2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment March
The 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment which were given freedom of the borough 2 years ago will march through Glossop this Friday (March 12) starting at Glossop Brook Road at 10.30am. The Mayor of the High Peak will take the salute in Norfolk Square before they move on to Victoria Street.
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2 Mercian is a light role infantry battalion, which can serve anywhere in the world. It
- is made up of several companies
- was formed on 1 September 2007
- was preceded by the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment
- is presently based in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Afganistan deployment complete
We are now deployed on Op HERRICK 10 to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, carrying out the role of the Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team Battle Group (OMLT BG). Look to the new link Op Herrick 10 for more information.
For those with access visit the 2 MERCIAN webpage on ArmyNet for more detailed information.
This is the third tour of Afghanistan that the Battalion has made in the last four years.
Drawing from the home counties of Worcestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, 2 Mercian are proud to serve their Queen and Country and can draw on a history that dates back to 1694.
The 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment remain true to their regimental motto:
Stand Firm, Strike Hard
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I am related to the family of Lance Corp. Kieron Hill of 2nd Battalion of The Mercian Regiment who was killed Afghanistan a year ago. Recently a monument was unveiled at Clifton, Nottingham, which honour Keiron and other local hero who died in conflict for their county. I am a practising artist and I would like to donate a piece of artwork to honour Kieron and others to the regiment. I am working on the notion of a picture of the mercian uniform [the buff one they wear in Afghanistan] At the top of the picture the Mercian badge and below a sillohette of a boot, sword and helmet. For me to depict each element correctly, I would be most obliged if you email me the pattern of the battledress, an image of the boots, rifle used and the helmet [any other images of the equipment used would also be useful for research purposes] If you would like to discuss my proposal please do not hesitate to contact me either by email or telephone 07737553025. I also wish to add that I would like to do this at my own expense, I only need images, or perhaps a sample of the design of the materials used. Many thanks, Trish Stanfield-Bowen BA[Hons] Fine Art