Lancastrian Volunteers

The regiment was formed in 1967, by the amalgamation of the 8 Territorial Battalions within the Lancastrian Brigade, with its headquarters at Peninsula Barracls, Warrington.

[1] It was initially composed of 5 companies, that continued to wear the badges of the regiments that they were affiliated to.

[2][3] In 1969 a new Company was raised, namely E Company (King's Own), at Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness; formed from cadres of 4th/5th (T) Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment, and 4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment.

The 2nd Battalion, formed with its headquarters at Preston from both cadres of former units, and newly raised companies.

[3][4] In 1973, the company subtitles were omitted, due to the fact that the regimental affiliations and traditions had begun to fade and blur.