Dedicated Reservists from across London
1st Battalion London Guards are the Army Reserve for the Guards Division. It provides highly trained infantry soldiers to reinforce the five regiments of the Foot Guards on operations all over the world. The battalion offers a range of capabilities with specialisms in both individual and support weapons.
FACTS & FIGURES
ACTIVE FROM
26 February 1908
ROLE
Infantry
SPECIALISM
Light Role Infantry
our skills
As a light infantry unit, soldiers in the London Guards are used to operating on their feet. Once basic training has been completed, many London Guards soldiers go on to specialise as sharpshooters, assault pioneers, machine gunners and more.
- Reconnaissance
- Operating machine guns
- Sniping
- Operating mortars
- Tactical communication
- Driving vehicles
- Anti-tank operations
- Other roles such as Medic, Chef, Driver and Clerk roles are also required by the battalion
Ongoing training
The LONDONS provide world-leading training and inspirational opportunities to its reservists in preparation for future deployments to protect the nation. Recently the regiment has focussed on training in multiple different terrains including overseas training and adventure training in Australia, Canada, France, Denmark, Israel, Spain, Morocco, Peru and the US.
Recent Deployments:
- Operation Herrick (Afghanistan)
- Operation Telic (Iraq)
- Operation Tosca (Cyprus)
Our People
The London Guards recruit from across the Greater London area. As Army Reservists, soldiers in the London Guards come from many different walks of life, but all are united in a desire to serve their country and push themselves to the limit.
You will quickly learn the skills required to become a junior leader and gain promotion.
Our senior ranks are experienced, respectful and provide excellent coaching and mentoring.
Our Location
The London Regiment is based across the capital, with units in:
- Wandsworth
- Westminster
- Camberwell
- Hammersmith
- Kingston
Sub-units:
- Catford
The London Regiment
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Our Role
Since its foundation in 1908, the regiment has answered the call of duty for every British conflict, major and minor, from the trenches of the First World War to the streets of Baghdad.
As a light infantry regiment, the Londons operate on foot, carrying out skirmishes and undertaking reconnaissance alongside their comrades in the Foot Guards.
Past to Present
The London Guards began life as 26 separate Volunteer Force battalions which were brought together in 1908. Since then, the regiment has distinguished itself in service across every conflict fought by the British Army.
Our Locations
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London Guards
Battalion Headquarters and Rifles Platoon Number 15 (Loos) Company
Address: 27 St John's Hill, Battersea, SW11 1TT Contact: 020 7801 2543
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G (Messines) Company, Scots Guards
Address: Army Reserve Centre, 76a Rochester Row, Victoria, SW1P 1JU Contact: 020 7801 2543
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Mortar Platoon G (Messines) Company
Address: G (Messines) Company, Hudson House, Bromley Road, Bellingham, SE6 2RH Contact: 020 7801 2543
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No 15 (Loos) Company, Irish Guards
Address: Army Reserve Centre, Connaught House, Flodden Road, Camberwell, SE5 9LL
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Number 17 Company, Coldstream Guards
Address: Army Reserve Centre, 190 Hammersmith Road, W6 7DJ
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Ypres Company, Grenadier Guards
Address: Army Reserve Centre, Portsmouth Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2QX
List of equipment used
L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle
Heavy Machine Gun
81mm Mortar
SA80 Individual Weapon
Guided Weapons
Light Machine Gun
CONTACT US
The London Guards
Battalion Headquarters
London Guards
27 St John's Hill
Battersea,
SW11 1TT