Royal Regiment of Wales | |
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Active | 1969–2006 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Infantry |
Motto(s) | Gwell angau na Chywilydd "Death rather than Dishonour" |
March | Quick - Men of Harlech Slow - Scipio |
Anniversaries | St. David's Day, (1 March), Rorke's Drift, (22 January) Gheluvelt, (31 October) |
Commanders | |
Last Colonel-in-Chief | The Prince of Wales |
Insignia | |
Tactical Recognition Flash |
The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales' Division. It was formed in 1969 by the amalgamation of the South Wales Borderers and the Welch Regiment. The 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st Foot) had a short existence in military terms, just over 36 years. Within two months of amalgamation, the battalion was one of the first units to be deployed to Northern Ireland.