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42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot

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Alternative name(s):
  • Royal Highland Regiment of Foot, 1758-1861 (Also known as)
Date: 1758-1861
History: Prior to 1758: 42nd Regiment of Foot. 1758-1861: 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot. 1861: became 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (The Black Watch).
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments and Corps..., 1972; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C286053
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
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1759-1877: 42nd Foot
The National Archives, Kew
2
1842 - 1918: Black Watch
3
1855 Jan.-March: 1st Division. Brigade of Guards and Highlanders: Grenadier Guards 3rd Bn; Coldstream...
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/4
4
1856 April-June: 1st Brigade Highland Division. 42nd, 72nd, 79th, 92nd & 93rd Regts.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/12
5
1855 April-June.: 1st Division. 42nd Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/71
6
1855 July-1856 March.: 1st Division. 42nd Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/72
7
1773-1812.: 42 Foot.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/152
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42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (The Black Watch)
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42nd Regiment of Foot
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