The History of the Prince of Wales' Civil Service Rifles

A vivid portrait unfolds of a once‑proud volunteer regiment, tracing its roots from the late‑18th‑century civic militias through the bustling streets of London to the formalized Civil Service Rifles. The opening pages convey the dedication of its founders, the camaraderie of bank officers and clerks who took up the uniform, and the early ceremonies that cemented their identity. Readers are invited to feel the pride of a community bound by duty and a shared sense of service.

The narrative then moves into the early twentieth century, where personal recollections from officers and rank‑and‑file bring the regiment’s pre‑war drills and peacetime life to life. Detailed sketches, period photographs, and carefully compiled tables reveal the human cost of the Great War, while honoring the men who answered the call. Appendices list decorations, casualty figures, and the remarkable number of commissions earned from within the ranks, offering a comprehensive, human‑focused record of a unit that never ceased to stand together.