The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) had a history dating back to 1572 and was one of the oldest regiments in the British Army being the 3rd Regiment of Foot. Events January 16 - Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk is tried for treason for his part in the Ridolfi plot to restore Catholicism in England. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British military. ...
1782-1881 3rd (East Kent) Regiment of Foot (The Buffs)
1881-1935 The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
1935-1961 The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
In 1961 it was amalgamated with The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment to form Prince George of Denmark Prince George of Denmark (April 2, 1653 - October 28, 1708) was the Prince consort of Queen Anne of Great Britain. ... Kent is a county in England, south-east of London. ... The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment was a regiment of the British Army. ...
The Regiment which was one of four in the Home Counties Brigade, was formed on the 1st March 1961, as a result of the amalgamation of The Buffs (The Royal EastKentRegiment)
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