224 (Pembroke Yeomanry) Squadron RLC
| Pembroke Yeomanry | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1794-2010 (1993 as RLC) |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Allegiance | British Army |
| Branch |
Yeomanry World War I Royal Artillery World War II |
| Size | Was a Regiment, now a Squadron. |
| Battle honours |
Fishguard South Africa 1901 World War I Gaza Tell'Asus Jericho Egypt 1916-17 Jerusalam Palestine 1917-18 Somme 1918 Bapaume 1918 Epehy Hindenburg Line Pursuit to Mons France and Flanders 1918 World War II No battle honours were awarded. It is tradition within artillery units that the Regiment's guns represent its colours and battle honours.[1] |
224 (Pembroke Yeomanry) Squadron - Welsh Transport Regiment RLC (V) is the only Territorial Army unit which recruits from Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The squadron is operationally focussed and comprises an HQ element and three troops:
- HQ 224 (Pembroke Yeomanry) Transport Squadron - Carmarthen.
- A Troop - Haverfordwest.
- B Troop - Carmarthen
- C (Training) Troop - Carmarthen
The soldiers of the Pembroke Yeomanry come primarily from Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.
Role
As part of the Welsh Transport Regiment, 224 (Pembroke Yeomanry) Squadron's main role is to provide general transport support to the British Army and is equipped with Leyland-DAF heavy lift vehicles.
Battle honours
FISHGUARD. This was awarded to the Pembroke Yeomanry (Castlemartin) in 1853[2] to reflect the Regiment's involvement in the last invasion of Britain by the French in 1797.
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