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42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (The Black Watch)

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Alternative name(s):
  • Royal Highland Regiment of Foot, 1861-1881 (Also known as)
  • Black Watch, 1861-1881 (Also known as)
Date: 1861-1881
History: Prior to 1861: 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot. 1861-1881: 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (The Black Watch). 1881: linked to 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot 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/C286054
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1759-1877: 42nd 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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