Merger
In 1881, the 48th was united with 58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot, to form The Northamptonshire Regiment. The 48th became the 1st Battalion. The Northamptonshire Regiment fought in World War I seeing action at the Battles of the Marne, Ypres and Somme.
The regiment also fought in World War II seeing action in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.
In 1960, it was amalgamated with 1st Battalion, The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment, to form the 1st Battalion, 2nd East Anglian Regiment (Duchess of Gloucester's Own Royal Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire).
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