The 2nd Royal Surrey Militia, later the 3rd Battalion, Queen's was an auxiliary regiment raised in Surrey in the Home counties of England. From its formal creation in 1797 the regiment served in home defence in all of Britain's major wars. It saw active service during the Second Boer War, including the Defence of Okiep, and trained thousands of reinforcements during World War I. After a shadowy postwar existence it was formally disbanded in 1953
Stoughton Barracks, Guildford, now known as 'Cardwell's Keep'.
Cap badge of the Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey).
The medal awarded to the defenders of Okiep by the Cape Copper Company.
Fort Clarence, Rochester, 3rd (SR) Bn's HQ 1914–16.
Thomas Onslow, 2nd Earl of Onslow
Thomas Onslow, 2nd Earl of Onslow was an English nobleman and courtier who succeeded to his title in 1814. Originally the Honourable Tom Onslow, he was styled Viscount Cranley from 1801 to 1814. He died in 1827 at his seat, Clandon Park in Surrey.
1813 portrait of the 2nd Earl of Onslow
1813 portrait of the Countess of Onslow