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	The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) was a regiment in the British Army.
		It became the 7th Regiment of Foot (Royal Fusiliers) in 1751 and in 1881 under the Cardwell Reforms when numbers were abolished it became The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).
		On 23 April 1968 the regiment was amalgamated with the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (5th Ft.), The Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers (6th.Ft) and the Lancashire Fusiliers (20th Ft) to form 3rd.Bn.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Fusiliers (202 words)

	London Regiment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It was first formed in 1908 in order to regiment the various territorial battalions in the newly formed County of London, each battalion having a distinctive uniform.
		The London Regiment ceased to exist in 1938 with the battalions transferring to regular infantry regiments, the Royal Artillery and the Royal Engineers.
		The London Regiment was reformed in 1992 through the regimentation of most of the remaining successors of the original regiment (except the Rifles and the Artists' Rifles).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/London_Regiment (979 words)

	The London Regiment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The London Regiment is a Territorial Army regiment in the British Army.
		The regiment was reformed in 1992, It is the only infantry battalion in London and consists of 7 companies.
		Within the regiment there are 12 rifle platoons, 2 recce platoons, 2 machine gun platoons, a mortar platoon and various support elements attached to the HQ company including a Signals platoon.
	pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/t/th/the_london_regiment.html (172 words)

	London Cemetery & Extension, High Wood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The original London Cemetery (now Plot 1A), commenced with the burial of 47 men "in a large shell hole" by the 47th Division, on the 18th and 21st September, 1916, and other graves were added later.
		It is, in fact a group of battlefield graves containing the bodies of 101 soldiers from the United Kingdom (94 of whom belonged to the 47th Division) who fell in the months July-September 1916, but mainly on the 15th September.
		This enlarged cemetery, known as London Cemetery and Extension, was specially designed to incorporate the original cemetery, which lies intact immediately to the left of the main entrance.
	www.silentwitness.bravepages.com /cemeteryl/londoncemext.htm (651 words)

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		The Royal Regiment of Fuzileers was raised in 1685 by King James II of England, Wales and Scotland.
		The 7th Regiment of Foot, Royal Regiment of Fusileers served in the continental wars in Flanders (1685 to 1697), Spain (1702 to 1714) and on the continent during the Seven Years War (1756 to 1763).
		In 1751, the Regiment was renamed the 7th Regiment of Foot (Royal Fuziliers).
	www.geocities.com /royal7thfusiliers (376 words)

	The 22nd London Regiment (The Queen’s); later 6th (Bermondsey) Battalion
		The 22nd London Regiment, formerly 3rd Volunteer Battalion The Queen’s, received its Colours on 19th June 1909 at Windsor Castle from HM King Edward VII.
		In the centre was a red roundel bearing the Regimental title, “The London Regiment (County of London) surmounted by a King’s Crown, and in the centre the title “The Queen’s”.
		Regimental Colour 22nd (County of London) Bn The London Regiment (The Queen’s) (1909 - 64).
	www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk /colours/c17.html (416 words)

	The Blew Regiment, London Trained Bands
		In 1642, two more regiments were raised, and the regiments renamed to correspond with the hue of their colours (flags).
		The Blew Regiment of the Cittie of London Trayned Bandes was comprised of approximately 1200 musketeers and 800 pikemen drawn from the citizens of London, generally members of the various trade guilds.
		The Blew Regiment was involved in most of the significant battles of the First War, which culminated in the Battle of Naseby in 1645 where the armies of Charles I were finally defeated.
	www.reconstructinghistory.com /tart/blew/hist.html (791 words)

	London Rifle Brigade Badge - Fovant Badges Society
		The London Rifle Brigade, popularly known as the LRB, was formed as the 1st London Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1859 and within a short time consisted of fifteen companies.
		In 1908 the 1st Londons became the 5th (City of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) and as such served throughout France and Belgium during the First World War.
		The title, London Rifle Brigade, The Rifle Brigade was once again assumed in 1947, when the 7th and 8th Battalions were merged.
	www.fovantbadges.com /bad_lo.htm (232 words)

	The London Regiment
		The 22nd London and 24th London became the 6th and 7th Bns The Queen’s in 1937, while the 23rd London became, for a short while, the 7th Bn The East Surrey Regiment.
		In 1938, the 7th (23rd London) Bn The East Surrey Regiment became the 42nd Bn Royal Tank Corps, and remained an armoured unit until reverting to the infantry role, and its original title of 23rd London, in 1956.
		By this time, there were only twenty-three London Regiments, for two - the 8th and the 15th had been amalgamated with other battalions; and the 25th, originally a cyclist battalion, had become a unit of the Royal Corps of Signals.
	www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk /militia_vol_territorial/mvt45_1.html (1068 words)

	History of the Regiment 1859 - 1899 : London Scottish Regiment : UK Territorial Army Regiment
		The Highland Armed Association of London and The Loyal North Britons had been raised in 1793 and 1803 as part of the country's Volunteer Forces ready to repel Napoleon's threatened invasion of England.
		So, in 1859, sponsored by The Highland Society of London and The Caledonian Society of London, a group of individual Scots raised The London Scottish Rifle Volunteers under the command of Lt Col Lord Elcho, later The Earl of Wemyss and March.
		The first Honorary Colonel of the Regiment was Field Marshall Lord Clyde (Sir Colin Campbell).
	www.londonscottishregt.org /history.cfm (214 words)

	23rd London Regiment
		The 23rd London Regiment, like most other Volunteer Units had its origins in the Rifle Volunteers raised in 1859 to counter the threat of invasion by Napoleon III and his French forces across the Channel.
		Lieutenant Colonel B A Hannaford of The East Surrey Regiment was appointed Commanding Officer, being succeeded in October 1958 by Lieutenant Colonel W H A Robinson TD who was to be the last to hold the appointment before the Regimental amalgamations of 1959 and later.
		On 1st May 1961, The 23rd London Regiment was amalgamated with the 6th Bn The East Surrey Regiment to form the 4th Bn The Queen’s Royal Surrey Regiment.
	www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk /militia_vol_territorial/mvt19_1.html (668 words)

	London Regiment
		Formed in London in Sep 1914 in the 174th Brigade, 58th Division.
		In 1908 when the Territorial Force was formed the 26th and 27th Bns of the London Regt were allocated to the Honourable Artillery Company and the Inns of Court.
		The two historic Regiments both with histories going back over 300 years were not pleased with there low placement within the London Regt so they were allowed to keep their original titles.
	www.warpath.orbat.com /regts/london.htm (1199 words)

	projects (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Londons, the French were the object of a massive attack, but the next day a French counterattack at Villers Cotterêt marked the beginning of the end for Germany.
		Londons and a company of the 2/24th Londons renewed the attack on B Company’s objective, Poplar Trench, but once more found the defenses to be very strong.
		Battalion London Regiment for the Army of Occupation.
	www.liffiton.net /article_hcl2.htm (2427 words)

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		There is no distinction between the regular battalions of the regiment as each shares an equal inheritance from the four former regiments, and each draws Fusiliers from the four regimental areas of England - Northumberland, Warwickshire, London and Lancashire.
		The Regimental Day is St. George's Day, 23rd April, which is the anniversary of the birthday of the regiment and one which is normally marked by a ceremonial parade when red and white roses are worn behind the cap badge by all ranks.
		The Regimental Headquarters are in HM Tower of London, a location inherited from the Seventh Foot, the Royal Fusiliers.
	www.geocities.com /Heartland/Flats/6804/49.html (413 words)

	Regiment of Fusiliers
		The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers formed in 1968 by the amalgamation of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers and Lancashire Fusiliers.
		In 1815 the regiment sailed for America, and was present at the abortive attempt on New Orleans; and on the conclusion of hostilities it formed part of the army of occupation of France after Waterloo.
		The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) raised in 1685 as the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers became the 7th of Foot in 1751.
	www.regimental-art.com /regiment_of_fusiliers.htm (2574 words)

	George Otter
		This regiment existed between 1908 and 1937 and was formed from the various volunteer battalions that existed within the Greater London Area.
		With its 26 peacetime battalions, The London Regiment was the largest infantry regiment in the british army.
		In 1916, each battalion of the London Regiment became part of a regular regiment and so the 1/17th became part of The Rifle Brigade, serving with the 47th Division in France and Belgium.
	www.memorial-lincs.org.uk /html/george_otter.html (540 words)

	BBC - London - News - War - London Regiment in Iraq
		The London TA, called up last year, are now performing all the duties of a regular army unit, and the risks are now seen as part of a daily routine.
		One of their jobs, witnessed by BBC London, was to escort a medical advisor to the former HQ of the Ba'ath Party in Basra.
		But the next day, despite the increased threat, the London Regiment was continuing with its task, and once again escorting convoys in and around Basra.
	www.bbc.co.uk /london/news/war/territorial_army_iraq.shtml (512 words)

	The 6th City Of London Regiment Badge - Fovant Badges Society
		Formed as the 2nd London Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1860, its members were recruited mostly from employees of the newspaper and printing industry, two whole companies being provided by the Daily Mail.
		The corps became a volunteer battalion of the King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1881 and in 1900 sent a large contingent with the City Imperial Volunteers to South Africa.
		The title, 6th (City of London) Battalion, the London Regiment (Rifles) was assumed in 1908.
	www.fovantbadges.com /bad_sa.htm (136 words)

	31st (City of London) Signals Regiment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		With the requirement to provide ongoing support to both Iraq and the Balkans whilst maintaining “day to day” operational capability, the Regiment has found itself increasingly stretched, yet it has been a challenge to which the soldiers and their families have risen magnificently.
		The Regiment (via its Squadrons) continues to hold briefing days and “Family Lunches” for all those families whose partners are deployed or have just returned.
		Operational deployments aside, the Regiment has been extremely keen to promote Adventure Training since this is seen as a vital component in enhancing leadership, moral courage and team work.
	www.innholders.co.uk /events/events10.htm (587 words)

	The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) in 1914-1918
		This Regiment raised no battalions of the TF, although several battalions of the London Regiment were affiliated to the Royal Fusiliers.
		Formed at City of London, August 1914, as part of K2 - although it was a locally raised Bn (not under the control of the War Office) - and had the unofficial title of the Stockbrokers.
		Formed in London, 17 July 1915, by the Lord Mayor and City of London, from bank clerks and accountants.
	www.1914-1918.net /royalfus.htm (1101 words)

	RootsWeb: GREATWAR-L Re: London Regiment - Queens Westminster Rifles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Liverpool Scottish history reports the Westminsters to have been 'very cheery and friendly shipmates' which was lucky since they got to Le Havre at 7 am on 2nd Nov but proceeded to sail round the bay for a further 24 hours until disembarking on the 3rd Nov.
		London Regiment - Queens Westminster Rifles by Huppert Family < >
		Re: [WW1] London Regiment - Queens Westminster Rifles by Iain Kerr < >
	newsarch.rootsweb.com /th/read/GREATWAR/2000-06/0960335254 (232 words)

	The London Regiment in 1914-1918
		Thes numbers were allocated to the Honourable Artillery Company and the Inns of Court when the TF was formed in 1908.
		However these regiments compalined that in the light of their very long history and tradition they should have been allocated lower numbers.
		By December 1914, in 2/1st London Brigade, 2/1st London Division.
	www.1914-1918.net /london.htm (2185 words)

	The 3rd- and 4th-Line Battalions of the London Regiment in 1914-1918
		The 3rd- and 4th-Line Battalions of the London Regiment in 1914-1918
		Based in Romford throughout the war, it trained 10,256 officers, who went to all of the Guards and Line infantry regiments, the Royal Regiment of Artillery, and most of the other army Corps.
		On 1 January 1917, the 107th and 108th Provisional Bns became the 31st and 32nd Londons.
	www.1914-1918.net /london34.htm (383 words)

	Toronto-Scottish
		The active unit of The Toronto Scottish Regiment was disbanded on 31st December 1945 reverting to an Infantry Militia Regiment.
		The Mississauga Regiment was re-designated The Toronto Scottish Regiment on 1st September 1921, becoming a permanent unit of the Non-Permanent Active Militia.
		The Toronto Scottish Regiment was designated as a machine-gun battalion, because of this the Regiment did not fight as a complete unit during the war.
	www.stephen-roberts.com /Tor-Scot-R.htm (1520 words)

	1st London Regiment
		If you are researching a soldier of the London Regiment then I suggest you visit my WW1 Research Page.
		The 1st London Regiment had its Drill Hall in Handel Street, Bloomsbury.
		In August 1914 it was part of the 1st London Division, and like the other Royal Fusilier battalions of the London Regiment it was posted to the Malta Garrison in September 1914, and was now the 1/1st Battalion.
	battlefields1418.50megs.com /1londons.htm (210 words)

	BBC - London - News - War - London Regiment in Iraq - The current situation
		BBC LONDON'S Gareth Furby, who is exclusively covering their tour of duty, asked them whether they thought the situation in Basra was getting better or getting worse.
		Gareth Furby and his crew have followed the London Regiment for several weeks, travelling in and around Basra on their escort protection duties.
		The London Regiment vehicles made a fast exit, and one London TA member said: "The shots are from our right, it could be somebody who's firing for the hell of it, but obviously we don't want to stuck around to find out."
	www.bbc.co.uk /london/news/war/territorial_army_iraq2.shtml (546 words)

	Boganmeldelse - The London Scottish in The Great War
		(County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (London Scottish).
		The London Regiment eksisterede fra 1908 til 1935 som paraply for storbyens forskellige frivillige infanterienheder og blev genoprettet med tilsvarende opgave den 20.
		Billedet, som stammer fra Kilde 3, viser en sergent fra London Scottish, ved indvielsen af The London Regiments faner i 1997.
	www.chakoten.dk /anmeld/bog45.html (1761 words)

	NATO Update: Lord Robertson visits troops in Germany - 6 September 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This was followed by a visit to the London Scottish Regiment in Sennelager, of which the Secretary General is Honorary Colonel.
		In 1992, the London Scottish merged with three other companies, which now form the London Regiment.
		The trip was an opportunity for Lord Robertson to meet the soldiers and see them, for the first time, in the field during one of their exercises.
	www.nato.int /docu/update/2002/09-september/e0906a.htm (179 words)

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