63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment of Foot
The 63rd Regiment of Foot was a British Army regiment raised in 1756. Under the Childers Reforms, it amalgamated with the 96th Regiment of Foot to form the Manchester Regiment in 1881.
| 63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment of Foot | |
|---|---|
| Active | 10 December 1756 – 1 July 1881 |
| Country | Kingdom of Great Britain (1756–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1881) |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | One battalion (two battalions 1804–1814) |
| Garrison/HQ | Wellington Barracks, Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Nickname(s) | "The Bloodsuckers" |
| Colors | (Scarlet until 1881) Deep Green Facings, Silver Braided Lace |
| March | Quick: Slow: |
| Engagements | American Revolutionary War French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars Crimean War |
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