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The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot was a British Army regiment founded in 1755. In 1881, as part of the Childers Reforms, it became The King's Shropshire Light Infantry Regiment. Its traditions are currently held by The Rifles.

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  • 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot
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  • The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot was a British Army regiment founded in 1755. In 1881, as part of the Childers Reforms, it became The King's Shropshire Light Infantry Regiment. Its traditions are currently held by The Rifles.
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Garrison
  • Shropshire, England
Nickname
  • "Brickdusts", "Red Regiment"
Country
  • Kingdom of Great Britain/United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Type
Caption
  • 1840.0
Dates
  • 1755(xsd:integer)
Colors
  • Red Facings
Unit Name
  • 53(xsd:integer)
notable commanders
  • William Whitmore, Sir John Abercromby
Allegiance
Battles
  • Talavera and Sobraon
Size
  • two battalion regiment
abstract
  • The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot was a British Army regiment founded in 1755. In 1881, as part of the Childers Reforms, it became The King's Shropshire Light Infantry Regiment. Its traditions are currently held by The Rifles.
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