London unit which served in WW1 where it lost 1,022 soldiers. More information at Stepping Forward London.
It's Wikipedia page shows how it was formed in 1908, gives details of its service during WW1 and how in 1922 it became the 17th London Regiment (Poplar and Stepney Rifles).
Credit for this entry to: Andrew Behan.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
17th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Poplar and Stepney Rifles)
Designed by Aston Webb with figures by Alfred Drury. The Duke of York who un...
Poplar & Stepney Rifles Site of the Drill Hall (1860 - 1907) of 26th Midd...
Founded by the mayor and borough of Battersea. They fought in France and Italy and later disbanded (probably in 1918).
Originally formed as the Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) on 1 July 1881, it was created by merging the 57th (West Middlesex) and 77th (East Middlesex) Regiments of Foot. This amalgamat...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Born Kent. 1913 promoted field marshal. 1922 created earl of Ypres for his Irish services. 1923 appointed captain of Deal Castle. He made his home there and died there.
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