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71st Regiment of Foot
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Date: | 1758-1763 |
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History: | Raised in August 1756 as 2nd Battalion, 32nd Foot and commanded from Feb 1757 by William Petitot. Redesignated in 1758 under Petitot as the 71st Foot. Disbanded in 1763. |
Functions, occupations and activities: | Government (central) |
References: | Swinson; L&I vol 53; Fredk; Army Lists; NCA Rules |
Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/C286515 |
Number | Description | Held by | Reference | Further information |
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1762-1812.: 71 Foot: 1762 Feb to Nov: 71st Regiment of Foot; colonel: William Petitot. 1789 Apr:...
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The National Archives, Kew
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WO 17/192
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