![]() ![]() Later on that year the Fraser’s Highlanders were shipped to Nova Scotia from where they took part in the French and Indian War. Main article 71st Regiment of Foot, Fraser’s Highlandersįraser’s Highlanders were formed from independent Highland companies in 1757 before becoming the 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot in 1758. In 1763 the 71st became a Regiment of Invalids before disbanding in 1768. After taking the fort and destroying the docks the regiment reboarded and returned to England before it took part in a similar raid on Belleisle in 1761. Soon after formation the 71st Foot was part of a raid on the French coast at Cherbourg during the Seven Years’ War. ![]() The 71st Regiment of Foot was first formed in 1758 from the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Regiment of Foot. The 71st Regiment of Foot was a Highland regiment in the British Army, which in 1881 became the 1st Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. ![]()
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