Somerset Light Infantry

Somerset Light Infantry

The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, which served under various titles from 1685 to 1959. Its lineage is continued today by The Rifles.

Read more about Somerset Light Infantry:  13th Regiment of Foot, 13th (1st Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot, 13th (1st Somersetshire) Regiment (Light Infantry), 13th (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert's Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot, Amalgamation, Battle Honours, Victoria Cross Recipients

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