British army regiment. Formed from volunteer units in the Surrey suburbs and was part of the London Regiment in the Territorial Force. When the London Regiment was abolished, the unit reverted to the East Surrey Regiment. After WW2 it was amalgamated with other Surrey battalions into the Queen's Regiment.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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1/23rd, 2/23rd and 3/23rd Battalions, The London Regiment
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