34 (Northern) Signal Regiment was a Territorial Army regiment in the Royal Corps of Signals in the British Army. The regiment formed part of 12 Signal Group, providing command and control communication for NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC). As a result of the Strategic Review of Reserves it was announced on 28 April 2009 that the regiment was to be disbanded[1] The regiment consisted of three squadrons plus the band:
| 34th (Northern) Signal Regiment | |
|---|---|
 Royal Signals Cap Badge | |
| Active | 1967-2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Territorial Army |
| Type | Royal Corps of Signals |
| Size | 3 Squadrons and band |
| Part of | 12 Signal Group 11 Signal Brigade |
| Motto(s) | Certa Cito (“Swift and Sure”) |
| Colors | Sky Blue, Navy and Green (Air, Sea and Land) |
| Mascot(s) | Mercury (“Jimmy”) |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical Recognition Flash |  |
History
editThe 34th Signal regiment was originally formed in 1967 as a result of the merger between the 50th (Northumbrian), 49th (West Riding), 90th (North Riding) Signals Regiments and 339 Signal Squadron. Upon formation the regiment immediately joined the 12th Signal Group to help provide communications between the Channel Ports and the rear of the 1st British Corps. After the Options for Change the regiment moved to the 11th Signal Brigade where it was the theater communications support regiment for the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.[2]
Structure before disbandment
edit- HQ Squadron
- 49 (West Riding) Signal Squadron -- SHQ and 703 (Trunk Node) Troop, Leeds and 745 Troop, Hull[3]
- 50 (Northumbrian) Signal Squadron -- SHQ, Darlington and 742 (Access) Troop, Heaton[4]
- 90 (North Riding) Signal Squadron -- SHQ Hartlepool and 704 (Trunk Node) Troop, Middlesbrough[5]
- Royal Signals (Northern) Band -- Darlington[6]
Alliances
editThe regiment during its time took a number of affiliations and freedoms including the following:[7]
- Freedom of the City of Teesside
- Freedom of the City of Middlesbrough
- Freedom of the City of Darlington
- Affiliated with the Officers' Training Corps of Leeds University
- Affiliated with the Officers' Training Corps of Northumbria University
References
edit- ^ "Review Recommends Future For Reserves". Archived from the original on 2 May 2009.
[i]A number of posts within TA signals units were formed to operate equipment that has now become obsolete. These posts will now be removed and include Headquarters 12 Signals Group and 33, 34 and 35 Signals Regiments. It makes sense to reallocate resources from these posts to higher defence priorities. This decision has not been taken lightly and we are very aware of the exceptional contribution made by the Royal Signals within the TA.
- ^ The Royal Corps of Signals: Unit Histories of the Corps (1920-2001) and its Antecedents. p. 141.
- ^ "49 Signal Squadron". Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
- ^ "50 Signal Squadron". Archived from the original on 15 July 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
- ^ "90 Signal Squadron". Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
- ^ "Royal Signals (Northern) Band". Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
- ^ The Royal Corps of Signals: Unit Histories of the Corps (1920-2001) and its Antecedents. pp. 141–142.
External links
edit- "34 (Northern) Signal Regiment". Archived from the original on 26 June 2009. - official
- History - official (Archive copy)
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