Is The Mercian Regiment good?

Mercian soldiers are renowned for their professionalism and courage when deployed, and our reputation marks us out as one of the most effective and modern Infantry units in the British Army.

Where are 1 Mercian based?

1st Battalion the Mercian Regiment have returned home to their headquarters in Bulford, Wiltshire following an extended period of deployment to Estonia.

What regiments formed Mercian?

Origins. The Mercian Regiment was formed in 2007 from The Cheshire Regiment, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment and The Staffordshire Regiment. These became its 1st, 2nd and 3rd battalions respectively.

Where are 2nd battalion Mercian based?

2nd Battalion It is a Light Infantry battalion, part of 4th Infantry Brigade, and was based at Dale Barracks in Chester, England from July 2014, to August 2018, when it moved to Episcopi, Cyprus for a two year tour. In December 2020 it completed a unit move to Weeton.

Is the Mercian regiment being disbanded?

“We are deeply disappointed that 2 Mercian has been selected to be disbanded. The battalion was formed in 2007 but can trace its history back to 1689. “In that short time, it has served with distinction on operations in Afghanistan (three tours), and in Cyprus.

How many soldiers are in the Mercian Regiment?

400 soldiers
INTRODUCTION. 4 MERCIAN is the Reserve Battalion of The Mercian Regiment with over 400 soldiers from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our headquarters is in Wolverhampton with 10 location spread across the heart of England.

What is a Mercian mean?

a native or inhabitant of Mercia
Definition of Mercian 1 : a native or inhabitant of Mercia. 2 : the Old English dialect of Mercia.

What division is the Mercian Regiment?

The King’s Division
The Mercian Regiment is one of three regiments in The King’s Division and is considered to be a regiment of the line. The Regiment consists of three battalions of infantry, two regular and one reserve.