Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment
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The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) (abbreviated as WFR) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales' Division. The regiment served as the county regiment for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Worcestershire.[1]
Quick Facts The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) (WFR), Active ...
The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) (WFR) | |
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Active | 1970–2007 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Light Infantry |
Size | One battalion |
Part of | Prince of Wales' Division |
Garrison/HQ | 1st Battalion - London |
Nickname(s) | Woofers |
Motto(s) | Firm |
March | Quick: Young May Moon & The Royal Windsor Slow: "Duchess of Kent" |
Mascot(s) | Ram named Private Derby |
Engagements | See honours list |
Commanders | |
Last Colonel-in-Chief | The Princess Royal, KG, KT, GCVO |
Colonel of the Regiment | Colonel Jonathan Rupert Maunsell Hackett, CBE |
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