The East Surrey Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 until 1959. The regiment was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot, the 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot, the 1st Royal Surrey Militia and the 3rd Royal Surrey Militia.
The Barracks, Kingston upon Thames
East Surrey Regiment Memorial Gateway to All Saints Church, Kingston upon Thames
A soldier of the East Surrey Regiment, pictured here equipped with a Thompson m1928 submachine gun (drum magazine), 25 November 1940
A battle patrol of the 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment rest after returning from enemy territory, 16 December 1943. They are armed with Thompson SMGs, grenades and a captured German MP 40.
31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot
The 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1702. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot to form the East Surrey Regiment in 1881.
Colours of the 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot
Soldier of the 31st Foot in 1742
The Burning of the Kent, William Daniell, RA, c.1825, Museum of the Queen's Royal Surreys
