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  1. Royal Yorkshire Regiment: 20: 20th Regiment of Foot 1751–1782. 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot 1782–1881. 1688 Raised 20 November 1688 as Sir Richard Peyton's Regiment of Foot. 1881: The Lancashire Fusiliers: Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

  2. 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. Functions,...

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  4. Mar 14, 2014 · The 20th Regiment of Foot was designated the East Devonshire Regiment in 1782. The 2nd Bn was raised in 1858. During the Napoleonic Wars the 20th Foot fought in several early campaigns before serving with distinction in the Peninsular War, their performance was particularly noted at the Battle of Vittoria where they formed part of the ...

  5. Mar 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...

  6. 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.

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