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Welsh Volunteers

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Welsh Volunteers
Active1967–1971
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeInfantry
RoleLine Infantry
SizeRegiment
Garrison/HQMaindy Barracks

The Welsh Volunteers, was a short-lived Territorial Army infantry regiment of the British Army, that existed from 1967 to 1971.

History

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Upon the creation of the TAVR in 1967, 5 of the Territorial Army infantry battalions of the Welsh Brigade, drastically reduced in size to form companies of the Welsh Volunteers. Its initial structure was:[1][2]

Not long after its creation, the regiment was disbanded with its sub-units being placed back under their respective regiments. HQ, B, and C Companies went to 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Wales; and A and D Companies, went to 3rd Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Welsh Volunteers, / The Royal Welsh Regiment / 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh". Archived from the original on 23 February 2007. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Welsh Volunteers - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 13 December 2020.