Devonshire Regiment

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The Devonshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army. This regiment began its military career in 1685 as the Colonel the Duke of Beaufort's Musketeers. For several years known by the name of its Commanding officer. In 1751 it became the 11th regiment of Foot. 1782 saw it become the 11th (North Devonshire) Regiment, retaining this name until 1881.

[edit] Timeline

• 1685 The Duke of Beaufort's Regiment of Foot (also known until 1751 by the names of ten other colonels)
• 1751 became the 11th Regiment of Foot
• 1782 11th (the North Devonshire) Regiment of Foot
• 1881 The Devonshire Regiment reorganised as the county regiment of Devonshire, encompassing also its Militia and Volunteer infantry
• 1958 amalgamated with The Dorset Regiment, to form The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment

[edit] External links

• http://www.1914-1918.net/devons.htm
• The Devonshire Regiment in the Boer War - by M. Jacson (Project Gutenberg)