224 (Pembroke Yeomanry) Squadron
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224 Squadron - Welsh Transport Regiment RLC (V)
is the only Territorial Army unit which recruits from Pembrokeshire
and Carmarthenshire
. The Sqn is operationally focussed and comprises an HQ element and three troops:
The soldiers of the Pembroke Yeomanry come primarily from Pembrokeshire
and Carmarthenshire
.
has a proud history of serving on campaigns and operations since the French Invasion of 1797, and soldiers from the Pembroke Yeomanry
are currently serving in Afghanistan with 13 Air Assault Support Regiment. Many of the current members have seen service in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan.
, 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.
(Castlemartin) in 1853 to reflect the Regiment's involvement in the last invasion of Britain by the French in 1797.
Welsh Transport Regiment
The Welsh Transport Regiment RLC is the only Territorial Army logistic unit based solely in Wales. The Regiment is operationally focussed and comprises one HQ Squadron and three Task Squadrons:* 249 Squadron - Maindy Barracks, Cardiff....
is the only Territorial Army unit which recruits from Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county in the south west of Wales. It borders Carmarthenshire to the east and Ceredigion to the north east. The county town is Haverfordwest where Pembrokeshire County Council is headquartered....
and Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire is a unitary authority in the south west of Wales and one of thirteen historic counties. It is the 3rd largest in Wales. Its three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford...
. The Sqn is operationally focussed and comprises an HQ element and three troops:
- HQ 224 (Pembroke YeomanryPembroke YeomanryThe Pembroke Yeomanry were formed in 1794, by Lord Milfordwhen King George III was on the throne, William Pitt the Younger was Prime Minister of Great Britain, and across the English Channel, Britain was faced by a French nation that had recently guillotined its King and which possessed a...
) Transport Squadron - CarmarthenCarmarthenCarmarthen is a community in, and the county town of, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is sited on the River Towy north of its mouth at Carmarthen Bay. In 2001, the population was 14,648....
. - A Troop - HaverfordwestHaverfordwestHaverfordwest is the county town of Pembrokeshire, Wales and serves as the County's principal commercial and administrative centre. Haverfordwest is the most populous urban area in Pembrokeshire, with a population of 13,367 in 2001; though its community boundaries make it the second most populous...
. - B Troop - CarmarthenCarmarthenCarmarthen is a community in, and the county town of, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is sited on the River Towy north of its mouth at Carmarthen Bay. In 2001, the population was 14,648....
- C (Training) Troop - CarmarthenCarmarthenCarmarthen is a community in, and the county town of, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is sited on the River Towy north of its mouth at Carmarthen Bay. In 2001, the population was 14,648....
The soldiers of the Pembroke Yeomanry come primarily from Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county in the south west of Wales. It borders Carmarthenshire to the east and Ceredigion to the north east. The county town is Haverfordwest where Pembrokeshire County Council is headquartered....
and Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire is a unitary authority in the south west of Wales and one of thirteen historic counties. It is the 3rd largest in Wales. Its three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford...
.
Operations
The Pembroke YeomanryPembroke Yeomanry
The Pembroke Yeomanry were formed in 1794, by Lord Milfordwhen King George III was on the throne, William Pitt the Younger was Prime Minister of Great Britain, and across the English Channel, Britain was faced by a French nation that had recently guillotined its King and which possessed a...
has a proud history of serving on campaigns and operations since the French Invasion of 1797, and soldiers from the Pembroke Yeomanry
Pembroke Yeomanry
The Pembroke Yeomanry were formed in 1794, by Lord Milfordwhen King George III was on the throne, William Pitt the Younger was Prime Minister of Great Britain, and across the English Channel, Britain was faced by a French nation that had recently guillotined its King and which possessed a...
are currently serving in Afghanistan with 13 Air Assault Support Regiment. Many of the current members have seen service in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Training
As part of the Welsh Transport RegimentWelsh Transport Regiment
The Welsh Transport Regiment RLC is the only Territorial Army logistic unit based solely in Wales. The Regiment is operationally focussed and comprises one HQ Squadron and three Task Squadrons:* 249 Squadron - Maindy Barracks, Cardiff....
, 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 YeomanryPembroke Yeomanry
The Pembroke Yeomanry were formed in 1794, by Lord Milfordwhen King George III was on the throne, William Pitt the Younger was Prime Minister of Great Britain, and across the English Channel, Britain was faced by a French nation that had recently guillotined its King and which possessed a...
(Castlemartin) in 1853 to reflect the Regiment's involvement in the last invasion of Britain by the French in 1797.