157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC is an Army Reserve regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps.
| 157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC | |
|---|---|
| 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
editThe 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
editThe 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
editFISHGUARD. 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
editCitations
edit- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "157th Transport Regiment, Royal Corps of Transport (Volunteers) and Royal Logistic Corps (Volunteers)". Regiments.org. Archived from the original on 20 October 2007. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "157 Regiment RLC". Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ Howell, Lt Col, MBE TD DL. "The Pembroke Yeomanry". Dyfed County Council. 1987
- ^ "A brief history of the Pembroke Yeomanry". Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 14 March 2006. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
Bibliography
edit- The Last Invasion of Britain by E.H. Stewart-James