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The Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) was a former regiment of the British Army in existence from 1969 to 1972.
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 1972 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.
