Group    From 1881  To 1958

Essex Regiment

Categories: Armed Forces

Countries: Belgium, France

The regiment was formed from the union of the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot and the 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot. Following action in all major conflicts it was gradually disbanded in the years after WW2.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Essex Regiment

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West Ham Battalion

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West Ham Pals

{Between the crests of the Essex Regiment and West Ham United:} Dedicated in ...

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Other Subjects

L. B. Jenkins

L. B. Jenkins

Resident of the West Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Walter G. Witty

Walter G. Witty

Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Harry Cole

Harry Cole

Born 48A Lower Road, Rotherhithe. Married and joined the Met Police in 1952. Served as a police constable at Carter Street Station for 29 years, until he retired in 1983. He was a well-known and po...

Person, Armed Forces, Literature

1 memorial
G. A. Maids

G. A. Maids

Resident of the West Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial