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72nd (or the Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot

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Alternative name(s):
  • Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders Regiment of Foot, 1823-1881 (Also known as)
Date: 1823-1881
History: Prior to 1823: 72nd (Highland) Regiment of Foot 1823-1881: 72nd (or the Duke of Albany’s Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot 1881: amalgamated with the 78th Highlanders to form the Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany’s).
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285932
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1764-1877: 72nd Foot
The National Archives, Kew
2
1877-1888: 72nd Foot, 78th Foot and Seaforth Highlanders
The National Archives, Kew
3
1805 - 1877: 72nd Highlanders (Seaforth Highlanders)
4
1835 - 1877: G WO 76. 58th Brigade Depot Stirling (72nd Foot/91st Foot)
The National Archives, Kew
WO 76/114
5
1856 April-June: 1st Brigade Highland Division. 42nd, 72nd, 79th, 92nd & 93rd Regts.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/12
6
1855 April-June.: 48th, 71st & 72nd Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/95
7
1855 July-1856 March.: 1st Division. 72nd Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/97
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