54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot

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.

For other regiments with the same number, see 54th Regiment of Foot (disambiguation).

54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot
Active1755–1881
Country Kingdom of Great Britain (1755–1800)
 United Kingdom (1801–1881)
Branch British Army
TypeInfantry
SizeOne battalion (two battalions 1800–1802)
Garrison/HQNormanton Barracks, Derbyshire
Nickname(s)The Popinjays
The Flamers
EngagementsAmerican Revolutionary War
French Revolutionary Wars
Napoleonic Wars
Fifth Xhosa War
First Anglo-Burmese War
Indian Rebellion
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