This unit became the city regiment for London in the 1881 Army reorganisation. The 2nd Battalion served in the Boer War.
The names of the men who served in the regiment are listed below
Bailey, Alfred
Regiment: Royal Fusiliers (previously enlisted into Cheshire Regiment)
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 6910
Boer War service: 22 Oct 1899 to 25 Sept 1902
Date of enlistment: 3 Oct 1889
Date of discharge: 24 Jan 1905
Reason for discharge: Termination of Engagement
Other information: Clasp details unknown
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