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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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Mar 16, 2024 · 20th Regiment of Foot. This page summarises records created by this Organisation. The summary includes a brief description of the collection (s) (usually including the covering dates of...
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May 16, 2024 · East Devonshire Regiment of Foot, 1782-1881 (Also known as) Date: 1782-1881: History: Prior to 1782: 20th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881: 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot....
Mar 14, 2014 · The regiment was formed in 1688 in Devon under Sir Richard Peyton as Peyton’s Regiment of Foot. (The regiment’s name changed according to the name of the colonel commanding until 1751.) The regiment served in the Glorious Revolution under King William III and at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690 and Aughrim in 1691.
Soldier of the 20th Regiment of Foot, c1742 Late 18th century Early in the Seven Years War (1756-63), the 20th Foot was used for raids on the French ports of Rochefort and St Malo.
