| 65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) 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 | Line infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Pontefract Barracks, Yorkshire |
| Nickname(s) | The Royal Tigers Hickety Pips |
| Colors | Facings – White |
| Engagements | Seven Years' War American War of Independence Anglo-French War Napoleonic Wars |
The 65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1756 as the 2nd Battalion, 12th Regiment of Foot.[1][2][3] Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot to become the 1st Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment in 1881.[2][3][4]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
regtswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b Swinson, p. 165
- ^ a b "65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot". National Army Museum. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ^ Wickes, pp. 94–95
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