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71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot

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Alternative name(s):
  • Highland Regiment of Foot, 71st, 1786-1808 (Also known as)
Date: 1786-1808
History: Prior to 1786: 1st Bn 73rd (Highland) Regiment of Foot. 1786-1808: 71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot. 1808: became 71st (Glasgow Highland) Regiment of Foot.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285927
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1800-1877: 71st Foot
The National Archives, Kew
2
1762-1812.: 71 Foot: 1762 Feb to Nov: 71st Regiment of Foot; colonel: William Petitot. 1789 Apr:...
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/192
Related record creators
  Record creator Description of relationship Dates Category of relationship
1
71st (Glasgow Highland) Regiment of Foot
Successor/Predecessor
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2
73rd (Highland) Regiment of Foot
Successor/Predecessor
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