Hertfordshire Regiment
Hertfordshire Regiment
Hertford Museum is the collecting museum of the Hertfordshire Regiment and holds a unique collection of objects, images and oral histories charting the regiment’s history. Many items from the collection are on permanent display and reserve collections can be made available by appointment.
History of the Hertfordshire Regiment
The 1st Battalion Hertfordshire Regiment emerged in 1908 as part of the new reserve force within the Territorial Army. First mobilised as war began in August 1914, it was the only battalion to serve abroad. More than 900 officers and men lost their lives. The regiment’s battle honours include two Victoria Crosses and more than 300 decorations and mentions-in despatches were awarded to members of the battalion. For more information, click here.
Dedicated website
Hertford museum has a dedicated website focused on the Hertfordshire Regiment, with more information about key objects, past exhibitions and videos.
If you would like to know more about the Hertfordshire Regiment or access some of the collections on line, please click here.