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1st Battalion The Royal Irish Rifles

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The 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Rifles was formed in 1881. at teh out break of the Great Was in August 1914 the Battalion was in Aden. They embarked for U.K.on the 27th September 1914 and arrived Liverpool on 22nd Oct. 1914, they joined 25th Bde (8th Div) at Hursley Park, Winchester. Arriving in France on the 6th November 1914 landing at Le Havre. In Feb 1918 the Battalion transfered to to 107th Bde(36th Div). List of those who served with 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Rifles during The Great War. 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