The Mercian Regiment
When was the Mercian Regiment formed?
The Mercian Regiment is a British Army Infantry Unit, that was formed in 2007. The Cheshire Regiment, The Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters Regiment and The Staffordshire Regiment were amalgmated to form the Regiment.
They each made up a Battalion:
1 Mercian (Cheshires)
2 Mercian (Worcesters & Foresters)
3 Mercian (Staffords
4 Mercian (Reserves)
In 2014, 3 Mercian (Staffords) were disbanded. As a result the Regiment’s title changed to:
The Mercian Regiment (Cheshires, Worecesters & Foresters & the Staffords)
Where have the Mercian Regiment deployed?
Iraq 2003-11 (1 Mercian)
Afghanistan 2001-14 (1, 2 & 3 Mercian)
Cyprus
Africia
The Baltic
Belize
Canada
Germany
The Falklands
Gibralter
Mali
Stand Firm, Strike Hard
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