This British Army unit was established in 1853 to develop soldiers' rifle skills. Since then, its members have continued to provide instruction in the use of small arms and various support weapons.
This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 2006, when it merged with The Green Howards and The Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire to form The Yorkshire Regiment.
This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1959, it was merged into The Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry.
28 April 2020: The three historical institutions of the British Armed Forces invite the public to ‘stand with your services’ to celebrate 75 years since VE Day on Friday 8 May.
This foot guard regiment is one of the most senior infantry units in the British Army, with origins dating back to 1656. Its soldiers have served in almost every major campaign the Army has fought.
This cavalry unit was formed in 1650 and was the second most senior regiment of the British Army. It served for over 300 years until 1969, when it was merged into The Blues and Royals.
This Scottish infantry regiment was formed in 1793. It fought in many British Army campaigns until 1961, when it was merged into The Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons).
This armoured unit was formed in 1922 by merging two hussar regiments. It served with the Royal Armoured Corps until 1992, when it became part of The Light Dragoons.
This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1960, it was amalgamated with The Northamptonshire Regiment to form the 2nd East Anglian Regiment.
This infantry unit was raised in 1688 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1968, it was amalgamated with three other fusilier regiments to form The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
This corps was formed in 1915 to help meet the demands of trench warfare on the Western Front. It was disbanded in 1922 as part of cost-saving efforts to reduce the Army to peacetime levels.
Formed in 1681, this cavalry unit was Scotland's senior regiment. Its long and distinguished service with the British Army continued until 1971, when it was merged into The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
