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71st Regiment of Foot

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Date: 1758-1763
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
Collections
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:...
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/192