Dates: 1860 - 1947

During the First World War the Regiment provided 76 officers and 2113 men for service on the Western Front and also in Italy, Gallipoli and the Middle East. They formed four Siege Companies, two Railway Companies and two Army Troops Companies, while a Depot Company in Monmouth recruited and trained new volunteers. Siege companies concentrated on fortifications, Railway Companies helped to run an extensive narrow gauge network all over the battlefield, and Army Troops Companies provided infrastructure to assist the forward passage of supplies. Medals awarded to the Regiment included 5 DSOs, 8 MCs, 12 DCMs and 16 MMs

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving Monmouthshire Regiment

" Tom. I downloaded the medal cards and service/pension records of Thomas Irons some weeks ago and corresponded  with Susan by PM and email.  Also sent info from the 1911 census. Apart from his RE Waterways service he had previous service in the Monmouthshire Regiment.  He was discharged on medical grounds, twice, if my memory is correct. "

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