1st Rhodesian Regiment

1st Rhodesian Regiment

The First Rhodesian Regiment was formed from the communities of Northern and Southern Rhodesia (mostly the latter) as part of the British Empire forces at the start of World War I.

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* [http://www.regiments.org/regiments/africacentral/regts/zw-rar.htm Land forces of Britain and commonwealth]


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