1908[1]–2022 (as London Regiment)[2] 2022–present (as London Guards)
Country
United Kingdom
Branch
British Army
Type
Infantry
Role
Light Role Infantry
Size
One Battalion (450 personnel)[3]
Part of
London District
Garrison/HQ
St John's Hill, London[4]
Engagements
Iraq War Operation Herrick
Website
army.mod.uk/london-guards/
Commanders
Colonel of the Regiment
The Duke of Edinburgh
Regimental Lieutenant Colonel
Maj Gen Marc Overton
Insignia
Tactical Recognition Flash
Abbreviation
1 LONDON GDS
Military unit
The London Guards is a formation within the British Army comprising the reserve companies of the Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots and Irish Guards. On formation these companies drew their personnel from the London Regiment and it traces its history back to the formation of that regiment in 1908 when 26 separate Volunteer Force battalions were brought together.[1] The London Guards is not a regiment, the companies wear the uniform, and follow the traditions, of their foot guards regiment.[5]
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