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THE FOUNDING REGIMENTS OF THE RIFLES

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The Rifles formed on 1st February 2007.  However, the Regiment traces its roots much further back in British military history.
 
The founding Regiments of The Rifles were (click on the Links to visit their historic websites): 

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The Devonshire and Dorset
Light Infantry

The Royal Gloucestershire,
Berkshire and Wiltshire
Light Infantry
 

 The Light Infantry

 The Royal Green Jackets

 Formed 1 RIFLES

 Formed 1 RIFLES

Formed 3 & 5 RIFLES 

 Formed  2 & 4
RIFLES