London Regiment (1908)

The London Regiment was a multi-battalion infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1908. It was created as part of the formation of the Territorial Force as a part-time reserve by the redesignation of rifle volunteer units in the County and City of London.

The battalions of the regiment retained their individual identities, and during the First World War saw active service in many theatres, forming duplicate second and third line units.

Following the war, each battalion was reconstituted as a separate regiment, and was awarded battle honours for their part in the conflict.

The regiment was effectively dissolved in 1937-1938 when its component units were allocated as battalions of regular line infantry regiments or converted to an anti-aircraft role as part of the Royal Artillery or Royal Engineers.

The title was revived in 1992, with a new London Regiment created by grouping various companies of the Territorial Army in the Greater London area.