7th (Service) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment
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The 7th (Service) Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment (the 'Glosters') was a unit of 'Kitchener's Army' raised immediately after the outbreak of World War I. After a short period of training it fought in the Gallipoli Campaign, distinguishing itself at the Battle of Chunuk Bair. Afterwards it served in Mesopotamia, including the capture of Baghdad. It ended the war with the North Persia Force at Baku on the Caspian Sea.
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7th (Service) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment | |
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Active | 19 August 1914–17 October 1919 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | New Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 13th (Western) Division North Persia Force |
Garrison/HQ | Horfield Barracks, Bristol |
Anniversaries | Back Badge Day (21 March) |
Engagements | Battle of Chunuk Bair Second Battle of Kut Capture of Baghdad Samarra offensive North Persia |
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