Raised in 1689. In the Crimean War, at Alma it captured a Russian gun,
which is now at the Depot, Wrexham. It was during this action that
Sergeant Luke O'Connor gained his Victoria Cross and a commission, and
lived to attain the rank of General. The regiment has fought in all
parts of the world and has a splendid roll of battle honours.
Nicknamed "The Nanny Goats" and "The Royal Goats," from its custom
of having a goat led at the head of the drums. Regimental custom
prescribes that on St. David's night, the 1st of March, every officer
or guest who has never eaten a leek before, shall eat one, standing
in his chair with one foot on the table, while a drummer beats a roll
behind him.
[Illustration: L'entente cordiale.]
[Illustration: Types of Uniforms worn by The Worcestershire Regiment.