92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot

The 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot was a British Army infantry regiment, raised in 1794. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot to form the Gordon Highlanders in 1881.

For other units with the same regimental number, see 92nd Regiment of Foot (disambiguation).

92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot
Colours of the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot
Active1794–1881
Country Kingdom of Great Britain (1794–1800)
United Kingdom (1801–1881)
Branch British Army
TypeHighland Infantry Regiment
SizeOne battalion (two battalions 1803–1814)
Garrison/HQCastlehill Barracks, Aberdeen
Nickname(s)The Gay Gordons
EngagementsNapoleonic Wars
Crimean War
Indian Rebellion
Battle of Majuba Hill
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