Welch Regiment
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The Welch Regiment (or "The Welch", an archaic spelling of "Welsh") was an infantry regiment of the line of the British Army in existence from 1881 until 1969. The regiment was created in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 41st (Welch) Regiment of Foot and 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot to form the Welsh Regiment, by which it was known until 1920 when it was renamed the Welch Regiment. In 1969 the regiment was amalgamated with the South Wales Borderers to form the Royal Regiment of Wales.
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Active | 1881–1969 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Line infantry |
Size | 1–2 Regular battalions 1 Militia and Special Reserve battalion |
Garrison/HQ | Maindy Barracks, Cardiff |
Motto(s) | Gwell angau na Chywilydd (Better Death than Dishonour) |
March | Quick: Ap Siencyn (Son of Jenkin) |
Mascot(s) | Goat |
Anniversaries | Gheluvelt, 31 Oct |
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