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5th Regiment of Foot

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Date: 1751-1782
History: Prior to 1751: originally raised as Irish Regiment; title changed with Colonel's name 1688-1751. 1751-1782: 5th Regiment of Foot; given privilege of wearing Fusilier caps after defeat of division of French Grenadiers at Wilherlmstal in 1762. 1782: became 5th or Northumberland Regiment of Foot; territorial title bestowed by Colonel, Earl Percy.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285909
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1760-1877: 5th Foot
The National Archives, Kew
2
1759-1812.: 5 Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/102
Related record creators
  Record creator Description of relationship Dates Category of relationship
1
5th or Northumberland Regiment of Foot
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