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55th (Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot

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Alternative name(s):
  • Westmoreland Regiment of Foot, 1782-1881 (Also known as)
Date: 1782-1881
History: Prior to 1782: 55th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881: 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot. 1881: linked to 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot to form Border Regiment.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285664
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1759-1877: 55th Foot
The National Archives, Kew
2
1877-1888: 34th Foot, 55th Foot and Border Regiment
The National Archives, Kew
3
1795 - 1904: Border Regiment
4
1861 - 1862: 54th Foot Depot returns; 55th Foot musters
The National Archives, Kew
WO 12/6451
5
1861 - 1862: 55th Foot Depot returns; 54th Foot musters
The National Archives, Kew
WO 12/6526
6
1855 Jan.-March: 2nd Division. 30th, 41st, 47th, 49th, 55th & 95th Regts.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/5
7
1856 April-June: 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 3rd, 30th, 55th, 82nd & 95th Regts.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/17
8
1855 April-June.: 2nd Division. 55th Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/84
9
1855 July-1856 March.: 2nd Division. 55th Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/85
10
1785-1812.: 55 Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/170
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