30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot
| 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot | |
|---|---|
The regimental cap badge | |
| Active | 1702–1881 |
| Allegiance | England (1702–1707) Great Britain (1707–1801) United Kingdom (1801–1881) |
| Branch | English Army (1702–1707) British Army (1707–1881) |
| Type | Regiment |
| Role | Line infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Burnley Barracks, Burnley |
| Nickname | The Triple X's |
| Colors | Pale yellow facings |
| Engagements | Capture of Gibraltar French campaign in Egypt and Syria Peninsular War Napoleonic Wars Crimean War |
The 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot was an line infantry regiment of the English and British armies which was raised in 1702. Under the Childers Reforms, it was amalgamated with the 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot to form the East Lancashire Regiment in 1881.