History : Hall Of Fame

Although the regiment is full of stories of bravery and courage, the Regiment has been associated with many famous people whose fame is more widely known. These include James Wolfe of Quebec, Robert Ross of Blandensburg and North Point, Earl Gray (who invented the tea), Dr Arnott (the surgeon to the regiment and Napoleon), Wellington, Buller (the war poet), Kitchener, JRR Tolkein (the author of Lord of the Rings) Montgomery William Slim, and Edward Lutyens (who designed the Whitehall memorial) to name but a few. Please click on the links below for details.

Major-General James Wolfe

Major-General Robert Ross of Bladensberg

Archibald Arnott, Surgeon to Napoleon

The Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley)

Geoffrey Bach Smith.

J.R.R. Tolkien.

Fusilier Jefferson

Timeline

For notable events and battles in the Regiment's history, please click here.

PROGRESS OF
FUNDING BID

The 'Appeal has raised £950,000 towards the target of £1,100,000.