The Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) was an infantry regiment of the British Army established in 1970, with a comparatively short existence ending in 1992.

The Ulster Defence Regiment became operational on 1st April 1970 in response to the demand for additional troops to support the civil powers in Northern Ireland. The Regiment was on …

Ulster Defence Regiment battalions were located throughout Northern Ireland. The bases were a mix of regimental, battalion, company and platoon locations. HQUDR was based at Thiepval …

The UDR’s main tasks were guarding key points, patrolling, surveillance, and manning vehicle check points. As they were recruited from the community where they served, they were never …

2023年4月26日 · The Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) was a British Army unit that operated in Northern Ireland for 22 years from 1970. It was mainly involved in patrol and...

2024年8月9日 · British Army troops were sent to Northern Ireland in 1969 in order to de-escalate tensions between the dominant Protestant and minority Catholic communities during the civil …

2020年10月13日 · There will be this error when opening on 3.0, but there is no error when opening on 4.0. 11-04-2020. Even with the same function, the dependency problem seems to …

Over 130,000 GSM (NI) medals were awarded from 14th August 1969, eligibility for the Northern Ireland Clasp ceased at midnight on 31st July 2007. This was a period of almost 38 years …

2022年4月9日 · Regular army elements stationed in Northern Ireland referred to the UDR as “native levies” – terminology usually reserved for local troops raised in, and for suppression of, …

The UDR Benevolent Fund is designed to provide support for former members, their families and dependants who are in need. It was established in 1972 to ensure those who served would be …