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The Royal Irish Fusiliers

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The Royal Irish Fusiliers was formed in 1881 as the county regiment of Armagh, Cavan and Monaghan, encompassing its Militia infantry. Two regular battalions were formed: 1st Battalion, by a redesignation of 87th (or Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot and the 2nd Battalion, by a redesignation of 89th (The Princess Victoria's) Regiment of Foot In 1968 The Royal Irish Fusiliers joined with The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and The Royal Ulster Rifles, to form The Royal Irish Rangers Batalions during the Great War. 1st Battalion 2nd Battalion 3rd Battalion (Armagh Light Infantry) 4th Battalion (Cavan Light Infantry) 5th (Service) Battalion 6th (Service) Battalion 7th (Service) Battalion 8th (Service) Battalion 9th (County Armagh) (Service) Battalion 9th (North Irish Horse) Battalion 10th (Local Irish) (Reserve) Battalion 11th (Service) Battalion 1st Garrison Battalion 2nd Garrison Battalion 3rd (Reserve) Garrison Battalion List of those who served with The Royal Irish Fusiliers during The Great War. Thomas Farr. 9th Bn. (d. 01 July 1916) Temporary Lieutenant Geoffrey St George Shillington Cather VC. 9th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers. Read his story If you have a story or any photographs which you would like to share please get in touch. Send an E-mail to Website and ALL Material © Copyright MM - All Rights Reserved