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73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot

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Alternative name(s):
  • Perthshire Regiment, 1862-1881 (Also known as)
Date: 1862-1881
History: Prior to 1862: 73rd Regiment of Foot. 1862-1881: 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881: linked to the 42nd (Royal Highland-The Black Watch) to form The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285937
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1760-1877: 73rd Foot
The National Archives, Kew
2
1877-1888: 42nd Foot, 73rd Foot and Royal Highlanders
The National Archives, Kew
3
1842 - 1918: Black Watch
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73rd Regiment of Foot
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