The
four Machine Gun Companies in the Guards Division were formed into
the 4th Battalion Machine Gun Guards on 1st March 1918.
By
a Royal Warrant of 10th May 1918, the Guards Machine Gun Regiment
was formed. It comprised four Machine Gun Battalions: the three
Household Cavalry
Regiments (the Life Guards and Royal
Horse Guards) formed the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions, and
4th
Battalion Machine Gun Guards joined and was renamed
the 4th (Foot Guards) Battalion.
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