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Bullet extracted from Alfred Smith's lung in 1940

A Soldier's Life

The curious story of Alfred Smith

A chance discovery by a curator’s brother-in-law lifted the lid on a surprising story of service that now features in our refreshed Soldier gallery. A selection of unexceptional First World War medals proved the key to unlocking this series of extraordinary events.

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Cap badge, other ranks, The Royal Irish Rangers, c1970

The Royal Irish Rangers (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd and 87th)

This infantry unit was established in 1968 and recruited in Northern Ireland. It served with the British Army until 1992, when it was merged into The Royal Irish Regiment.

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Cap badge, Princess Victoria’s (Royal Irish Fusiliers), c1914

The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria’s)

This infantry unit was formed in 1881 and recruited in the Irish province of Ulster. It continued in British Army service until 1968, when it was merged into The Royal Irish Rangers.

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Glengarry badge, other ranks, 87th (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment, c1874

87th (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot

This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793. It served with the British Army until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The Royal Irish Fusiliers.

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Glengarry badge, 89th (Princess Victoria’s) Regiment of Foot, c1874

89th (The Princess Victoria’s) Regiment of Foot

This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793. It served with the British Army until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The Royal Irish Fusiliers.

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Abram Games poster, 'Your Britain. Fight for It Now', 1942

Abram Games, ABCA and the fight for post-war change

During the Second World War, Abram Games produced a series of posters for the Army Bureau of Current Affairs. These aimed to remind soldiers what they were fighting for, while also offering a glimpse of the post-war society to which they could aspire.

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The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

This Irish infantry unit was established in 1881. Recruiting in Ulster, it existed until 1968, when it was merged into The Royal Irish Rangers.

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27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot

This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1689. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

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108th Regiment of Foot (Madras Infantry)

This unit was originally raised by the East India Company in 1854, but soon transferred to British Army service. In 1881, it was merged into The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

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Officers' busby badge, The Royal Irish Rifles, c1902

The Royal Ulster Rifles

This infantry unit was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 1968, when it became part of The Royal Irish Rangers.

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86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot

This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793 and recruited in Belfast and County Down. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The Royal Irish Rifles.

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Glengarry badge, 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment, c1874

83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot

This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The Royal Irish Rifles.

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The Irish Guards

This foot guard regiment was formed in 1900. As well as guarding the Royal Family and taking part in the great ceremonial occasions of state, it has served in many of the British Army’s campaigns.

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