1st Sussex Rifle Volunteers
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The 1st Sussex Rifle Volunteers was a part-time unit of the British Army first raised from the county of Sussex in 1859. It later became the 6th (Cyclist) Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment. During World War I it served in home defence in Britain and Ireland, while its 2nd Line battalion served in India and Waziristan. It was not reformed after the war.
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1st Sussex Rifle Volunteers 1st Volunteer Bn, Royal Sussex Regiment 6th (Cyclist) Bn, Royal Sussex Regiment | |
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Active | 23 November 1859–29 December 1919 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Volunteer Force/Territorial Force |
Role | Infantry Bicycle infantry |
Size | 1–3 Battalions |
Garrison/HQ | Brighton |
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