Group    From 1688  To 1968

Lancashire Fusiliers

Categories: Armed Forces

A line infantry regiment of the British Army. It had many different titles throughout its 280 years of existence. It eventually amalgamated with the other regiments of the Fusilier Brigade to form the current Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

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

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Lancashire Fusiliers

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Private John Lynn VC

The plaque is on the ground near the Lewisham war memorial.

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