Hi Tyrone !!
Did you buy those badges ? they look wonderful !!
Here's some background that may help ! but when you find out the battalion - I can give you more
By the 22nd August 1914 - the British Expeditionary Force of one cavalry and four infantry divisions - the most perfectly trained and equipped force that ever left these shores .. was in position in the Maubeuge area and on the left of the French armies - ready to help in stemming the tide of the German invasion !
The 2nd battalion of The Prince of Wales Volunteers ( South Lancashire ) had the honour to be included in this original force - so while the 2nd battalion was moving overseas - the preparation of the other battalions for whatever duty they might be called upon to undertake was proceeding
The 1st battalion - was helping to guard the North-West Frontier in India
The 3rd (Special Reserve) was on duty as a coast defence and draft finding unit in England
The 4th and 5th (Territorial ) battalions had been embodied and were in training to take their part in the battle line
The 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th and 11th ( Service ) battalions were quickly formed and began training under the direction of serving and retired Regular officers and NCO's - who made sure that the new recruits - who came from all walks of life - were trained in the high traditions of the Regiment before they were called upon to undergo their baptism of fire
Annie
You might like to look through this site ..... and there's history as well as modern information !
http://www.army.mod.uk/qlr/index.htm
