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*'''1881''' amalgamated with the [[65th Regiment of Foot|65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot]] to become 2nd Battalion the York and Lancaster Regiment
*'''1968''' disbanded<br><br>
== Service in British India ==
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| '''1st Battalion'''
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| '''2nd Battalion'''
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| '''1798''' [[Madras]]
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| '''1882''' [[Egyptian Campaign|Egypt]]
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| '''1799''' [[Goa]]
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| '''1897''' [[Agra]]
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| '''1810''' [[Mauritius |Battle of Mauritius]]
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| '''1921''' [[Karachi]]
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| '''1815''' Kattiawar & Kutch
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| '''1925''' [[Jullunder]]
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| '''1817''' [[Pindari War]]
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| '''1927''' [[Dinapore]]
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| '''1819''' Kandeish & Kutch
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| '''1931''' [[Delhi]]
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| '''1842''' [[Burma]]
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| '''1933''' [[Secunderabad]]
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| '''1845''' [[Madras]]
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| '''1935''' [[Kamptee]]
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| '''1857''' [[Indian Mutiny]]
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| '''1936''' [[Ahmadnagar]]
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{{Template:Origin|text=The History and Regimental Details sections below form a history of H.M. 84th Regiment of Foot (York and Lancaster Regiment), extracted by Peter Brown from ''The York and Lancaster Regimental Museum - Guide & Short History'' published by the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Department of Libraries, Museums and Arts, and from other sources. These sections were part of the Family History in India website, which was designed to help people trace their British and European ancestry in colonial India by Cathy Day. Cathy has kindly allowed us to transfer this page to our wiki.}}
== History==
==== The Raising of the Regiment ====
From inception, the 84th Regiment of Foot has had close connections with India. The first raising of the 84th on the 13th January 1759 was a result of requests made by the [[East India Company]] for extra military support. The Regiment arrived in [[Madras]] in 1759 where it was immediately committed to the Mysore War, fighting at Wandewash, the sieges of Arcot and Pondicherry, and the capture of the rock fortress of Permacoil. Under Major Thomas Adams, the 84th, alongside other British and native troops, took part in campaigns which, although little known today are said to have been among the most impressive achievements in terms of military success against an enemy that was vastly superior in numbers. The 84th was disbanded in December, 1763 after which many officers and men transferred to service with the East India Company. On display in the York and Lancaster Regimental Musuem in Rotherham is a fine oval miniature of [[Eyre Coote]], first colonel of the 84th and later [[Commander-in-Chief in India]].
==== The Royal Highland Emigrants ====
==== Officers of the 84th ====
Officers of the 84th are listed in Roll of Officers (84th) York and Lancaster Regiment, Raikes and Key, William Clowes and Sons 1910. Know also as 'Raikes' Roll', this roll is compiled by Major G.A. Raikes F.S.A., in 1885 and revised by Captain R.E. Key 18851910. The book includes a record of officers services, including dates of commissions to which is added the Officers Medal roll for the Peninsular War and short account of the colours used by the battalion for 1759 - 1810. The 1885 edition is available online, refer [[84th Regiment of Foot#Historical books online|below]].
==== Postings/Stations ====
== External Links ==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/84th_Regiment_of_Foot_(Royal_Highland_Emigrants) Royal Highland Emigrants] Wikipedia<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/84th_Regiment_of_Foot 84th Regiment of Foot] Wikipedia<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York_and_Lancaster_Regiment York & Lancaster Regiment] Wikipedia<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Battalion,_York_and_Lancaster_Regiment 2nd battalion Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment] Wikipedia<br>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080109015908/www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/inf/084-793.htm 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot]including [http://web.archive.org/web/20071221205948/http://regiments.org/deploy/uk/reg-inf/084-1.htm deployments] Regiments.org, an archived site.<br>
[http://web.archive.org/web/20071216173231/www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/inf/065YL.htm The York and Lancaster Regiment] Regiments.org, an archived site.<br>
[http://www.armymuseumscliftonpark.org.uk/museumscpm/homepage/27/0000000150-york_and_lancaster_regimental_museum, The York--and Lancaster-Regiment-Regimental Museum] part of the Clifton Park Museum, Rotherham.htm York & Lancaster Regiment The regimental Archive is located at the Archives and Local Studies Service, also at the Clifton Park Museum] .Download a leaflet through this The Archive includes regimental histories and copies of ''The Tiger and the Rose'' Regimental Journal.===Historical books online===*[httpshttp://wwwarchive.rotherham.gov.ukorg/stream/downloadsrollofficersyor03raikgoog#page/filen3/3106mode/york_and_lancaster_leaflet link2up ''Roll of the Officers of the York and Lancaster Regiment. The Second Battalion, formerly the Royal Highland Emigrants, 1775-1783, late 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment, from 1758 to 1884''] The Museum has an by George Alfred Raikes 1885 Archive including Regimental histories and journals.org {{#widget:Google PlusOne|size=small|count=true}}
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