| 23rd and 24th (Service) Battalions, Royal Fusiliers | |
|---|---|
 Cap badge of the Royal Fusiliers | |
| Active | 25 September 1914–1919 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  New Army |
| Type | Pals battalion |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | Three battalions |
| Garrison/HQ | London |
| Patron | Mrs E. Cunliffe-Owen |
The Sportsman's Battalions, also known as the 23rd (Service) Battalion[1] and 24th (Service) Battalion (2nd Sportsman's), Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) were among the Pals battalions formed by the British Army in the early stages of the First World War (1914–1918). Rather than be taken from a small geographical area, these particular battalions were largely made up of men who had made their name in sports such as cricket, golf, boxing and football or the media. It was intended for upper and middle class men, physically fit, able to shoot and ride, up to the age of 45.