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2/6th Battalion, London Regiment
The 2/6th Battalion, London Regiment was formed at the end of August 1914 and became part of 2nd London Brigade, 1st London Division. The 2/6th arrived in France in January 1917 with 174th Brigade, 58th Division, and saw its first major action at Bullecourt. The Battalion also took part in the Third Battle of Ypres in late 1917. At the end of January 1918 the 1/6th and 2/6th were amalgamated and became known at the 6th Battalion, serving with the 58th Division until the end of the war.
16th Oct 1915 The Derby Scheme
1st Dec 1915 Derby Scheme Armlets
11th Sep 1915 Last day of Derby Scheme Recruitment
10th Jan 1916 Group System Reopens
9th February 1916 Call Ups
7th Jan 1917 Orders
9th Jan 1917 Transfers
8th of November 1917 Relief 
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Pte. Hedley Tassart 6th Btn. London Regiment I have found these records of my grandfather's brother, Hedley Tassart, who I believe died at Ypres.
He was born and lived in Chelsea and served with the City of London Regiment. He was one of 4 brothers that served in WW1. The brothers were Reg, Albert and Cecil. My grandfather Albert Tassart served with the Post Office Rifles and was awarded the MM.
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Sgt. George Frederick German 2/6th (City of London Rifles) Battalion London Regiment (d.21st May 1917) George German served with the 2/6th Londons.
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