The regiment was formed through the merger of three single battalion regiments:[3]. The Kings Own Royal border Regiment were an amalgam of several other regiments. Authorisation to recruit the regiment was given on 13 July 1680 to the Earl of Plymouth, an illegitimate son of Charles II; its nominal strength was 1,000 men, half recruited in London by Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Trelawny and half from the West Country. London: Leo Cooper 1972. The chosen honours were:[12]. The regiment was formed on 1 July 2006. The 1st Battalion The Border Regiment was in Malta when war threatened to break out in South Africa. * The Border Regiment In 2004, as part of the restructuring of the infantry, it was announced that the King’s Own Royal Border Regiment would amalgamate with the King’s Regiment and the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment to form the new Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (King’s Lancashire and Border). Back of shoulder belt Royal Scots Greys Officer. The regiment fought at the Battle of Minden on 1 August 1759 with five other regiments; this battle honour was celebrated by the regiment each year on 1 August. The King's Own The Story of a Royal Regiment Volume 3 1914-1959 by Colonel Julia Cowper - the best history of the King's Own. 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[11], Infantry regiments are permitted to display 43 battle honours from the two world wars on the Queen's Colour and 46 honours from other conflicts on the Regimental Colour. British Army Uniform British Uniforms Battle Of Waterloo French History My Family History Regency Era Military Uniforms Scottish Highlands Folk Costume. It served under various titles and fought in many wars and conflicts, including both World War I and World War II, from 1680 to 1959. The regiment was given its new name in November 2005. (Main Guard Valletta) The 4th or The King's Own Regiment traces its origins to the 2nd Tangier Regiment of Foot. On a CD-rom, viewable through a computer with Internet Explorer or similar. [8] The battalion will convert to a Specialised Infantry battalion, to provide an increased contribution to countering terrorism and building stability overseas. Oracles 2007 Postings from www.gunjones.com by William Thomas Sherman Listen to music by King's Own Royal Border Regiment Band on Apple Music. The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) was an infantry regiment of the line in the British Army, first raised on July 13, 1680, as the 2nd Tangier, or Earl of Plymouth's Regiment of Foot.It saw service for nearly three centuries. In 1751, after various name changes, the regiment was titled 4th (King's Own) Regiment of Foot. The Lion of England is known as the regiment's "Ancient Badge" and provides inspiration for the regimental nickname – first adopted by the 2nd Battalion in August 2009 – "Lions of England". The regiment's formation was announced on 16 December 2004 by Geoff Hoon and General Sir Mike Jackson as part of the restructuring of the infantry, when it was initially to be known as the King's Lancashire and Border Regiment. Battle Honours FAMILY HISTORY Resources Further Reading PHOTO GALLERY ENQUIRIES FURTHER READING LINKS. 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