The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment (usually known as the Devon and Dorset Regiment or just the Devon and Dorsets) is an infantry regiment of the British Army. Following the many amalgamations that have occurred, the D & D is now the senior county regiment (none of the regiments above it in the order of precedence have counties as part of their name). It was formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of two county regiments: Image File history File links D&D.JPG Cap badge of the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment From [1] This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... A regiment is a military unit, larger than a company and smaller than a division. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Between 2000 and 2002, the 1st Battalion, Devonshire and Dorset Regiment served as a public duties battalion in London, which included providing the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace. The Dorset Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2002 (MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Three infantry battalions of the British army are currently tasked with the provision of Public Duties. ... Sentry of the Grenadier Guards posted outside St Jamess Palace The Queens Guard and Queens Life Guard are the names given to contingents of cavalry and infantry soldiers charged with guarding the official royal residences in London. ... Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial. ...

In the 2004 re-organisation of the infantry, it was announced that the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment would cease to exist; it will be amalgamated with the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment to form a new battalion of The Light Infantry. As part of the preparation for this, the regiment will move from from the Prince of Wales' Division to the Light Division, and be renamed the Devonshire and Dorset Light Infantry in July 2005. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Wardrobe in Salisbury houses the RGBW regimental museum. ... The Light Infantry Nicknames Motto Aucto Splendore Resurgo Cede Millis Faithful Marches Quick: Light Infantry Double Past: Keel Row Anniversaries Salamanca (22 July) Description Infantry regiment Creation date 1968 Reason for creation Formed by uniting the 4 battalions of the Light Infantry Brigade The Light Infantry is an infantry regiment... The Prince of Waless Division is a British Army command, training and administrative apparatus designated for all land force units in the West of England and Wales. ... The Light Division is a British Army command, training and administrative apparatus designated for the current light infantry and rifles regiments. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On 24th November 2005, the MOD further announced changes to the amalgamations. The regiment will become part of a new large regiment created by the alamgamation of The Light Infantry and the Royal Green Jackets. This new regiment is to be called The Rifles and will be formed by the end of 2007. The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment will still merge with the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment resulting in a single battalion to be designated the 1st Battalion, The Rifles 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Light Infantry Nicknames Motto Aucto Splendore Resurgo Cede Millis Faithful Marches Quick: Light Infantry Double Past: Keel Row Anniversaries Salamanca (22 July) Description Infantry regiment Creation date 1968 Reason for creation Formed by uniting the 4 battalions of the Light Infantry Brigade The Light Infantry is an infantry regiment... Cap badge of the Royal Green Jackets The Royal Green Jackets (RGJ) is an infantry regiment of the British Army, one of two within the Light Division (the other being The Light Infantry). ... The Wardrobe in Salisbury houses the RGBW regimental museum. ... The Rifles is a proposed British Army Regiment created as a result of the Future Army Structure. ...

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MOD Press Release Nov 2005

BBC News story on the reorganization plans