The 71st Regiment of Foot, unofficially known as Frazier's Highlanders, was raised in Inverness, Stirling, and Glasgow1775, specifically intended for service in putting down the rebellious American colonies. .
It took ship to North America in April 1776, and arrived in New York City in July of that year. Figures are Perry with a flag by Adolfo Ramos.
It saw action soon thereafter at the Battle of Long Island in August, and then the Battles of Fort Washington and Fort Lee in November 1776.
It took part in the Philadelphia Campaign, and fought at Brandywine Creek in September 1777.
A detachment of the Regiment also marched North form New York City in support of General Burgoyne's operations along the Hudson river, participating in the capture of Forts Clinton and Montgomery in October of 1777.
The regiment then served in the Southern theater, participating in the capture of Savannah (December 1778), the Battle of Brier Creek (March 1779), Siege of Savannah (September 1779), Siege of Charleston (March 1780), Battles of Camden (August 1780), Cowpens (January 1781), Guilford Courthouse (March 1781), and finally the Siege of Yorktown (September 1781). The unit was disbanded in 1786. It's uniforms were similar to the Black Watch, but with white facings.
There are several re-enactment groups for this unit; such as this one. They didn't ordinarily wear the kilt in the field due to the conditions in North America. There are many pictures there of the men wearing their bonnets with standard British pants, etc.; one year they eveidently wore trews made from their old kilts.
Splendid work, Peter! Tartan looks great!
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