The Royal Leicestershire Regiment was raised in 1688. In 1777 it was awarded the unbroken Laurel Wreath emblem for its bravery at the Battle of PRINCETOWN in the American War of Independence.
In 1825 the Regiment was awarded the Honour of wearing the insignia of the Royal Tiger superimposed with the word HINDOOSTAN, in recognition of its exemplary service and conduct during its campaigning and long tour in India from 1804-1823. Since that time the Regiment was always proudly called "The Tigers".
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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" The following units have been added to our drop-down menus since our last post on this subject on 30 July. Advanced Base Ordnance Depot (Glinde) Hamburg Air Command Far East (Changi) Air Maintenance Platoon Air Survey Liaison Section Air Traffic Control Hillingdon BAE Dhahran Base Vehicle Depot ..."
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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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