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 ...
British field marshal, who conducted the defence of Ladysmith during its siege from 2 November 1899 to 28 February 1900. Born in County Antrim, Buried at First Broughshane Presbyterian Church, Ulst...
The HQ of the United States Army Air Forces moved from London to Camp Griffiss in Bushy Park and then, following the success of D-Day, to France.
Born Ireland. Senior army officer in WW1, commanding the Fifth Army, not particularly successfully. Died in London.
