70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot
The 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot was a regiment of the British Army, raised in 1756. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot to form the East Surrey Regiment in 1881.
| 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot | |
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Colours of the 70th (Surrey) 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 | Infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | The Barracks, Kingston upon Thames |
| Colors | Facings: Light grey |
| Engagements | American Revolutionary War Napoleonic Wars War of 1812 Indian Rebellion Second Anglo-Afghan War |
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