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The Deployments of the
1st Battalion Irish Guards

LCpl McCallum and Sgt Taylor masked up after an alarm in Kuwait, 2003

At the start of March 2003 the Irish Guards deployed to Kuwait as part of three separate Battle Groups for the final stages of preparation for the impending war with Iraq.

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Op Telic 2003


The Colours of the Household Division.

During the training year 2001, the Irish Guards Battle Group deployed all over the world to train and hone their skills in Armoured Infantry in preparation for future operations.

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The Colours of the Household Division.
The Colours of the Household Division.
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