54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot
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The 54th Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1755. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot to form the Dorsetshire Regiment in 1881.
John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll, founder of the regiment, by Thomas Gainsborough
The fortifications at Alexandria shortly after the regiment's assault on Fort Marabout in August 1801 during French campaign in Egypt and Syria
39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot
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The 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1702. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 54th Regiment of Foot to form the Dorsetshire Regiment in 1881.
Colours of the 39th Foot
Major Eyre Coote who commanded the regiment at the Battle of Plassey in June 1757
Soldier of 39th regiment, 1742
Uniform of 39th Regiment, 1756