The battalion is unique, in that although officially part of The Queens Regiment (the 8th Territorial Battalion), it contains rifle companies that were part of either the Queen’s Regiment or the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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