1st Glamorganshire Artillery Volunteers | |
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Active | 1859–1961 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Type | Artillery Regiment |
Role | Garrison Artillery Field Artillery |
Garrison/HQ | Cardiff Swansea (from 1890) |
Commanders | |
Colonel of the Regiment | Sir Edward Stock Hill, VD |
The 1st Glamorganshire Artillery Volunteers was formed in 1859 in response to a French invasion threat. Raised as a coast artillery unit, it later became part of the Royal Field Artillery in the Territorial Force and served during both World Wars until amalgamated in 1961.