157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC


157 Regiment RLC is an Army Reserve regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps.

History

The regiment was formed in the Royal Corps of Transport as 157th Transport Regiment, RCT in 1967. 224 Squadron was formed in 1969. The regiment was renamed 157th Transport Regiment, RCT in 1987 and 157th Transport Regiment, RLC in 1993. 580 Squadron was formed and HQ Squadron was re-designated 249 Squadron later that year. The regiment was-renamed 157th Logistic Support Regiment, RLC in 1999 and 157th Transport Regiment, RLC in 2006.

Structure

The current structure is as follows:
. This was awarded to the Pembroke Yeomanry in 1853 to reflect the Regiment's involvement in the last invasion of Britain by the French in 1797. This honour is carried forward to the Welsh Transport Regiment by 224 Squadron.

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