How important is where your from in determining what regiment you choose ?

[GooG123]

Is it unheard of for someone to join a regiment that isn’t local to them. How much does where you live factor into you getting into a regiment ?
Are the county regiments like the York’s and duke of Lancaster closed off to people who aren’t from the traditional recruitment areas ?

 

[Mrsheeny]

No, people join those regiments from the likes of Fiji, so don't worry. Join whichever one you want.

 

[Fang_Farrier]

It has never been strictly adhered to.

Plenty of folk serve in regiments of a different geographical name.

This has become even less of an issue since various mergers over the years, even though a current name may well have certain counties mentioned, various antecedents may have covered a far wider area,

 

[GooG123]

Thanks both