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3rd (or the Buffs) Regiment of Foot

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Alternative name(s):
  • Buffs Regiment of Foot, 1751-1782 (Also known as)
Date: 1751-1782
History: Regiment traces its origin to the Holland Regiment raised in 1572. Prior to 1751: The Buffs, 1708-1751. 1751-1782: 3rd (or the Buffs) Regiment of Foot. 1782: became 3rd (East Kent – The Buffs) Regiment of Foot.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285905
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1760-1877: 3rd Foot (Buffs)
The National Archives, Kew
2
1759-1812.: 3 Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/98
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  Record creator Description of relationship Dates Category of relationship
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3rd (East Kent – The Buffs) Regiment of Foot
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