Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion, Park, Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, UK - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
A memorial to those of the Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion who fell during the years 1953 - 2004. The plaque reads:-


Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion
(Former Infantry Boys BN)

This unit took selected boy entrants aged
14 to 16 years and trained them to be warrant
officers and senior nco's (non-commissioned officers) for the brigade of
guards and the infantry of the line. These ranks
form the backbone of the British regimental
system providing leadership, discipline and
organisation. They are the custodians of the
traditions which give each regiment its
individual character. The concept was a
resounding success. Most of the boys went on
to serve with great distinction with many
achieving commissioned rank. The infantry
junior leaders battalion was the senior nco's
sandhurst and its positive impact was felt
throughout the British army for some 55 years.
The battalion was granted the freedom of
Oswestry in 1971, a unique honour for a boys
training unit.

Tuxford/Harrogate 1952 - 1954 Plymouth 1954 - 1960
Oswestry 1960 - 1975 Shorncliffe 1975 - 1985


The Plaque on the side reads:-

To Those of out Number
Who fell on active service
1953-2004
We will remember them

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion Marker Text: Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion (Former Infantry Boys BN) This unit took selected boy entrants aged 14 to 16 years and trained them to be warrant officers and senior nco's (non-commissioned officers) for the brigade of guards and the infantry of the line. These ranks form the backbone of the British regimental system providing leadership, discipline and organisation. They are the custodians of the traditions which give each regiment its individual character. The concept was a resounding success. Most of the boys went on to serve with great distinction with many achieving commissioned rank. The infantry junior leaders battalion was the senior nco's sandhurst and its positive impact was felt throughout the British army for some 55 years. The battalion was granted the freedom of Oswestry in 1971, a unique honour for a boys training unit. Tuxford/Harrogate 1952 - 1954 Plymouth 1954 - 1960 Oswestry 1960 - 1975 Shorncliffe 1975 - 1985 The Plaque on the side reads:- To Those of out Number Who fell on active service 1953-2004 We will remember them Date of dedication: 2003 onward Who Put it Here?: Oswestry Town Council Description of Memorial: A white stone pillar on the side of Oswestry Park with a number of other memorials to the forces. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

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