Glasgow's forgotten Soldiers

The 94th Regiment of Foot has existed three times. The first, 'The Auld Scotch Brigade', served in Dutch service and was disbanded in the second half of the 18th century. The second formation of the 94th is the regiment we portray.

 

In 1793 George III asked for new regiments to be formed throughout Great Britain due to the growing troubles with France. In Glasgow old officers of the Auld Scotch Brigade were asked to form a new 94th regiment of foot. They enlisted men from Glasgow and the surrounding areas and created a force that would fight in some of the most famous conflicts of the era yet disapear into obscurity.

 

After formation the 94th served in Gibrlatar and then the Cape of Good Hope. From there they travelled onto India. Here they took part in the siege of Serangipatam made famous by the novel Sharpes Tiger. Here they earned there first of many battle honours. The 94th went on to fight heroically throughout the peninsular campaign as part of the British army which pushed the French out of Portugal into Spain and finally to France and victory. The 94th returned to Great Britain where it went to Ireland and was eventually disbanded soon after the final conflict with Napoelon was over.

 

We strive to bring the memories of these brave and forgotten soldiers to the people of Scotland so that we can once again be proud of their achievements and sacrifices.