79th Regiment of Foot (1757)

79th Regiment of Foot (1757)

The 79th Regiment of Foot was formed in 1757 at the beginning of the Seven Years' War. It moved to India in 1758 and saw service in the third Carnatic War.
In 1762 the regiment took part in the successful invasion of Manila, capital of the Spanish-controlled Philippines.

Its commander was Brigadier General William Draper.


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