| Birmingham Rifles | |
|---|---|
| Active | 20 October 1859 – 1 May 1961 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Territorial Army |
| Role | Infantry Air Defence Anti-Tank |
| Garrison/HQ | Birmingham |
| Engagements | First World War: Western Front Italian Front Second World War: Blitz Burma Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | William Gell |
The Birmingham Rifles was a volunteer unit of the British Army founded in Birmingham in 1859. As the 5th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, it served as infantry on the Western Front and in Italy during World War I. Its successor units served in air defence during the early part of World War II, and later as anti-tank gunners in the Burma Campaign.