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Swiper
16-01-2011, 00:40
Guys, what areas were RWF HG Battalions raised in 1940-1944? And any idea of issuance of gear to these guys?

Glyn Hughes 17
16-01-2011, 09:03
Dear Swiper,
Home Guard Units in Anglesey. Caernarfon, Denbigh, Flint, Merioneth and Montgomery could be affiliated to the Royal Welch Fusiliers. In all, 21 Battalions became so affiliated. They were:
1<SUP>st</SUP> 2<SUP>nd</SUP> 3<SUP>rd</SUP> Anglesey.
1<SUP>st</SUP> 2<SUP>nd</SUP> 3<SUP>rd</SUP> 4<SUP>th</SUP> 5<SUP>th </SUP>Caernarvonshire.
1<SUP>st</SUP> 2<SUP>nd</SUP> 6<SUP>th</SUP> 8<SUP>th</SUP> 9<SUP>th</SUP> 10<SUP>th</SUP> 11<SUP>th</SUP> Denbighshire
3<SUP>rd</SUP> 4<SUP>th</SUP> 5<SUP>th</SUP> Flint
7<SUP>th</SUP> Denbigh & Flint
1<SUP>st</SUP> 4<SUP>th</SUP> Merioneth
Regards Glyn

Swiper
16-01-2011, 13:00
Cheers mate, I had wondered whether Ceredigion came under their jurisdiction, but it seems not!