Regimental Nicknames and Traditions of the British Army

THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regt.)

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Raised in 1741, the regiment has rendered loyal service to King and country in all parts of the Empire, and has on more than one occasion received the thanks of General officers for their very fine fighting qualities. The 1st Battalion has the proud distinction of being one of the three regiments which served uninterruptedly throughout the Peninsular War from 1808 to 1814.

The 1st Battalion (45th Foot) was known as "The Old Stubborns" from their splendid bravery at the battle of Talavera, and "Sherwood Foresters," in reference to the traditions of the county of Nottingham. They claim descent from Robin Hood and his merry men.

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"Louisburg," "Quebec, 1759," "Maida," "Corunna," "Tarifa," "Vittoria," "St. Sebastian," "Nive," "Peninsula," "Ava," "Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Ali Masjid," "Afghanistan, 1878-79," "Defence of Kimberley," "South Africa, 1899-02."

Uniform, Scarlet.

Facings, White.

Head-dress, Helmet.

Cap, Blue.

Regimental March, "The Red Rose."