| 77th Regiment of Foot | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1757–1763 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | two battalions |
| Nickname(s) | Montgomerie's Highlanders |
| Colors | Green facings and white lace. |
| Engagements | Seven Years' War Pontiac's War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Archibald Montgomerie |
The 77th Regiment of Foot (Montgomerie's Highlanders) was a Highland Scots Regiment raised in 1757. The 77th Regiment was one of the first three Highland Regiments to fight in North America.[1] During the Seven Years' War, the regiment lost 110 soldiers and 259 were wounded.[2]
- ^ The Highland regiments that landed in America and took part in the French and Indian War were the 42nd Regiment of Foot or Royal Highland Regiment ("The Black Watch"), the 77th Regiment of Foot and the 78th Regiment of Foot.
- ^ "First Highland Regiments in America". Electricscotland.com. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
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