Mercian Regiment news


Soldier hero of River Severn rescue

A soldier was hailed a hero today after wading into the River Severn to help rescue a stranded woman.


Walsall’s warm welcome for the Mercians

Hundreds of people lined the streets as soldiers from the 3rd Battalion the Mercian Regiment paraded through Walsall.


Mercians get a welcome fit for heroes

Two hundred troops returned from the frontline in Afghanistan to a rapturous welcome in the Black Country.


Hundreds gather to welcome home the Mercians

Hundreds of people gathered in Lichfield to hail hero soldiers following their return from duty in Afghanistan.


Proud parade by Mercians in Stafford

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment have been celebrating their return from Afghanistan.


Rallying cry over Mercian’s parades

Civic leaders today issued a rallying cry to people across Staffordshire and the Black Country to come out in force and show support for their soldiers as they mark the end of a tour of duty.


Homecoming parade for Black Country soldiers

Soldiers from across the Black Country and Staffordshire will take part in a series of homecoming parades to mark the end of their tour of duty in Afghanistan.


Pat and Clive’s barnstorming effort

Bright lights, gleaming instruments and an audience transfixed by every note – it could be a concert like any other for the 30-strong band of the Mercian Regiment.


Stafford soldiers sent to Libya

Soldiers based at MOD Stafford are being sent to Libya as part of a team advising rebels seeking to topple Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.


Desert soldier delays his paternity leave

A Black Country hero soldier whose baby boy was born while he was fighting in Afghanistan delayed his paternity leave so he would not let down his men.

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