Today is the Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815. It was an extremely bloody battle which saw many valiant acts of heroism on all sides, but particularly from the many scots that took part. Most notably was the french eagle of the 45e Régiment de Ligne seized by then sergeant (promoted to Ensign shortly after) Charles Ewart of the Scots Greys, a 6’4” tall Ayrshireman from Kilmarnock, who split three Frenchmen’s heads open like fruit with his heavy cavalry sword.
Several Scottish regiments were in attendance for this legendary engagement:
Royal Scots Greys (Now Royal Scots Dragoon Guards)
The Scots Guards
The Royal Scots (Now 1 SCOTS, Royal Regiment of Scotland)
42nd & 73rd The Black Watch (Now 3 SCOTS, RRS)
The Highland Light Infantry (Now 2 SCOTS, RRS)
Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders (Now 4 SCOTS, RRS)
The Gordon Highlanders (Now 4 SCOTS, RRS)
