fought in India, the Peninsula
and at Waterloo with great credit. Many famous officers have commenced
their military careers in the Gordon Highlanders.
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(_Depot_, Inverness.)
(_Record Office_, Perth.)