The regiment was formed from the union of the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot and the 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot. Following action in all major conflicts it was gradually disbanded in the years after WW2.
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Essex Regiment
This plaque is similar to one that used to be located at the former West Ham ...
{Between the crests of the Essex Regiment and West Ham United:} Dedicated in ...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
British army regiment. Formed from volunteer units in the Surrey suburbs and was part of the London Regiment in the Territorial Force. When the London Regiment was abolished, the unit reverted to t...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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