Anniversaries
RIFLES HISTORY TODAY – 1st of July 1916
At 7:28 am on 1st July 1916, The Battle of The Somme commenced. A huge mine was exploded under the German Lines at Hawthorn Redoubt and the British forces moved forward, over the top, from their forward ‘ jump off’ trenches. SOMME is a representative Battle honour for the Rifles borne with pride Read more…