87th Regiment of Foot (1779)
The 87th Regiment of Foot was a line infantry regiment of the British Army. It was raised to help garrison the West Indies during the American Revolutionary War.
| 87th Regiment of Foot | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1779–1783 |
| Country | Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | American Revolutionary War |
| Commanders | |
| Lt. Col. | George Finch, 9th Earl of Winchilsea |
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