Royal Munster Fusiliers

20th Century

Prior to the First World War the regiment consisted of two regular service and two reserve battalions . In August 1914 the need for further divisions resulted in the creation of a New Army. Subsequently the Royal Munster Fusiliers had a total of 11 raised battalions. The regiment was awarded 51 battle honours and three Victoria Crosses. It suffered a total of 3,070 lost casualties.