![]() In 1746, the regiment received most of the government casualties at the Battle of Culloden. Soon after they again saw action at Gibraltar in 1704-1705, Guadeloupe 1759, and St. The regiment's first battle honour was gained at Namur (1695) during the War of the Augsburg League, 1688-1697. The regiment retained this title until the Childers Reforms of 1881. ![]() In 1751, after various name changes, the regiment was titled 4th (King's Own) Regiment of Foot. It saw service for nearly three centuries. The regiment was raised on July 13, 1680, as the 2nd Tangier, or Earl of Plymouth's Regiment of Foot.
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