Loses Of The Regiment

Twelve thousand eight hundred and twenty-four officers and men of the Regiment were killed or died during this war. Their names are recorded in the Roll of Honour in Winchester Cathedral, and their heroism is immortalized in John Tweed's statue of a Rifleman near the west door. The wounded numbered over 123,000.

On Empire Day, 24th May, 1922, the memorials in Winchester Cathedral were dedicated and unveiled by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Henry, representing His Majesty The King, and The Princess Christian. The service was conducted by the Bishop and Dean of Winchester and was attended by the four Colonels Commandant and representatives of all battalions, by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, and officers of the County Regiment, and by the Mayor and Corporation of Winchester.

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