1st Flintshire Rifle Volunteers
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The 1st Flintshire Rifle Volunteers, later 5th (Flintshire) Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers, was a Welsh unit of the British Army's auxiliary forces. First raised in 1860, it fought as infantry at Gallipoli), in Egypt and Palestine during the First World War. Converted to the anti-tank role, it fought in the Battle of France, the Western Desert and Italy in the Second World War. It continued in the postwar Territorial Army until amalgamated with a neighbouring unit in 1956.
Quick Facts 1st Flintshire Rifle Volunteers5th (Flintshire) Bn, Royal Welch Fusiliers60th (Royal Welch Fusiliers) A/T Rgt, RA101st LAA/AT Rgt, RA 384 (Royal Welch Fusiliers) A/T Rgt, RA, Active ...
1st Flintshire Rifle Volunteers 5th (Flintshire) Bn, Royal Welch Fusiliers 60th (Royal Welch Fusiliers) A/T Rgt, RA 101st LAA/AT Rgt, RA 384 (Royal Welch Fusiliers) A/T Rgt, RA | |
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Active | 27 March 1860– 31 October 1956 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Volunteer Force/Territorial Army |
Role | Infantry Anti-tank artillery |
Size | 1-3 Infantry battalions 2 Artillery regiments |
Part of | 53rd (Welsh) Division 1st Armoured Division |
Garrison/HQ | Rhyl Hawarden Flint |
Engagements | First World War: |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Rudolph Feilding, 8th Earl of Denbigh |
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