65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot
The 65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1756 as the 2nd Battalion, 12th Regiment of Foot. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot to become the 1st Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment in 1881.
| 65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) 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 |
| Size | One battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Pontefract Barracks, Yorkshire |
| Nickname(s) | The Royal Tigers Hickety Pips |
| Colors | Facings – White |
| Engagements | Seven Years' War American War of Independence Anglo-French War Napoleonic Wars |
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