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The
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment was formed in 1881 as part of the
Cardwell reforms of the British Army.
The Regiment was
formed initially with two battalions, the 1st Battalion being created
from the former 47th Regiment of Foot, and the 2nd from the former 81st.
The Regimental Depot was at Fulwood Barracks, Preston, creating a link
which has continued unbroken to the present day.
The Regiment
recruited primarily from the towns of Central Lancashire, including
Preston, Chorley, Bolton and Wigan.
During World War I
the Regiment expanded to a total strength of 21 battalions. They served
on the Western Front, at Gallipoli, and in Macedonia, Palestine, East
Africa, and Mesopotamia. They were awarded a total of 80 Battle Honours.
The Regiment suffered a total of 7590 casualties. Three members of the
Regiment were awarded the Victoria Cross.
The Regiment was
again expanded in World War II, to a total of 10 battalions. They served
in North West Europe, Malaya, North Africa and Italy.
On 25th March 1970
the Regiment amalgamated with The
Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers), to form The
Queen's Lancashire Regiment.
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