157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC is an Army Reserve regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps.
157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC | |
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Active | 1967-Present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Role | Logistics |
Size | Regiment 435 personnel[1] |
Part of | Royal Logistic Corps |
Website | 157 Regiment RLC |
History
The regiment was formed in the Royal Corps of Transport as 157th (Wales and Midlands) Transport Regiment, RCT (Volunteers) in 1967.[2] 224 Squadron was formed in 1969.[2] The regiment was renamed 157th (Wales and Midlands) Transport Regiment, RCT (Volunteers) in 1987 and 157th (Wales and Midlands) Transport Regiment, RLC (Volunteers) in 1993.[2] 580 Squadron was formed and HQ Squadron was re-designated 249 Squadron later that year.[2] The regiment was-renamed 157th (Wales and Midlands) Logistic Support Regiment, RLC (Volunteers) in 1999 and 157th (Wales and Midlands) Transport Regiment, RLC (Volunteers) in 2006.[2]
Structure
The regiment's structure is:[3]
- Regimental Headquarters, at Maindy Barracks, Cardiff
- 249 Headquarters Squadron, at Maindy Barracks, Cardiff
- 223 Transport Squadron, in Swansea
- 224 Transport Squadron, in Carmarthen
- A Troop, in Haverfordwest
- 398 Transport Squadron, in Queensferry
- 580 Transport Squadron, at Maindy Barracks, Cardiff
Battle honours
FISHGUARD. This was awarded to the Pembroke Yeomanry (Castlemartin) in 1853[4] to reflect the Regiment's involvement in the last invasion of Britain by the French in 1797. This honour is carried forward to the Welsh Transport Regiment by 224 (Pembroke Yeomanry) Squadron.[5]
References
External links
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