WB79-02
John Jenkins Designs
Not yet released - expected in mid-March.
The British 79th Regiment of Foot, was raised in November 1757, originally as the 64th with drafts taken from the 4th, 8th and 24th foot, but was later re-numbered during the shake up after various second Battalions were taken into the line.
The regiment was to mainly see service in India from 1758, and was disbanded in 1764. Its commander was Major Brereton.