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| − | The [[Ulster Defence Regiment]] (UDR) was a former regiment of the British Army in existence from 1969 to | + | The [[Ulster Defence Regiment]] (UDR) was a former regiment of the British Army in existence from 1969 to 1992. |
The UDR was formed as a result of the 1969 Hunt Report, which recommended the disbandment of the [[Ulster Special Constabulary]]. It became operational on 1 April 1970.<ref>[http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/5952.aspx The Ulster Defence Regiment], Army.mod.uk, accessed 23 August 2010.</ref> | The UDR was formed as a result of the 1969 Hunt Report, which recommended the disbandment of the [[Ulster Special Constabulary]]. It became operational on 1 April 1970.<ref>[http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/5952.aspx The Ulster Defence Regiment], Army.mod.uk, accessed 23 August 2010.</ref> | ||
| − | The UDR merged with the [[Royal Irish Rangers]] on 1 July | + | The UDR merged with the [[Royal Irish Rangers]] on 1 July 1992 to form the [[Royal Irish Regiment]].<ref>[http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/5901.aspx Our Honourable and Glorious Regimental History], Royal Irish Regiment, army.mod.uk, accessed 23 August 2010.</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:13, 23 August 2010
The Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) was a former regiment of the British Army in existence from 1969 to 1992.
The UDR was formed as a result of the 1969 Hunt Report, which recommended the disbandment of the Ulster Special Constabulary. It became operational on 1 April 1970.[1]
The UDR merged with the Royal Irish Rangers on 1 July 1992 to form the Royal Irish Regiment.[2]
Notes
- ↑ The Ulster Defence Regiment, Army.mod.uk, accessed 23 August 2010.
- ↑ Our Honourable and Glorious Regimental History, Royal Irish Regiment, army.mod.uk, accessed 23 August 2010.
