This formation saw 3 Regiments, each with more than 300 years'
loyal and professional service to the Crown, merge into the
infantry's newest regiment.
The regiments that formed The Mercian Regiment are
The 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment which is now 1st Battalion The
Mercian Regiment (Cheshire).
The Battalion takes its heritage from the 22nd (Cheshire)
Regiment, and still draws most of its soldiers from Cheshire and
the Wirral. 1 Mercian is proud to maintains its links with the
County.
The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment, now 2nd
Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters)
The Staffordshire Regiment, now 3rd Battalion The Mercian
Regiment (Staffords)
The 4th Battalion The Mercian Regiment (V) is part of The
Territorial Army and is represented in Cheshire by B Company
stationed in Widnes and Stockport and D Company in Crewe.