WW2 FIRM (1th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment ) Printed Yellow / Green Printed Cloth Shoulder Title

The 11th Battalion, raised in 1940 became the new 1st Battalion in January 1942. Apparently they wore this title from 1942 to 1943 only. In un-issued condition but with some marks from glue have penetrated the front on either side. Rare. It also appears on the museum site.

During 1942, the 1st Battalion had been involved in heavy fighting in North Africa and, after the fall of Tobruk, on 21st June 1942 most of the Battalion was captured and imprisoned in a POW cage, which housed some 30,000 men. However, a small number of men evaded capture and it was from these that a small cadre was selected. Lieut.-Col. W. R. ‘Willie’ Cox (later Brigadier) commanding the 11th Battalion had great influence at the War Office, and arranged for the 1st Battalion to be reformed around the established and well-trained structure of the 11th Battalion, which became the new 1st Battalion.

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Code: 67350