Mercian

[𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐂 @MarkWardMC1]

R.I.P Webby, 9 years today. VBIED blew a hole in the compound wall, followed by the Taliban assault. 19 friendly casualties and 1 KIA. The men of C Coy 1 Mercian, held their ground, repelled the attack and overcame the enemy.

[𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐂 @MarkWardMC1]

I just don't have the words anymore. Beyond sad to hear another brother Michael New, has gone to meet the big guy upstairs. I hope you have now found peace, thoughts are with your family. Stand down soldier, see you on the re-org 😔🙏🏻

[KeyserSosse @KeyserSosse]

August 12th, 2010

Rifleman Remand Kulung, aged 27 from Basaha, Nepal, and of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, from wounds sustained 2 days earlier in a tragic accident in Afghanistan

Lest we Forget this brave Nepalese man 🇳🇵🇬🇧

[KeyserSosse @KeyserSosse]

August 11th, 2010

Lieutenant John Charles Sanderson, aged 29, born in Oklahoma, USA, of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, of injuries sustained on July 13th, 2010 in Helmand Province

Lest we ever Forget this brave man🇺🇲 🇬🇧

[KeyserSosse @KeyserSosse]

July 5th, 2010

Private Thomas Sephton, aged 20 from Warrington, of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, from injuries sustained the previous day in Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand Province,Afghanistan

Lest we Forget this brave young man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[KeyserSosse @KeyserSosse]

Remembering

Colour Sergeant Martyn Horton, 34
Lance Corporal David Ramsden, 26
Private Douglas Halliday, 20
Private Alex Isaac, 20

Tragically killed on this day in 2010 when their vehicle rolled into the Nahr-e Bugara Canal, Gereshk, Helmand Province

Lest we Forget them🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[Lt Col Barney Barnbrook @ABFbarney]

Today is always a bad day. 11 years ago we lost one of the best SNCOs I have had the honour to serve with, CSgt Bobby Horton, @MercianRegiment. Bobby died alongside three comrades whilst responding to an incident in Gereshk. I still see your face in the crowds Bobby.

[KeyserSosse @KeyserSosse]

June 12th, 2010

Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze, aged 31 from Gorton, Manchester, of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) was killed by an IED blast, during an operation near Check Point Kingshill, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Lest we Forget this brave man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

[CheshireRemembers @cheshire1418]

Remembering today Terry Lee Webster, from Chester serving with the 1st Bn. Mercian (Cheshire) attd. The Royal Gurkha Rifle Battle Group.
Terry DoW #OTD 2010 age 24.
More about Terry can be found here https://t.co/Sf0XQ3c21p

@MercianRegiment @Army1MERCIAN @Army2MERCIAN

[KeyserSosse @KeyserSosse]

June 4th, 2010

Lance Corporal Alan Cochran, aged 23 from Holywell, Wales, of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) was shot and killed alongside a comrade whilst on patrol in Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand Province

Lest we ever Forget this brave young man and his comrade 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

🗣️"There’s no beating me. It’s all in your head. Ignoring that bit in my head that says, ‘you can’t do this'..." from Preston to Catterick and back, in memory of his mother.

Read more: https://t.co/I7rLDPx3pi #SoldierStories

[Remember the fallen @war_fallen]

Remembering Corporal Harvey Holmes, 1st Battalion (Cheshire) The Mercian Regiment, killed in an explosion in Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on 2nd May 2010 aged 22. Harvey was from Hyde, Greater Manchester. #Afghanistan @Army1MERCIAN

[KevmEFC @Kevinm27651]

This is John. John served his country. John tragically passed away. Can we come together and help give John a #Veteran the send off he deserves #ARMY #RestInPeace #Veterans please RT https://t.co/YxAfptJoia

[1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment @Army1MERCIAN]

The volcanic eruption crisis in St Vincent🇻🇨 has affected the families and communities of our many Vincentian soldiers.

C Coy are in training for a 56 mile charity swim to raise money. Please support them below👇

🇬🇧🇻🇨

https://t.co/vS1nnipvCK

[East Midlands Reserve Forces & Cadets Association @east_mids_rfca]

Did you know a @DerbyshireACF Cadet helped to save a 91 year old woman’s life after she was injured in a serious accident, then went and did a full day at school. Read more in our 2019 Cadet Magazine: https://t.co/g77Pa1BbkA #FunFactFriday #Cadets #ACF #CadetsGoingFurther

[CO 1 MERCIAN @ArmyCO1Mercian]

The very best of luck to 1 Mercian’s Cpl Dawes and the British Army Road Racing team in their final endurance round of the season tomorrow! @BritishArmy #SFSH

[British Army Sergeant Major Carney @ArmySgtMajor]

Please give this important message a retweet to give it the greatest possible reach. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay @BritishArmy

[Mercian @ArmyMercian]

@MitmarkLimited Para Reg, 22 SAS, Mercian Regiment, Cheshire Regiment, Royal Rignals.

[Mercian Regiment @MercianRegiment]

This Thursday be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page to see our 1 Mercian Boxers throwing their best punches for the Inter Company Boxing Competition. 🥊

We will be livestreaming the Competition around 19:00 on Thursday 28th November.

#StandFirmStrikeHard 💪

[Mercian @ArmyMercian]

1 Mercian Boxing Team sparring camp at Donnington ABC. The boys are getting put through their paces by pro boxers Liam Davies and Ryan Tyrer #StandFirmStrikeHard