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20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot

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Alternative name(s):
  • East Devonshire Regiment of Foot, 1782-1881 (Also known as)
Date: 1782-1881
History: Prior to 1782: 20th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881: 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881: became Lancashire Fusiliers.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285628
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1760-1877: 20th Foot
The National Archives, Kew
2
1877-1888: 20th Foot and Lancashire Fusiliers
The National Archives, Kew
3
1811 - 1915: 20th Foot (Lancashire Fusiliers)
4
1823-1872: 20th Foot 1st Battn.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 67/12
5
1834-1881: 20th Foot 2nd Battn.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 67/13
6
1855 Jan.-March: 20th, 21st, 46th, 57th, 63rd, 68th Regts. and 1st Battn. Rifle Brigade.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/8
7
1856 April-June.: 1st Brigade, 4th Division, 17th, 20th, 21st, 57th & 63rd Regts.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/19
8
1855 April-June.: 4th Division, 20th Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/50
9
1855 July-1856 March.: 20th Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/51
10
1769-1812.: 20 Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/122
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20th Regiment of Foot
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