First World War (1914-1918)
For service in World War I, nine battalions were raised:
- 2/4th (Territorial Force) Battalion
- 3/4th (Territorial Force) Battalion ; 3/4th (Reserve) Battalion
- 2/5th (Territorial Force) Battalion
- 3/5th (Territorial Force) Battalion
- 6th (Service) Battalion
- 7th (Service) Battalion
- 8th (Service) Battalion
- 9th (Service) Battalion ; 9th (Reserve) Battalion
- 10th (Royal East Kent & West Kent Yeomanry) Battalion
Corporal William Richard Cotter was awarded the VC whilst serving with the 6th Battalion.
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