Latest News from the Association
Leicester Mercury, Leicesters' marching on
Posted on 31st Aug 2014 by Royal Leicestershire Regiment
Fifty years ago today, after almost 300 years of serving the nation, the Royal Leicestershire Regiment marched into the history books. But the Tigers were not ... Read more.. The name may have changed, but Leicestershire marches on
Leicester Mercury, Ex-serviceman to make unique trip
Posted on 21st Aug 2014 by Royal Leicestershire Regiment
An ex-serviceman will this weekend make a unique trip in memory to those who lost their lives in the First World War. Steve Buzzard, 55, of Uppingham will take a.. Read more.. Ex-soldier's goal is to honour men of 1914
Leicester Mercury, the bullet that killed Pte Arthur Hill 1/4 Bn Leicestershire Regiment
Posted on 20th Aug 2014 by Royal Leicestershire Regiment
A family are the owners of a unique, if grim, memento of a relative who died in the First World War – the bullet that killed him. Private Arthur Hill was.. Read more.. The First World War bullet that killed my great uncle
Suffolk Magazine, Mustard with a regimental connection
Posted on 18th Aug 2014 by Royal Leicestershire Regiment
Scarlett & Mustard has created a poppy seed dressing to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War, inspired by a remarkable tale of bravery, selflessness and heroism..Read more... Scarlett & Mustard create a dressing to...
Leicester Mercury; Veterans Furious
Posted on 6th Aug 2014 by Royal Leicestershire Regiment
The Royal Tigers' Association says it feels bitterly let down by a First World War exhibition. The veterans' group ..Read more.. War veterans blast 'bloody awful' First World War exhibition ...
Leicester Mercury, Photographs 2 Royal Anglian Regiment
Posted on 24th Jul 2014 by Royal Leicestershire Regiment
Three galleries of photographs of soldiers from the Royal Anglian Regiment parading through Leicester..Read more.. Gallery 1. Soldiers from the Royal Anglian Regiment parade...
Leicester Mercury, Looking back Glen Parva Barracks
Posted on 15th Jul 2014 by Royal Leicestershire Regiment
How are you with numbers? Almost 60 years on, the smiler in the centre of this photo can remember his name, rank and number: 23158803 Sergeant Bill James!"..Read more.. Havannah Platoon at Glen Parva Barracks
Leicester Mercury, Poachers to March
Posted on 13th Jul 2014 by Royal Leicestershire Regiment
Soldiers returning from Afghanistan are to parade through the centre of Leicester.About 190 soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment…Read more.. 'Poachers' set for city parade
Leicester Mercury: The war to end all wars
Posted on 1st Jul 2014 by Royal Leicestershire Regiment
Over a period of 30 years, Leicester-born historian Matthew Richardson has researched and collected information about Leicestershire's experience during the...Read more.. The 'war to end all wars' saw the town turned upside down
Names added to Memorial
Posted on 18th Jun 2014 by Royal Leicestershire Regiment
Adam Morris from Coalville, who died in 2006 in Iraq whilst serving with the Royal Anglian Regiment. The ceremony, which begins at 11am, will include eulogies..Read more.. Memorial stones dedication - North...