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Although one of the many County Regiments, the Northamptonshire Regiment had three battalions serving during World War Two.
Two in the Mediterranean and one in the East.
The 2nd was part of 5th Div and was one of the most travelled during WW2. Originally part of the BEF then took part in the landings in Madagascar, then on to India, overland to Iraq then Egypt, Sicily, Italy and finally ending the war as part of 21st Army in Northern Europe.
The 5th were originally the Huntingdon Cyclist Batallion during WW1 of which Charles Laughton, the actor (Hunchback of Notre Dame) was its most famous member. In WW2 they were the first TA unit to come into contact with the Germans as part of BEF. Then joining the 78th Battleaxe Div for Operation Torch, took part in the invasion of Sicily, then advanced up Italy as past of the 8th Army. They finally ended the war in Austria.
Other Northamptonshire Regiment Did you knows...
First Regiment to land in North America
First Infantry Regiment to have a battle honour on its colours
Last Regiment to carry colours into battle
First Regiment to be transported by air.
Plus lots more...