
Welcome to the RGBW and Rifles Regimental Association
We are the living link between generations of soldiers who have served with pride in The Gloucestershire Regiment, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment (Berkshire and Wiltshire), The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment (RGBW), The Wessex Regiment and now The Rifles.
Our Association exists to:
Support veterans and their families
Preserve our proud regimental history
Foster lifelong camaraderie
Remember those who gave their all
- Whether you're a former soldier, a serving Rifleman, or a family member — you are part of our regimental family.
- Explore our site to stay updated on news and events, connect with local branches, discover the history of our regiments, and learn how we continue to support one another today.
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Our members are veterans of the following British Army infantry regiments
The Rifles
The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire & Wiltshire Regiment (Light Infantry)
The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire & Wiltshire Regiment
The Gloucestershire Regiment
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment (Berkshire & Wiltshire)
The Royal Berkshire Regiment
The Wiltshire Regiment (The Duke of Edinburgh’s)
The Wessex Regiment
Eligibility
If your cap badge appears above, then you are most likely to already be a life member. You may have joined whilst serving or you became eligible via the days pay scheme. If you would like to check it out click
Full membership is open to all ranks including adult instructors of the A.C.F and C.C.F. units.
We also welcome as Associates those Servicemen and Women who have served as attached personnel.
Finally we have a category for Branch Associates. This is for friends of the Regiment, interested persons from other corps, regiments or services and the public.
2 Wessex Regt 50th Anniversary