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<small>5th (Duke of Glynmoran's) Regiment of Foot (1844-1880)</small>
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*'''2nd Battalion, Duke of Glynmoran's Regiment'''
*'''2nd Battalion, Duke of Glynmoran's Regiment'''
Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel [[Lady Alys Sawyer]], 2nd Battalion is based at [[Bliksem, Frankenlisch|Bliksem]].
Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel [[Lady Alys Sawyer]], 2nd Battalion is based at [[Bliksem, Frankenlisch|Bliksem]].
One company of 2nd Battalion is on garrison duty in [[Kenega]] on annual rotation. From November 2021-22, G (Grenadier) Company is posted in Kenega at [[Hilton Barracks, Kenega|Hilton Barracks]], [[Wexborough, Kenega|Wexborough]].


===Reserve===
===Reserve===

Latest revision as of 21:29, 24 October 2022

Duke of Glynmoran's Regiment
5th (Duke of Glynmoran's) Regiment of Foot (1844-1880)
Part of 7th Infantry Brigade
Active1844 - Present
CountryFlag of Castile-La Mancha.svg United Kingdom of Vionna-Frankenlisch
BranchImperial Army Flag.png Imperial Army
TypeLine Infantry
Role1st-2nd Battalions: Infantry
3rd-5th Battalions: Reserve List
Size5 Battalions
2,600 troops
Commanders
Colonel of the RegimentField Marshal the Duke of Glynmoran
Colonel, 1st BattalionColonel the Marquess of Rynell
Colonel, 2nd BattalionLieutenant Colonel Lady Alys Sawyer
Command Sergeant MajorColonel

The Duke of Glynmoran's Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Imperial Vionna-Frankenlischian Army. Founded in 1844 as the 5th (Duke of Glynmoran's) Regiment of Foot, the regiment is one of the oldest standing units in the Vionna-Frankenlischian armed forces. The regiment is recruited from the Duchy of Glynmoran and consists of two full-strength battalions and three reserve battalions.

History

Current Structure

As of July 2022, the Duke of Glynmoran's Regiment consists of five battalions. Two (1st-2nd) are regular service battalions at full-strength. Three (3rd-5th) are Reserve List battalions on 1/5th strength. This makes for a total strength of 2,600 troops.

Regular

  • 1st Battalion, Duke of Glynmoran's Regiment

Commanded by Colonel the Marquess of Rynell, 1st Battalion is based in the Glynmoran Military District.

  • 2nd Battalion, Duke of Glynmoran's Regiment

Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Lady Alys Sawyer, 2nd Battalion is based at Bliksem.

One company of 2nd Battalion is on garrison duty in Kenega on annual rotation. From November 2021-22, G (Grenadier) Company is posted in Kenega at Hilton Barracks, Wexborough.

Reserve

  • 3rd Battalion, Duke of Glynmoran's Regiment
  • 4th Battalion, Duke of Glynmoran's Regiment
  • 5th Battalion, Duke of Glynmoran's Regiment

Honours and Traditions

Traditions

Battle Honours