This rifle unit was formed in 1881 and recruited in Lanarkshire, Dumfriesshire and Galloway. It served with the British Army until 1968, when it chose to disband rather than be amalgamated.
This foot guard regiment was formed in 1915. As well as guarding the monarch and carrying out ceremonial duties, it has served on active deployments with the British Army for over a century.
This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 1958, when it merged with The Devonshire Regiment to form The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment.
Discover how women’s contributions to the British Army have helped bring about change over the past 100 years. And see how Army recruiters have adapted their messaging accordingly.
This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. After nearly 90 years of British Army service, it merged with The Worcestershire Regiment in 1970. Its traditions are now continued by The Mercian Regiment.
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This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1958, it was amalgamated with The Manchester Regiment to form The King’s Regiment (Manchester and Liverpool).
On 15 November 2016 the National Army Museum will be holding a parliamentary debate with cross-party MPs including Kirsten Oswald SNP, historian Lord Bew and author Will Ellsworth-Jones.
This armoured regiment of the British Army was formed in 1922. It existed until 1992, when it amalgamated with The Royal Hussars to form The King’s Royal Hussars.
This unit was responsible for providing legal support at all levels of the British Army. In 1992, it became a branch of the newly formed Adjutant General’s Corps.
