THE MERCIAN REGIMENT

The Regiment has deployed on numerous operational tours since its formation in 2007, including:

• Op TELIC 11 (Iraq)
• Op HERRICK 6, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17 & 19 (Afghanistan)
• Op ORBITAL (Ukraine)
• Op CABRIT (Estonia)
• Op TOSCA (Cyprus)
• Op SHADER (Iraq)
• Op TRENTON (South Sudan)
• Op FIRIC (Falkland Islands)
• Op TORAL (Afghanistan)

This makes the Mercian Regiment one of the most operationally experienced regiments in the British Army.

The 4th Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshires, Worcesters and Foresters, and Staffords) is an Army Reserve battalion of The Mercian Regiment. It is regionally based, with companies spread across the five counties that form Mercia.

The battalion was formed of a number of antecedent regiments outside of those of the regular battalions. These include elements of 3 WFR, 3 STAFFORDS, The West Midlands Regiment, The Kings and Cheshire Regiment and The East of England Regiment.