1st ‘Royal Scots’ Regiment of Foot - Ensign James Grant Kennedy 33rd Regiment of Foot were called at home ‘the

were called at home ‘the Bucks

at the age of 12 years

a newly commissioned officer who had celebrated his 15th birthday just three days before

They lost a great deal of their national character when they were brought back up to strength in 1813

The regiment increased in strength during the Napoleonic Wars and a new battalion was organised as 2nd Battalion in 1803

1st ‘Royal Scots’ Regiment of Foot - Ensign James Grant Kennedy 33rd Regiment of Foot were called at home ‘theThe Royal Scots, the oldest Infantry Regiment of the Line in the British Army, was formed in 1633. In February 1812, the regiment was re titled as the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royal Scots), the first official appearance of the popular name. Two new battalions, the 3rd and 4th, were raised in late 1804 and saw extensive service throughout the Peninsular War. In April 1815 the 3rd Battalion sailed to Ostend and were quartered in Brussels until the 16th of