Dates: 1881 - 1946

Colonel Solomon Richards was commissioned to raise the Regiment on 27 September 1688, and it deployed to Londonderry the following year.

In 1751, the Regiment became the 17th Regiment of Foot.

In 1782 became 17th (the Leicestershire) Regiment of Foot. It continued to be known largely by its number until 1881.

In 1881 the 17th Regiment became The Leicestershire Regiment, comprising two Regular battalions, two Militia battalions, and the Headquarters of the Regimental District at Glen Parva Barracks, South Wigston, Leicester.

In 1908 on the creation of the Territorial Force the Regiment’s two Militia battalions became the 4th and 5th Battalions.

In November 1946 in recognition of the fact that a battalion of the Regiment had fought with distinction in every major theatre of the war, King George VI paid the Regiment the great honour of making it a Royal Regiment.

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving Leicestershire Regiment

" Twenty-Six, Victoria Crosses have been won by Gurkha Regiments. The Victoria Cross is the most honored and prestigious award for valor and heroism in the line of duty awarded by the British Government. Nepali Gurkhas have won thirteen Victoria Crosses, including countless other military awards. ..."

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"come on the TIGERS ....hi Mike ...coming originally from Leicestershire...Up the TIGERS,, ,,which reminds me ...spotted some one who served with the Leicestershire regiment also known as THE TIGERS on forces reunited last night, e-mail awaiting reply    Don "

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"spotted a member of the Leicestershire Regiment ..the Tigers in the whos on line page last night who lives in coalville in same county where I have connections  so if Paul Clemments reads this get in touch  Don     "

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" My Grandfather was in the Warwickshire regiment from 1939-1942 then transferred to the Leicestershire regiment 7th battallion I cant find which battallion he was in the warwickshire regiment I have his army records and it doesnt say where else can I find out Thanks "

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