The Wartime Memories Project - The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's)

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Information. The Princess Victoria's were formed in 1881 as the county regiment of Armagh, Cavan and Monaghan, by an amalgamation of the 1st Battalion 87th (or Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot and the 2nd Battalion 89th (The Princess Victoria's) Regiment of Foot. The title The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) was formally adopted in 1921. Between 1924 and 1937 they formed one corps with The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers as the Regimental District had been changed by the independence of Ireland During the Second World War they saw action at the withdrawal to Escaut, St. Omer-La Bassée, Bou Arada, Stuka Farm, Oued Zarga, Djebel, Bel Mahdi, Djebel Ang, Djebel Tanngoucha, Adrano, Centuripe, Salso Crossing, Simeto Crossing, Malleto, Termoli, Trigno, Sangro, Fossacesia, Cassino II, Liri Valley, Trasimene Line, Monte Spaduro, Monte Grande, Argenta Gap, San Nicolo Canal, Leros, and in Malta In 1968 the regiment amalganated with The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and The Royal Ulster Rifles, to become The Royal Irish Rangers. Photographs James Gallagher of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, does anyone remember him? I am trying to find what happened to him, he was in the royal irish fusiliers between 1939 and 1947 but hasnt been seen since 1950 when he left Birmingham UK. Paul Tracey If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served. Sir John Francis Hastings Doyle. James Gallagher. Read his story Brig. Morgan John Winthrop O'Donovan. Commanding Officer Lt-Col Gerald Templer Fusilier Wilfred Thomas. 1st Bn (d. 25 June 1943) If you have any names to add to this list, or any recollections or photos of those listed, please get in touch. If you have a story which you would like to share, or a website dedicated to an airfield or aircrew, please get in touch. Send an E-mail to The Wartime Memories Project Links Allied Forces Index The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation. This website is run out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Or by cheque to: PO Box 325, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1XL. Website and ALL Material © Copyright MMII - All Rights Reserved