THE 1st BATTALION THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT ‘The Vikings’ The 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment now recruits from the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex. The Battalion is
moreTHE BATTLE OF ALMANZA 1707
Almanza Day is not The Regimental Day of the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, which is Minden Day on the 1st August, nor is it an approved Battle
moreTHE CORPS OF DRUMS
“The Drums”, as the Corps of Drums are affectionately and usually known, have a unique and honoured place in Battalion life. The Drums lead the Battalion on parade and so
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REGIMENTAL MARCHES
REGIMENTAL MARCHES It would appear that prior to 1881 there were no real Regimental Marches, as we know them today. Regiments marched past to a tune, which was popular with
moreREGIMENTAL FUNCTIONS AND FESTIVITIES
MINDEN DAY – 1st AUGUST Minden Day is the principle Regimental Day of the Regiment, as it was in the Suffolk Regiment from 1759 onwards. Minden Day is the 1st
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HONOURS AND AWARDS BESTOWED BY THE CROWN ON MEMBERS OF THE 1st EAST ANGLIAN REGIMENT AND THE 1st BATTALION THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT Owing to the various amalgamations and mergers
moreFormer Regiments
THE FORMER REGIMENTS OF THE 1ST BATTALION THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT
moreTHE BATTLE OF SALAMANCA 1812
Following the capture by the British and Portuguese of Badajoz and Ciudad Rodrigo, Lord Wellington advanced into Spain. Marshal Marmont commanded the French forces, known as the “Army of
moreTHE BATTLE OF MINDEN 1759
The battle of Minden took place during the Seven Years’ War which broke out in 1756 when the balance of power in Europe was upset and Britain and Prussia
moreThe Regimental Colours
THE REGIMENTAL COLOURS BATTLE HONOURS The Regiment inherited from the former Regiments a total of 299 Battle Honours. Of these the following are emblazoned on the Colours: Namur, 1695″, “Blenheim”,
moreThe Victoria Cross
THE VICTORIA CROSS The Victoria Cross is the British realm’s highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy. It has precedence over any other of our Sovereign’s awards
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