‘Prince Albert’s Somersetshire Light Infantry, 2nd Volunteer Battalion; F Co., Hendford.’(Kelly, 1889)
D Squadron West Somerset Yeomanry (Kelly, 1914)
E Co. 5th Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somersetshire Light Infantry (Kelly, 1914)
‘The Territorial Force stationed in the town comprise the D Squadron West Somerset Yeomanry… and
E Co. 5th Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somersetshire Light Infantry), which has head quarters in
Sherborne road. The drill hall, built in 1913, includes a shooting gallery, 90 feet in length, officers’
and non-commissioned officers’ rooms and men’s recreation rooms.’
This Drill Hall is extant but may have been modified during its lifetime.
Thank you to Brian Gillard for the images.