there, The Regimental tune of the Regiment is "Highland Laddie'
Surreys, the traditions of the British Army abroad.
The Young Buffs as the Ist Batt. the East [Surrey Regiment, are called, were raised Marines in 1702 with the title Villier's /Marines. In 1715 they became the 3ist Foot, and the Huntingdonshire Regiment in 1762. They took part in the capture of Gibraltar and at Dettingen in 1743, and after leaving the sea service, they were mistaken by George 11 for the Buffs (Royal East Kent! Regiment) as they both had similar buff facings.
When informed of his mistake the Royal personage exclaimed, "Well done then, Young. Buffs," and the name has stuck to them fever since although the colour of facings is now white, An interesting fact concerning the Battalion is that owing to its sea service its officers drink the King's health seated. In 1624, on their way to India, in the East India vessel, Kent, the ship foundered, and luckily, the majority of the Regiment' was saved.
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