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Journal of an unknown soldier of the 100th Regiment of Foot, c1786

A Soldier's Life

In Their Own Words: Unknown Soldier of the 100th Foot

A journal by an unknown private of the 100th Foot, documenting his time in India during the Second Mysore War (1780-84), tells a remarkable story of adventure and survival.

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Jacket worn by Captain John Malcolmson VC, c1860

Wool, wax and whalebone: Preparing a uniform for display

Our conservation team describes some of the essential work required to get one of the highlights of the Global Role gallery ready for display.

Keziah Burt sculpting a portrait bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Sculpting Elizabeth: A tribute to the Queen’s wartime service

In this video, we speak to figurative artist Keziah Burt about the making of a commemorative portrait bust of Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on Her Majesty's service in the Second World War.

16th Regiment of Bengal Lancers at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing, 1900

The Boxer Rebellion

In 1900, British and Indian troops joined an international expedition sent to relieve the diplomatic quarter of Beijing, which was under siege by the 'Boxers' and their Imperial Chinese allies.

The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers

This Gurkha unit was formed in 1948. Since then, it has carried out combat engineering tasks during British Army deployments around the globe.

Cap badge, The Royal Anglian Regiment, c2000

This infantry unit was formed in 1964 by merging the four regiments of the East Anglian Brigade. It has deployed on a variety of operations across the UK and around the world, including the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment

This light infantry regiment was formed in 2006. As well as specialising in dismounted close combat, it undertakes reconnaissance and ground manoeuvre duties.

The King’s Regiment

This infantry regiment was formed in 1958. It continued in British Army service until 2006, when it was merged into The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.

The Light Infantry

Formed in 1968 from four existing light infantry regiments, this infantry unit continued in British Army service until 2007, when it was amalgamated into The Rifles.

2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)

This infantry unit was raised by the East India Company in 1815. It later served with distinction as part of the Indian Army until 1948, when it transferred to British Army service. In 1994, it was merged into The Royal Gurkha Rifles.

The Queen’s Royal Lancers

This armoured cavalry unit was formed in 1993. It served with the British Army in a combat and reconnaissance role until 2015, when it was merged into The Royal Lancers.

6th Queen Elizabeth’s Own Gurkha Rifles

Originally raised in 1817 as part of the East India Company's forces, this infantry regiment transferred to the British Army in 1948. After several decades of distinguished service, it was amalgamated into The Royal Gurkha Rifles in 1994.

10th Princess Mary’s Own Gurkha Rifles

Originally raised in 1890 as part of the Indian Army, this infantry regiment transferred to the British Army in 1948. After several decades of distinguished service, it was amalgamated into The Royal Gurkha Rifles in 1994.

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