| 72nd Regiment of Foot (Invalids) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1757 – 1768 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Great Britain (1757–1768) |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Line Infantry |
The 72nd Regiment of Foot (Invalids) was a British Army regiment raised from invalids for service in the Seven Years' War. The regiment was raised in Germany in 1757 as the 82nd Regiment of Foot (Invalids) by Major-General John Parker, who remained its colonel throughout its existence.[1] It was re-numbered the 72nd Regiment of Foot (Invalids) in 1764 and disbanded in 1768.[1][2]
