25th County of London Cyclist Battalion
The London Regiment


Dedicated to the 25th London Cyclists, a much forgotten regiment. This 1/25th battalions WW1 service was undertaken in India and the North West Frontier. In 1917 they participated in the Waziristan Campaign.  In 1919 they helped quell the Amritsar uprising, and participated in the 3rd Afghan War. In 1917, 200 of the 1/25th left India and fought in Mesopotamia. 
All without their beloved bicycles. Some members of the 2/25th served in France.


"Banished to India"
  

See also the  2/25th  &  3/25th  battalions.






 

Last updated 27 Apr 2011

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