Fox’s Marines were involved in the capture of Gibraltar, its first Battle Honour. Early history traces the exploits of the antecedent Regiments, the 32nd of Foot (Cornwall) and the 46th of Foot (South Devon), in theatres around the world prior to their amalgamation in 1881 to form The Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. (DCLI).

Light Infantry status was awarded by Queen Victoria to the 32nd of Foot following the “Siege of Lucknow” in 1857 where the Regiment defended the Residency from June to November during the Indian Uprising. A major Battle Honour which is still celebrated annually by the Regiment.

The display takes you through the history of the antecedent Regiments and continues through the major conflicts in South Africa, the Great War and the Second World War up to the eventual amalgamation with other fine County Regiments to form “The Light Infantry” in 1969.

A new display area was opened in April 2010 by HRH Princess Alexandra, which included the volunteers, volunteer militia, and Home Guard and completed the story of the County Regiment of Cornwall. It leads into a more modern display of The Light Infantry which moved to Bodmin from Winchester with the formation of “The Rifles”. This display enhances the collection, making it more current and attracting a different audience.