Bolton Rifles
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The Bolton Rifles, later the 5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, was a volunteer unit of the British Army from 1859 until 1967. It served on the Western Front during the First World War, and in the Far East during the Second World War, when one battalion was captured at the Fall of Singapore.
Quick Facts Bolton Rifles5th Bn, Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire)18th Bn, Reconnaissance Corps 2nd Reconnaissance Regiment, RAC, Active ...
Bolton Rifles 5th Bn, Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire) 18th Bn, Reconnaissance Corps 2nd Reconnaissance Regiment, RAC | |
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Active | 1859 – 1992 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Role | Infantry Reconnaissance |
Size | First World War: 4 Battalions Second World War: 2 Battalions |
Part of | Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire) Reconnaissance Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Bolton |
Engagements | 2nd Boer War First World War: |
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