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GavinRobinson: Text replacement - "Battalion ([^,\|]+), British Army" to "Battalion, $1, British Army"

2017-11-11T21:19:55Z

Text replacement - "Battalion ([^,\|]+), British Army" to "Battalion, $1, British Army"

GavinRobinson: Text replacement - "Battalion ([^,\|]+), British Army" to "Battalion, $1, British Army"

2017-11-11T21:17:25Z

Text replacement - "Battalion ([^,\|]+), British Army" to "Battalion, $1, British Army"

GavinRobinson: Text replacement - ", UK" to ", British Army"

2017-11-11T20:04:56Z

Text replacement - ", UK" to ", British Army"

GavinRobinson: /* British Army */ Royal Engineers

2016-02-07T13:46:57Z

‎British Army: Royal Engineers

GavinRobinson: /* Yeomanry */ changed example regiment

2016-02-07T09:20:59Z

‎Yeomanry: changed example regiment

GavinRobinson: Created page with "{{Define specific type | type = various | size = none }} '''Identity''' is mainly used to represent intermediate levels in the administrative hierarchy of the British Army th..."

2016-02-06T10:17:16Z

Created page with "{{Define specific type | type = various | size = none }} '''Identity''' is mainly used to represent intermediate levels in the administrative hierarchy of the British Army th..."

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'''Identity''' is mainly used to represent intermediate levels in the administrative hierarchy of the British Army that don't fit other specific type. These levels usually had some distinct existence or identity at the time, such as a name, cap badge or administrative records. It is not used for completely arbitrary groups that had no existence at the time. The exact meaning of identity varies. See the headings below for more detailed examples. The general type can vary depending on the specific type of the child units.

== British Army ==

=== London Regiment ===

The [[London Regiment, UK|London Regiment]] was created in 1908 and was entirely part of the Territorial Force, with no Regular battalions. It had a different structure from most [[infantry regiment (administrative)|infantry regiments]]. Originally there were 28 battalions, each of which had some of the status and administrative function of an infantry regiment in its own right. Most battalions had a distinct name and cap badge, and some were affiliated with a different regiment outside the London Regiment. For example, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th battalions shared the name and badge of the [[Royal Fusiliers, UK|Royal Fusiliers]]. The 9th battalion was known as Queen Victoria's Rifles and had a similar badge to the [[King's Royal Rifle Corps, UK|King's Royal Rifle Corps]].

In 1914 and 1915, all of the original battalions formed duplicate battalions, also known as lines, each of which was a separate tactical unit and could be in a different [[infantry brigade]]. These were distinguished by fractional numbers. The original battalions were the first line and gained 1/ in front of their number. For example, [[1/1st Battalion London Regiment, UK|1/1st Battalion London Regiment]]. The new duplicates were the second and third lines, for example [[2/1st Battalion London Regiment, UK|2/1st Battalion London Regiment]] and [[3/1st Battalion London Regiment, UK|3/1st Battalion London Regiment]].

This site uses '''Identity''' to represent the administrative unit and uniform distinctions of each battalion. These pages are under the battalion's name, not number. For example, [[Queen Victoria's Rifles, London Regiment, UK|Queen Victoria's Rifles]]. For convenience, battalions that shared the same name and badge are grouped together under the same identity even if they include more than one administrative unit. For example, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th battalions were each administratively separate but can all be found under [[Royal Fusiliers, London Regiment, UK]], which is not the same unit as [[Royal Fusiliers, UK]].

=== Machine Gun Services ===

The Motor Machine Gun Service was originally a distinct identity within the Royal Artillery and had its own cap badge but was later transferred to the [[Machine Gun Corps, UK|Machine Gun Corps]] and renamed [[Machine Gun Corps (Motors), UK|Machine Gun Corps (Motors)]]. [[Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry), UK|Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)]] was another distinct identity at the same level.

=== Royal Artillery ===

The [[Royal Artillery, UK|Royal Artillery]] was split into two [[corps (administrative)|administrative corps]]:

* [[Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery, UK|Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery]]
* [[Royal Garrison Artillery, UK|Royal Garrison Artillery]]

The corps of Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery was further split into two distinct identities which were not separate administrative corps but each had its own name, uniform and traditions:

* [[Royal Horse Artillery, UK|Royal Horse Artillery]]
* [[Royal Field Artillery, UK|Royal Field Artillery]]

=== Yeomanry ===

The yeomanry were the cavalry of the Territorial Force. Every yeomanry regiment was administratively part of one of the three [[corps (administrative)|administrative corps]] of line cavalry:

* [[Corps of Dragoons, UK|Corps of Dragoons]]
* [[Corps of Lancers, UK|Corps of Lancers]]
* [[Corps of Hussars, UK|Corps of Hussars]]

In 1914 and 1915 most yeomanry regiments were duplicated into three lines, each of which was a separate tactical unit distinguished by a fractional number. For example:

* [[1/1st Lincolnshire Yeomanry, UK|1/1st Lincolnshire Yeomanry]]
* [[2/1st Lincolnshire Yeomanry, UK|2/1st Lincolnshire Yeomanry]]
* [[3/1st Lincolnshire Yeomanry, UK|3/1st Lincolnshire Yeomanry]]

This site uses identities such as [[Lincolnshire Yeomanry, UK|Lincolnshire Yeomanry]] to group the three lines together under their regimental identity since they shared a name and cap badge.

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 The [[London Regiment, British Army|London Regiment]] was created in 1908 and was entirely part of the Territorial Force, with no Regular battalions. It had a different structure from most [[infantry regiment (administrative)|infantry regiments]]. Originally there were 28 battalions, each of which had some of the status and administrative function of an infantry regiment in its own right. Most battalions had a distinct name and cap badge, and some were affiliated with a different regiment outside the London Regiment. For example, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th battalions shared the name and badge of the [[Royal Fusiliers, British Army|Royal Fusiliers]]. The 9th battalion was known as Queen Victoria's Rifles and had a similar badge to the [[King's Royal Rifle Corps, British Army|King's Royal Rifle Corps]].
-In 1914 and 1915, all of the original battalions formed duplicate battalions, also known as lines, each of which was a separate tactical unit and could be in a different [[infantry brigade]]. These were distinguished by fractional numbers. The original battalions were the first line and gained 1/ in front of their number. For example, [[1/1st Battalion, London Regiment, British Army|1/1st Battalion London Regiment]]. The new duplicates were the second and third lines, for example [[2/1st Battalion, London Regiment, British Army|2/1st Battalion, London Regiment]] and [[3/1st Battalion London Regiment, British Army|3/1st Battalion London Regiment]].
+In 1914 and 1915, all of the original battalions formed duplicate battalions, also known as lines, each of which was a separate tactical unit and could be in a different [[infantry brigade]]. These were distinguished by fractional numbers. The original battalions were the first line and gained 1/ in front of their number. For example, [[1/1st Battalion, London Regiment, British Army|1/1st Battalion London Regiment]]. The new duplicates were the second and third lines, for example [[2/1st Battalion, London Regiment, British Army|2/1st Battalion, London Regiment]] and [[3/1st Battalion, London Regiment, British Army|3/1st Battalion London Regiment]].
 This site uses '''Identity''' to represent the administrative unit and uniform distinctions of each battalion. These pages are under the battalion's name, not number. For example, [[Queen Victoria's Rifles, London Regiment, British Army|Queen Victoria's Rifles]]. For convenience, battalions that shared the same name and badge are grouped together under the same identity even if they include more than one administrative unit. For example, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th battalions were each administratively separate but can all be found under [[Royal Fusiliers, London Regiment, British Army]], which is not the same unit as [[Royal Fusiliers, British Army]].

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 The [[London Regiment, British Army|London Regiment]] was created in 1908 and was entirely part of the Territorial Force, with no Regular battalions. It had a different structure from most [[infantry regiment (administrative)|infantry regiments]]. Originally there were 28 battalions, each of which had some of the status and administrative function of an infantry regiment in its own right. Most battalions had a distinct name and cap badge, and some were affiliated with a different regiment outside the London Regiment. For example, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th battalions shared the name and badge of the [[Royal Fusiliers, British Army|Royal Fusiliers]]. The 9th battalion was known as Queen Victoria's Rifles and had a similar badge to the [[King's Royal Rifle Corps, British Army|King's Royal Rifle Corps]].
-In 1914 and 1915, all of the original battalions formed duplicate battalions, also known as lines, each of which was a separate tactical unit and could be in a different [[infantry brigade]]. These were distinguished by fractional numbers. The original battalions were the first line and gained 1/ in front of their number. For example, [[1/1st Battalion London Regiment, British Army|1/1st Battalion London Regiment]]. The new duplicates were the second and third lines, for example [[2/1st Battalion London Regiment, British Army|2/1st Battalion London Regiment]] and [[3/1st Battalion London Regiment, British Army|3/1st Battalion London Regiment]].
+In 1914 and 1915, all of the original battalions formed duplicate battalions, also known as lines, each of which was a separate tactical unit and could be in a different [[infantry brigade]]. These were distinguished by fractional numbers. The original battalions were the first line and gained 1/ in front of their number. For example, [[1/1st Battalion, London Regiment, British Army|1/1st Battalion London Regiment]]. The new duplicates were the second and third lines, for example [[2/1st Battalion, London Regiment, British Army|2/1st Battalion, London Regiment]] and [[3/1st Battalion London Regiment, British Army|3/1st Battalion London Regiment]].
 This site uses '''Identity''' to represent the administrative unit and uniform distinctions of each battalion. These pages are under the battalion's name, not number. For example, [[Queen Victoria's Rifles, London Regiment, British Army|Queen Victoria's Rifles]]. For convenience, battalions that shared the same name and badge are grouped together under the same identity even if they include more than one administrative unit. For example, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th battalions were each administratively separate but can all be found under [[Royal Fusiliers, London Regiment, British Army]], which is not the same unit as [[Royal Fusiliers, British Army]].

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 === London Regiment ===
-The [[London Regiment, UK|London Regiment]] was created in 1908 and was entirely part of the Territorial Force, with no Regular battalions. It had a different structure from most [[infantry regiment (administrative)|infantry regiments]]. Originally there were 28 battalions, each of which had some of the status and administrative function of an infantry regiment in its own right. Most battalions had a distinct name and cap badge, and some were affiliated with a different regiment outside the London Regiment. For example, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th battalions shared the name and badge of the [[Royal Fusiliers, UK|Royal Fusiliers]]. The 9th battalion was known as Queen Victoria's Rifles and had a similar badge to the [[King's Royal Rifle Corps, UK|King's Royal Rifle Corps]].
+The [[London Regiment, British Army|London Regiment]] was created in 1908 and was entirely part of the Territorial Force, with no Regular battalions. It had a different structure from most [[infantry regiment (administrative)|infantry regiments]]. Originally there were 28 battalions, each of which had some of the status and administrative function of an infantry regiment in its own right. Most battalions had a distinct name and cap badge, and some were affiliated with a different regiment outside the London Regiment. For example, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th battalions shared the name and badge of the [[Royal Fusiliers, British Army|Royal Fusiliers]]. The 9th battalion was known as Queen Victoria's Rifles and had a similar badge to the [[King's Royal Rifle Corps, British Army|King's Royal Rifle Corps]].
-In 1914 and 1915, all of the original battalions formed duplicate battalions, also known as lines, each of which was a separate tactical unit and could be in a different [[infantry brigade]]. These were distinguished by fractional numbers. The original battalions were the first line and gained 1/ in front of their number. For example, [[1/1st Battalion London Regiment, UK|1/1st Battalion London Regiment]]. The new duplicates were the second and third lines, for example [[2/1st Battalion London Regiment, UK|2/1st Battalion London Regiment]] and [[3/1st Battalion London Regiment, UK|3/1st Battalion London Regiment]].
+In 1914 and 1915, all of the original battalions formed duplicate battalions, also known as lines, each of which was a separate tactical unit and could be in a different [[infantry brigade]]. These were distinguished by fractional numbers. The original battalions were the first line and gained 1/ in front of their number. For example, [[1/1st Battalion London Regiment, British Army|1/1st Battalion London Regiment]]. The new duplicates were the second and third lines, for example [[2/1st Battalion London Regiment, British Army|2/1st Battalion London Regiment]] and [[3/1st Battalion London Regiment, British Army|3/1st Battalion London Regiment]].
-This site uses '''Identity''' to represent the administrative unit and uniform distinctions of each battalion. These pages are under the battalion's name, not number. For example, [[Queen Victoria's Rifles, London Regiment, UK|Queen Victoria's Rifles]]. For convenience, battalions that shared the same name and badge are grouped together under the same identity even if they include more than one administrative unit. For example, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th battalions were each administratively separate but can all be found under [[Royal Fusiliers, London Regiment, UK]], which is not the same unit as [[Royal Fusiliers, UK]].
+This site uses '''Identity''' to represent the administrative unit and uniform distinctions of each battalion. These pages are under the battalion's name, not number. For example, [[Queen Victoria's Rifles, London Regiment, British Army|Queen Victoria's Rifles]]. For convenience, battalions that shared the same name and badge are grouped together under the same identity even if they include more than one administrative unit. For example, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th battalions were each administratively separate but can all be found under [[Royal Fusiliers, London Regiment, British Army]], which is not the same unit as [[Royal Fusiliers, British Army]].
 === Machine Gun Services ===
-The Motor Machine Gun Service was originally a distinct identity within the Royal Artillery and had its own cap badge but was later transferred to the [[Machine Gun Corps, UK|Machine Gun Corps]] and renamed [[Machine Gun Corps (Motors), UK|Machine Gun Corps (Motors)]]. [[Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry), UK|Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)]] was another distinct identity at the same level.
+The Motor Machine Gun Service was originally a distinct identity within the Royal Artillery and had its own cap badge but was later transferred to the [[Machine Gun Corps, British Army|Machine Gun Corps]] and renamed [[Machine Gun Corps (Motors), British Army|Machine Gun Corps (Motors)]]. [[Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry), British Army|Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)]] was another distinct identity at the same level.
 === Royal Artillery ===
-The [[Royal Artillery, UK|Royal Artillery]] was split into two [[corps (administrative)|administrative corps]]:
+The [[Royal Artillery, British Army|Royal Artillery]] was split into two [[corps (administrative)|administrative corps]]:
-* [[Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery, UK|Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery]]
+* [[Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery, British Army|Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery]]
-* [[Royal Garrison Artillery, UK|Royal Garrison Artillery]]
+* [[Royal Garrison Artillery, British Army|Royal Garrison Artillery]]
 The corps of Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery was further split into two distinct identities which were not separate administrative corps but each had its own name, uniform and traditions:
-* [[Royal Horse Artillery, UK|Royal Horse Artillery]]
+* [[Royal Horse Artillery, British Army|Royal Horse Artillery]]
-* [[Royal Field Artillery, UK|Royal Field Artillery]]
+* [[Royal Field Artillery, British Army|Royal Field Artillery]]
 === Royal Engineers ===
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 The yeomanry were the cavalry of the Territorial Force. Every yeomanry regiment was administratively part of one of the three [[corps (administrative)|administrative corps]] of line cavalry:
-* [[Corps of Dragoons, UK|Corps of Dragoons]]
+* [[Corps of Dragoons, British Army|Corps of Dragoons]]
-* [[Corps of Lancers, UK|Corps of Lancers]]
+* [[Corps of Lancers, British Army|Corps of Lancers]]
-* [[Corps of Hussars, UK|Corps of Hussars]]
+* [[Corps of Hussars, British Army|Corps of Hussars]]
 In 1914 and 1915 most yeomanry regiments were duplicated into three lines, each of which was a separate tactical unit distinguished by a fractional number. For example:
-* [[1/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry, UK|1/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry]]
+* [[1/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry, British Army|1/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry]]
-* [[2/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry, UK|2/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry]]
+* [[2/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry, British Army|2/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry]]
-* [[3/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry, UK|3/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry]]
+* [[3/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry, British Army|3/1st Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry]]
-This site uses identities such as [[Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry, UK|Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry]] to group the three lines together under their regimental identity since they shared a name and cap badge.
+This site uses identities such as [[Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry, British Army|Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry]] to group the three lines together under their regimental identity since they shared a name and cap badge.