British forces in afghanistan prepare for another panthers claw. Aug 05, 2016 davies, of newport, gwent, commanded 3rd battalion the mercian regiment on a gruelling ninemonth tour of afghanistan in 2014. Ashfield council opens online book of condolence to remember muchloved. The battalion has only this last week taken over as one of the resident infantry battalions in cyprus, where its soldiers are held at high readiness to move anywhere in the world if called upon.
No 3 fighting company 1st battalion the grenadier guards. Afghanistan op herrick 14 3 commando brigade will be removed from the orbat and absorbed into the rest of the mercian regiment on completion of op herrick 19 and not before october 2014. The mercian regiment is the heart of englands infantry, recruiting from the five counties which formed the ancient kingdom of mercia. Class 2 ian fisher from 3rd battalion the mercian regiment was killed in action in helmand province, afghanistan, on 5 november 20. In 2001, the british army was deployed to afghanistan to fight the taliban and alqaeda. After returning home from afghanistan he then trained for his lance corporal which he passed jamie then trained for his next tour of afghanistan 2012. The mercian regiment later joined the troops and for the past 10 years, the bbc has followed a number of. Street named in honour of fallen soldier the british army.
Courts former mercian regiment soldier matthew linton hurled abuse outside blacon curry house theatre in the quarter. Company was raised specifically for herrick 6 and came under command of. Ca condolences thread lcpl ivano violino, 20 field squadron, 36 engineer regiment, royal engineers, killed in an explosion. It was expected that the regiment s cap badge would have be a double headed mercian eagle with saxon crown, but this has been rejected by the army board due to its strong territorial army connection. The mercian regiments monthly newsletter view this email in your browser the mercian regiment newsletter august 2017 welcome to the new look mercian regiment monthly newsletter this will be where you can. The staffordshire regiment, now 3rd battalion the mercian regiment staffords in 2014, the changes under the 2020 defence reveiw saw the mercian regiment move from three regular battalions to two. During the last two years, 2 mercian have served on both operation shader, the uk contribution to the fight against socalled islamic state is, and operation toral in kabul.
The soldier was named by the ministry of defence as acting sergeant michael lockett mc, of 2nd battalion the mercian regiment worcesters and foresters. Palace barracks memorial garden was designed and started by myself. Two more british soldiers were killed, one from 2nd battalion, mercian regiment. Jun 24, 2014 the mercian regiment said there would not be a disbandment parade, but instead the 250 soldiers would mark their return from operations in afghanistan. During the tour the mercians lost five soldiers killed, mainly to improvised explosive devises ied. New book reveals brutal reality of british war campaign on helmand. Mercian regiment soldiers on army life in afghanistan. Soldier killed in afghanistan had been awarded military. Mar 26, 20 a british soldier from 1st battalion the mercian regiment, which recruits heavily from greater manchester and cheshire, has died after being injured during an insurgent attack in afghanistan, the.
The regiment has deployed on numerous operational tours since its formation, inc, iraq, afghanistan, cyprus, south sudan, making the mercian regiment one of the most operationally experienced regiments in the british army. Mercian soldiers ready to help train afghan security forces. The mercian regiment cheshire, worcesters and foresters, and staffords this british army infantry unit was formed in 2007 and recruits in the midlands. Merciansafghanistan 23092019 bbc inside out youtube. Bbc hereford and worcester bbc hereford and worcester. The mercian regiment is comprised of former county regiments and their past antecedent regiments. It was the second time the battalion has served in afghanistan since 2006. In february 2007, it was announced that an additional 1,400 troops would be deployed to afghanistan, primarily formed as a battlegroup around a light infantry battalion, the 1st battalion the royal welsh royal welch fusiliers.
Four more uk soldiers disciplined after afghan civilians killed or. Soldier from 3rd battalion the mercian regiment staffords. The mercian regiment is recruiting now, offering a unique range of regular and reservist roles, and excellent career progression for soldiers and officers. The mercian regiment cheshire, worcesters and foresters. More than 100 soldiers from the mercian regiment are to be deployed to afghanistan to join an operation training local security forces. Mercian regiment get freedom of the borough at stockport. It marked a hairy end to what has been an unremitting six months in afghanistan for the 2nd battalion, the mercian regiment, until a few months ago known as the worcestershire and sherwood foresters. With a classic woven check pattern and tassel trim, this is the ultimate scarf for autumnwinter layering. Mascot of the 3rd battalion of the mercian regiment at lichfield cathedral prior to marching around the city of lichfield, staffordshire, england prior to a homecoming service in lichfield cathedral on 28th november 2011 following their return from afghanistan. Private gareth bellingham, from stoke on trent, was born on 21 november 1988. The 3rd battalion the mercian regiment staffords will be deploying to afghanistan. British soldier from mercian regiment killed in afghanistan telegraph.
Mar 07, 2008 the mercian regiment, which lost nine men during its sixmonth tour of afghanistan last year, was awarded medals, including a posthumous mc for sergeant craig brelsford, who died while trying. Davies, of newport, gwent, commanded 3rd battalion the mercian regiment on a gruelling ninemonth tour of afghanistan in 2014. Soldiers from 2nd battalion the mercian regiment have been training on exercise kabul dawn ahead of their shortterm deployment to afghanistan later this year. The mercian regiment is an infantry regiment of the british army, which is recruited from five of. Aug 20, 2018 more than 100 soldiers from the mercian regiment are to be deployed to afghanistan to join an operation training local security forces. The 3rd battalion mercian regiment 3mercian formerly the staffords will parade along streets where they have been. Jan 11, 2015 the 4 mercian team, which is part of the mercian regiment s army reserve battalion, consisted of 25 soldiers who spent three weeks drilling almost 1,600 ugandan troops at a base one and a half hours drive from kampala, the capital of the country. Oct 12, 2015 the uks military role in afghanistan since 2001 has brought with it a heavy human toll. Jamie then went to kenya too train for his first 6 month tour in afghanistan. Force protection in afghanistan with 2 mercian soldiers from 2nd battalion the mercian regiment have been training on exercise kabul dawn ahead of their shortterm deployment to afghanistan later this year.
P lance corporal jamie webb our hero home facebook. The mercian regiment is one of three regiments in the kings division and is considered to be a regiment of the line. The soldier was killed in an explosion in the nahre saraj district of helmand province. Known as the heart of englands infantry, it was formed on 1 september 2007 by the amalgamation of three existing regiments. A british soldier from the 1st battalion the mercian regiment has been killed in an explosion in afghanistan. Nov 05, 20 it is with great sadness that the ministry of defence must confirm that warrant officer class 2 ian fisher from 3rd battalion the mercian regiment was killed in action in helmand province. Operation panchai palang, or panthers claw, was a britishled military operation of the afghan. The regiments that formed the mercian regiment are. Jul 10, 2009 a brief look back at the 2nd battalion of the mercian regiment s active service in afghanistan. Jul 12, 2010 2 mercian served in helmand, afghanistan, for six months from april to october 2009 under the command of 19 light brigade.
The regiment has been deployed to afghanistan herrick 6, herrick 10, herrick 12. The 3rd battalion the mercian regiment staffords will be. British soldier from mercian regiment killed in afghanistan. Soldier of 2nd cavalry regiment, alongside a british soldier of 1st battalion, mercian regiment, places blocks on a map while conducting a combat arms rehearsal during exercise allied spirit at the joint multinational readiness center in hohenfels, germany, jan. Highest number of military crosses awarded since second world. They are the most decorated regiment in the british army. All of the previous alliances of the three individual regiments were carried over into the mercian regiment. The mercian regiment recruits and is manned by soldiers from the midlands and cheshire.
A role in the port sunlight volunteers march theatre in the quarter actors become lord lever, general mackinnon, soldiers and enlistment officers for first world war reenactment. A special parade to mark the arrival of soldiers from 2nd battalion the mercian regiment has been held in cyprus. Nov 10, 2010 mercian regiment get freedom of the borough at stockport homecoming stockport is set to honour its heroes after they returned from one of the bloodiest tours of afghanistan today. It is with great sadness that the ministry of defence must confirm that warrant officer class 2 ian fisher from 3rd battalion the mercian regiment was killed in action in helmand province. The uks military role in afghanistan since 2001 has brought with it a heavy human toll. The north staffordshire regiment took part in one of the last colonial wars when, in 1919 afghanistan invaded british india. Mercian synonyms, mercian pronunciation, mercian translation, english dictionary definition of mercian. Handforth soldier killed in afghanistan honoured in road. Of or relating to mercia or its people, dialect, or culture.
He enlisted in the army in october 2007 and attended the combat infantryman s course at the infantry training centre, catterick, before joining the 3rd battalion, the mercian regiment staffords. The regiment has been deployed to afghanistan six times, iraq once and cyprus once in 2014. A brief look back at the 2nd battalion of the mercian regiment s active service in afghanistan. Brief history of the worcestershire regiment the mercian. Csgt phillip newman, 4th battalion, the mercian regiment and pte brian tunnicliffe, 2nd battalion, the mercian regiment worcesters and foresters, killed in a vehicle accident. Brave soldiers from a midland regiment are preparing for a tour of afghanistan. Housebuilder jones homes has paid tribute to lance corporal jamie webb at its sanctuary wilmslow development by naming the gateway to the new community jamie webb drive. The mercian regiment cheshire, worcesters and foresters, and staffords is an infantry regiment of the british army, which is recruited from five of the counties that formed the ancient kingdom of mercia. More than 100 soldiers from the mercian regiment are to be. His family have been told, the ministry of defence said.
Rifleman remand kulung, the british soldier from 1st battalion the mercian regiment, who died in hospital after suffering injuries in a helicopter crash in afghanistan. Warrant officer class 2 ian fisher killed in afghanistan fatality. Renamed as 2nd battalion, the mercian regiment worcesters and foresters 010907. Members of the army, raf, royal marines and special forces have lost their lives in the fight against the. The blast took place while the soldier was on security patrol.
It is with much sadness that the ministry of defence must confirm the deaths of colour sergeant phillip newman of 4th battalion the mercian regiment and private brian tunnicliffe of 2nd battalion. The 2nd battalion, the mercian regiment in helmand province. New book reveals reality of britains war against talibans in. One of his men, sgt major ian fisher, was killed by a suicide bomber. The mercian regiment would like to thank jones homes and the local councillors for the honour they have granted in remembering lance corporal jamie webb by naming this location jamie webb drive.
British soldier killed in afghanistan this article is more than 10 years old soldier from the mercian regiment killed by improvised explosive device, bringing british death toll in afghanistan to 196. Based in lichfield, the regimental headquarters of the mercian regiment administrates the regiment and acts as a home headquarters for the wider mercian regimental family. Warrant officer class 2 ian fisher killed in afghanistan. Soldiers from b coy, 6 plt, 2 mercian regiment rest during operation. Well, if you go on the website, theres a great big doubleheaded mercian eagle with saxon crown. The 1st battalion the mercian regiment will parade through ellesmere port on a homecoming march today. The 2nd battalion of the mercian regiment fought some of the british armys toughest battles in afghanistan. Mercian soldiers ready to help train afghan security. Alongside returning from afghanistan, the regiment has deployed on exercise to cyprus, lithuania, uganda, croatia, kenya, canada and more. May 27, 2015 the 2nd battalion, the mercian regiment in helmand province. Tributes to british soldier killed in afghanistan telegraph.
He was promoted from private to lance corporal after his first tour of afghanistan. The 2nd battalion the mercian regiment also known as 2 mercian is an infantry battalion of the british army. Army rumour service book of remembrance, afghanistan. Cheshire, derbyshire, nottinghamshire, staffordshire and worcestershire. The 2nd battalion, the mercian regiment, is back in their belfast barracks, after a sixmonth tour in afghanistan. The soldier was killed as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a dismounted patrol in the gereshk district, central helmand province. Feb 16, 2008 living up to their motto stand firm, strike hard soldiers from the 2nd battalion, the mercian regiment, formerly the worcestershire and sherwood foresters, have been at the forefront of. It has served in several deployments, including the recent conflicts in iraq and afghanistan. Mercian regiment news, views, gossip, pictures, video. Mercian regiment tie, the mercians tie, mercian regimental braces, mercians bow tie, mercian regiment watch strap, mercian regiment socks, mercian regiment cufflinks, blazer badge, cummerbund and other mercians regimental gifts at the mercian regiment shop. Thousands of armed afghan militia joined the taliban just weeks before the first. It saw nine men killed in action, 17 suffer serious battle casualties including one double amputee and a further 37 were returned to the uk. Soldiers from 2nd battalion the mercian regiment have received medals for their recent tours of afghanistan and iraq. The battalion takes its heritage from the 22nd cheshire regiment, and still draws most of its soldiers from cheshire and the wirral.
Jun 12, 2010 british soldier from mercian regiment killed in afghanistan a british soldier from the 1st battalion the mercian regiment has been killed in an explosion in afghanistan. The 22nd cheshire regiment which is now 1st battalion the mercian regiment cheshire. They took part in operation panthers claw, clearing an area in helmand province the size of the isle of wight. Antigua and barbuda antigua and barbuda defence force australia 87th the royal victoria regiment. Bommers afghan tour is a gripping soldiers story whats on in. Mercian regiment soldiers on army life in afghanistan bbc news.
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