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It was particularly distinguished at the siege of [[Battle of Alighur|Aligarh]]'''†''', one of the strongest forts in India, fortified and commanded by a first-rate French General, General Perron. The contest was terrific in the ditches and intricate gateways of this fort, but the 76th were not to be deterred, were not to be denied; steadily, silently, resolutely, they forced their way through fire, steel, and blood, and never ceased until with a shout of victory the Colours of the 76th Regiment floated over the highest pinnacle of the fortress. This great success, of course, cost many valuable lives. The 76th Regiment had five officers killed; namely, Captain Cameron, Lieutenants Fleming, Brown and Campbell, the Adjutant Lieutenant St. Aubin, and a great many men. I wish I could remember their names. The names of such men, dying in such services, are deserving of going down to history. Besides the killed, the 76th had on this occasion many officers and men wounded, not by distant shots at long bowls, but hand to hand fight. The Colonel was stabbed while forcing the last gate. The 76th was also engaged at the [[Battle of Deig Citadel|siege of Deig]], where it was lead to the assault by the gallant Commander-in-Chief himself, Lord Lake. It was engaged at the battle of [[Battle of Agra 1803|Agra]], the battle of [[Battle of Delhi Sep 1803|Delhi]], and most particularly did it distinguish itself at the battle of [[Battle of Laswaree|Leswarree]], where a terrible fight took place. The enemy were astonished at the onset, they fought nobly, but nothing could withstand the 76th, with Lord Lake at their head ; the enemy were first checked, staggered, then turned and fled, pursued with terrible slaughter by the infantry, led by Lord Lake at the head of the 76th Regiment. For these and other services in India, the King was graciously pleased to confer upon the 76th the word "Hindoostan" to be worn on its Colours and appointments, and also the badge of the Elephant, the elephant being in Asia the emblem of power, strength, and grandeur, as the lion is esteemed by us at home. And besides, the East India Company presented the Regiment with a stand of embroidered Colours ; and not only so, but when these Colours were worn out, that Honourable Body sent the Regiment another stand of Colours, so strong was their sense of the valuable services of the corps. <br>

'''†''' ''Commanded by Colonel the Hon. William Monson''

'''1806'''