How big is the Mercian Regiment?
Three battalions
Mercian Regiment
| Mercian Regiment (Cheshire, Worcesters and Foresters, and Staffords) | |
|---|---|
| Size | Three battalions |
| Part of | King’s Division |
| Garrison/HQ | RHQ – Lichfield 1st Battalion – Bulford 2nd Battalion – Weeton 4th Battalion – Wolverhampton |
| Nickname(s) | The Heart of England’s Infantry |
What regiments made up the Mercian Regiment?
The Mercian Regiment was formed in 2007 from The Cheshire Regiment, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment and The Staffordshire Regiment. These became its 1st, 2nd and 3rd battalions respectively.
What regiment is at Dale Barracks?
The Duke Of Lancaster’s Regiment
The Duke Of Lancaster’s Regiment is at Dale Barracks.
What is a Mercian Regiment?
The Mercian Regiment is one of three regiments in The King’s Division and is considered to be a regiment of the line. The Regiment consists of three battalions of infantry, two regular and one reserve. The role of each battalion (light and armoured), fighting brigade in which it sits and structure (operational Order of Battle) may change over time.
What are the antecedent regiments of the British Army?
The antecedent regiments were, The 1st Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, The 1st Battalion, Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment and the 1st Battalion, Staffordshire Regiment. The reserve West Midlands Regiment, with elements of the King’s and Cheshire Regiment and the East of England Regiment formed the 4th Battalion, Mercian Regiment.
Who was the director of the Mercian Regiment Band?
One of its more notable directors was Captain Anthony Hodgetts, who after rising through the ranks of British Army Bands, served twelve years as Director of Music of the Royal Army of Oman. On the 1 June 2019, the Mercian Regiment Band led the Tamworth carnival though the town.
Why join the Mercian army?
Professional, determined, and fierce. Mercian soldiers are renowned for their professionalism and courage when deployed, and our reputation marks us out as one of the most effective and modern Infantry units in the British Army.