Raised in 1900 by the late Queen Victoria to commemorate the bravery of
the Irish Regiments in the South African War. All ranks have worthily
upheld the high traditions of the Brigade of Guards in their first
campaign, being distinguished for conspicuous bravery in many of the
frequent actions against the overwhelming German forces in France and
Belgium. Many decorations have been won, among them being the Victoria
Cross awarded to Sergeant Michael O'Leary whose great bravery has been
widely extolled among the Allies.
Nicknamed "Bob's Own," from the fact that the late Lord Roberts was the
first Colonel of the regiment.
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(_Regimental Headquarters_, Buckingham Gate, S.W.)