Infantry regiment. It was founded to oppose King James II and the forthcoming war with France, and saw action in many later conflicts. During World War I, several writers, including Siegfried Sassoon and Robert Graves saw service with the regiment. In 2006, it merged with the Royal Regiment of Wales, to become the Royal Welsh.
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23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Employed at the Holloway tram garage. Served and was killed in WW1.
Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
Summarised from Army Cadets: In 1859 the Volunteers were formed (forerunner to the Territorial Army). Some Volunteer units formed Cadet Companies. 1860 Octavia Hill, assisted in the formation of ...
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