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62nd Regiment of Foot

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Date: 1758-1782
History: Prior to 1758: raised in 1756 as the 2nd Battalion 4th Foot; separately constituted as 62nd Foot in 1758. 1758-1782: 62nd Regiment of Foot. 1782: became 62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment of Foot.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285680
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1772-1877: 62nd Foot
The National Archives, Kew
2
1759-1812.: 62 Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/182
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62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment of Foot
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