King's Own (2nd Staffordshire) Light Infantry Militia
| King's Own (2nd Staffordshire) Light Infantry Militia 3rd Bn, North Staffordshire Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 5 January 1853–1 April 1953 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Militia/Special Reserve |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | Battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Stafford Whittington Barracks, Lichfield |
| Engagements | Second Boer War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hon Edward Littleton |
The King's Own (2nd Staffordshire) Light Infantry Militia, later the 3rd Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment was an auxiliary regiment raised in Staffordshire in the West Midlands of England in 1853. Under the Cardwell and Childers Reforms it became part of the North Staffordshire Regiment and saw active service during the Second Boer War. During World War I it trained thousands of reinforcements for the battalions serving overseas. After a shadowy postwar existence it was formally disbanded in 1953.