The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army. Originally raised in 1674 as the 5th Regiment of Foot, the regiment was amalgamated with three other fusilier regiments in 1968 to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
Read more about Royal Northumberland Fusiliers: Origins, 5th Regiment of Foot 1751–1782, 5th (Northumberland) Regiment of Foot 1782–1836, 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot 1836–1881, The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 1935–1968, Badges and Dress Distinctions, Victoria Cross, George Cross, Amalgamation
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