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The 20th Regiment of Foot was designated the 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot in 1782. The regiment embarked for Holland in August 1799 to take part in the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland and fought at the Battle of Krabbendam in September 1799 and the Battle of Alkmaar in October 1799.
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20th Regiment of Foot. Redirect to: Lancashire Fusiliers....
- List of regiments of foot
Mar 16, 2024 · Prior to 1751: formed in 1688, the title changed to 1751 with the colonel’s name. 1751-1782: 20th Regiment of Foot. 1782: became 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot.
Mar 14, 2014 · 20th Regiment of Foot (Lancashire Fusiliers) The Lancashire Fusiliers was a British infantry regiment that was amalgamated with other Fusilier regiments in 1968 to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Some of the Regiments most famous soldiers are Edward Cornwallis, James Wolfe, John Parr, Robert Ross and J. R. R. Tolkien.
May 16, 2024 · The summary includes a brief description of the collection (s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to...
[1] Hamilton's Regiment of Foot (1689 - 1706) Hamilton, increased the strength of the Regiment to 13 companies and was part of the 2nd Division, under Marshall Duke Schomberg. It arrived in Ireland after the fall of Carrickfergus, 28 August 1689, and was placed in garrison. The Regiment served under King William at the Battle of the Boyne.
