Ulster Defence Regiment

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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

  1. ↑ The Ulster Defence Regiment, Army.mod.uk, accessed 23 August 2010.
  2. ↑ Our Honourable and Glorious Regimental History, Royal Irish Regiment, army.mod.uk, accessed 23 August 2010.
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