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Wednesday 11 Oct 1899
On 11 October 1899, the Boer Republics declared war on the British. Battalions of The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, The Royal Irish Rifles and The Royal Irish Fusiliers were to fight in the campaign and gain great praise for their loyalty and courage*. After the war Queen Victoria referred to the Irish Regiments as 'my brave Irish'. Later, in further recognition of the exploits of Irishmen, Queen Victoria gave permission for the raising of a new Regiment of Foot Guards, The Irish Guards.
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Wednesday 11 Oct 1899
On 11 October 1899, the Boer Republics declared war on the British. Battalions of The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, The Royal Irish Rifles and The Royal Irish Fusiliers were to fight in the campaign and gain great praise for their loyalty and courage*. After the war Queen Victoria referred to the Irish Regiments as 'my brave Irish'. Later, in further recognition of the exploits of Irishmen, Queen Victoria gave permission for the raising of a new Regiment of Foot Guards, The Irish Guards.
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Wednesday 11 Oct 1899
On 11 October 1899, the Boer Republics declared war on the British. Battalions of The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, The Royal Irish Rifles and The Royal Irish Fusiliers were to fight in the campaign and gain great praise for their loyalty and courage*. After the war Queen Victoria referred to the Irish Regiments as 'my brave Irish'. Later, in further recognition of the exploits of Irishmen, Queen Victoria gave permission for the raising of a new Regiment of Foot Guards, The Irish Guards.
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