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80th Regiment of Foot (disambiguation).
| 80th Regiment of Foot (Royal Edinburgh Volunteers) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 May 1778–1783 |
| Country | 
Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) |
| Branch | 
British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | Yorktown |
Military unit
The 80th Regiment of Foot (Royal Edinburgh Volunteers) was a regiment in the British Army from 1778 to 1783. [1]
It was formed in Edinburgh, Scotland by letter of service in 1778 for service in North America and sailed to New York commanded by lieutenant-colonel Thomas Dundas in 1779. The regiment then moved to Virginia, where they were captured at the Battle of Yorktown.
The regiment returned to Scotland to be disbanded in 1783.
Colonels
Colonels of the regiment were:
- 1777-1782: Lt. Col Thomas Dundas of Fingask
- 1777–1783: Lt-Gen. Sir William Erskine of Torrie, Bt.
- 1783–1784: Gen. John Leland
References
- ^ "80th Regiment of Foot (Royal Edinburgh Voluntiers)". regiments.org. Archived from the original on 28 November 2007. Retrieved 31 July 2017.