Guys, what areas were RWF HG Battalions raised in 1940-1944? And any idea of issuance of gear to these guys?
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Guys, what areas were RWF HG Battalions raised in 1940-1944? And any idea of issuance of gear to these guys?
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
Cheers mate, I had wondered whether Ceredigion came under their jurisdiction, but it seems not!