55th (Westmorland) Regiment of Foot

The 55th Regiment of Foot was a British Army infantry regiment, raised in 1755. After 1782 it had a county designation added, becoming known as the 55th (Westmorland) Regiment of Foot. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot to form the Border Regiment in 1881.

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55th (Westmorland) Regiment of Foot
Detail from 1786 Regimental colour of the 55th (Westmorland) Regiment.
Active1755–1881
Country Kingdom of Great Britain (1755–1800)
 United Kingdom (1801–1881)
Branch British Army
RoleInfantry
SizeOne battalion
Garrison/HQCarlisle Castle
Nickname(s)"The Cattle Reavers"
"The Two Fives"
ColoursDark-green facings, gold lace
EngagementsFrench and Indian War
Pontiac's War
American Revolutionary War
French Revolutionary Wars
Napoleonic Wars
Fifth Xhosa War
Coorg War
First Opium War
Crimean War
Bhutan War
Commanders
Notable
commanders		George Augustus, Lord Howe
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