Day 8: Led by British Army 🇬🇧 Padre Ollie North, the 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment walkers completed the final 7.4km up to the Crich Memorial ready to participate in the annual Mercian Pilgrimage service. They have completed over 168km on their journey. Well done to all who took part.

Being part of the Mercian Regimental family isn't just for life. One of the most important parts of what we do is remember those who have gone before us. Thanks again to everyone who took part in the annual pilgrimage to Crich. #SFSH

Private Derby XXXII of the Mercian Regiment led 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment on their final Freedom Parades of Derby and Worcester. Read more: army.mod.uk/news-and-event…

The Sephton Trophy 2022 #SephtonTrophy #ARMY #SFSH

A shot from 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment most recent deployment to Kenya where our soldiers shared their training and experience with the Kenyan Defense Force. Kenya Defence Forces BATUK Mercian Regiment #SFSH #ARMY

As Colonel in Chief of 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment, The Prince of Wales has visited Weeton Barracks in Lancashire to meet with members of the Battalion before it is amalgamated with the 1st Battalion. 🎖

On Friday last week the Regiment's Colonel in Chief, HRH The Prince of Wales, visited the 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment at Weeton Barracks. This was his last visit to the Bn prior to the amalgamation of the 1st and 2nd Battalions later this year. 📸 Images: Dan Knott at SemperFi-Photography

The Mercian Regiment's Colonel in Chief' HRH The Prince of Wales visited 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment on Friday at Weeton Barracks. This will be his last visit to the Battalion before it's amalgamation with the 1st Battalion later this year. #SFSH

The Mercian Regiment's Colonel in Chief' HRH the Prince of Wales met with our soldiers and their families on his final visit to 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment before our amalgamation later this year. #SFSH

The Mercian Regiment is an Infantry Regiment of the British Army, recruited from the five counties that formed the ancient kingdom of Mercia. Known as The Heart of England's Infantry, it was formed on 1st September 2007 at Tamworth Castle. STAND FIRM STRIKE HARD

The Chief of the General Staff, Gen Sir Patrick Sanders visited Ukrainian recruits as they were being trained by 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment instructors this week:  “I was struck by the courage, morale and fighting spirit of the Ukrainian soldiers…” army.mod.uk/news-and-event… #SFSH

STAND FIRM STRIKE HARD The Mercian Regiment is an Infantry Regiment of the British Army, recruited from the five counties that formed the ancient kingdom of Mercia. Known as The Heart of England's Infantry, it was formed on 1st September 2007 at Tamworth Castle.

2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment enjoying a much deserved adventure training package in Kenya. 🇰🇪 #workhardplayhard #SFSH

Physical training comes in many forms........but you can't beat a classic assault course. #SFSH

Infantry Soldiers are the Army's primary combat fighters and are responsible for closing with and engaging the enemy. #StandFirmStrikeHard

And sadly that’s a wrap. On Thu we lowered the flag and furled the Colours for the final time. We will now amalgamate with our 1st Battalion - please support them as you’ve supported us. Thank you all. #StandFirmStrikeHard Mercian Regiment 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment