3rd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment
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The 3rd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) was a volunteer unit of the British Army under various titles from 1860 to 1961. Originally raised from railwaymen, the battalion sent a detachment to the Second Boer War and several battalions fought in World War I. Shortly before World War II, it became a searchlight unit and defended the UK during the Blitz, remaining in the air defence role in the postwar Territorial Army.
Not to be confused with the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).
Quick Facts 20th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps3rd City of London Regiment69th (3rd City of London) S/L Regiment 625th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Active ...
20th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps 3rd City of London Regiment 69th (3rd City of London) S/L Regiment 625th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment | |
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Active | 13 December 1859 – 10 March 1955 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Role | Infantry Air Defence |
Size | 1 Battalion 4 Battalions (WWI) 3 Batteries (WWII) |
Part of | Royal Fusiliers London Regiment |
Garrison/HQ | 21 Edward Street, Hampstead Road, St Pancras (3rd Londons) Harrow Road, Paddington (69th S/L) |
Nickname(s) | Railway Rifles |
Engagements | Second Boer War WWI: 1st Bn: 2nd Bn: WWII: |
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