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5th or Northumberland Regiment of Foot

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Alternative name(s):
  • Northumberland Regiment, 1782-1836 (Also known as)
Date: 1782-1836
History: Prior to 1782: 5th Regiment of Foot; given privilege of wearing Fusilier caps after defeat of division of French Grenadiers at Wilherlmstal in 1762. 1782-1836: 5th or Northumberland Regiment of Foot; territorial title bestowed by Colonel, Earl Percy. 1836: became 5th or Northumberland Fusiliers.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285910
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1760-1877: 5th Foot
The National Archives, Kew
2
1800 - 1909: Northumberland Fusiliers
3
1759-1812.: 5 Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/102
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5th Regiment of Foot
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