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73rd Highland Regiment of Foot

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Alternative name(s):
  • Highland Regiment of Foot, 73rd, 1786-1809 (Also known as)
Date: 1786-1809
History: Prior to 1786: raised in Perthshire as 2nd Batt of the 42nd Royal Highlanders. 1786-1809: 73rd Highland Regiment of Foot. 1809: became 73rd Regiment of Foot.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285935
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
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1760-1877: 73rd Foot
The National Archives, Kew
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1779-1812.: 73 Foot: 1778 May to 1779 Dec: 73rd Regiment of Foot; colonel (Second Battalion): George...
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/194
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