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1st Inniskillings deploy to Kuwait from Kenya
In May 1961, the 1st Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, as part of 24 Infantry Brigade, deployed to Kuwait from Kenya to oppose a possible invasion by Iraqi dictator General Kassim. On arrival in Kuwait, the Battalion concentrated at the Kuwait Technical College before deploying to the Mutla Ridge to relieve a Royal Marine Commando. The Inniskillings’ deployment was as the right forward battalion with 1 Kings on their left.
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Tuesday 17 Oct 1939
In late 1937 the British Army was awakening to the threat of aggression from another power and, as such, was re-equipping with new or modernised arms and equipment. It was at this time that the Boys* Anti-Tank Rifle was introduced into service. After the preliminary checks, an officer of The Royal Irish Fusiliers was heard to enquire, 'Who will carry the Boys Rifles, Sergeant Major?' A brief puzzled pause was followed by the reply 'Sure the boys will carry their own rifles, sir!'
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17 October
Tuesday 17 Oct 1939
In late 1937 the British Army was awakening to the threat of aggression from another power and, as such, was re-equipping with new or modernised arms and equipment. It was at this time that the Boys* Anti-Tank Rifle was introduced into service. After the preliminary checks, an officer of The Royal Irish Fusiliers was heard to enquire, 'Who will carry the Boys Rifles, Sergeant Major?' A brief puzzled pause was followed by the reply 'Sure the boys will carry their own rifles, sir!'
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17 October
Tuesday 17 Oct 1939
In late 1937 the British Army was awakening to the threat of aggression from another power and, as such, was re-equipping with new or modernised arms and equipment. It was at this time that the Boys* Anti-Tank Rifle was introduced into service. After the preliminary checks, an officer of The Royal Irish Fusiliers was heard to enquire, 'Who will carry the Boys Rifles, Sergeant Major?' A brief puzzled pause was followed by the reply 'Sure the boys will carry their own rifles, sir!'
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