Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters

The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) is an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales' Division. It was formed in 1970 through the amalgamation of two other regiments:

Related Topics:
Infantry - British Army - Prince of Wales' Division - 1970

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• The Worcestershire Regiment (29th Regiment of Foot / 36th Regiment of Foot)
• The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)

In 2004, as part of the restructuring of the infantry, it was announced that the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters would be amalgamated with the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment and the Staffordshire Regiment to form the new Mercian Regiment.

Related Topics:
2004 - 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment - Staffordshire Regiment - Mercian Regiment

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As of July 2005, the 1st Battalion is based at Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow as a public duties battalion, where it will, amongst other duties, provide the Queen's Guard.

Related Topics:
Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow - Public duties - Queen's Guard

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