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Royal Highland Emigrant Corps

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Alternative name(s):
  • Young Royal Highlanders, 1775-1778 (Also known as)
Date: 1775-1778
History: 1775: raised, 12 June 1775, from men discharged from the old 78th Foot, for service in North America. Two battalions raised by Sir Henry Clinton; 2nd Battalion called 'Young Royal Highlanders'. In 1775 the Royal Highland Emigrant Corps served in North America. 1778: numbered as 84th Foot and placed on Establishment of British Regiments from 1779.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson; L&I vol 53; Frederick; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C286544
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
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1760-1812.: 84 Foot: 1760 Jul to 1761 Jan: Captain Whichcot's Company of His Majesty's 84th Regiment...
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/205
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84th Regiment of Foot (Royal Highland Emigrants)
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