3rd (Volunteer) Battalion, Cheshire Regiment
British Army Territorial Army battalion of the Cold War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 3rd (Volunteer) Battalion, Cheshire Regiment (3 CHESHIRE) was a part-time infantry battalion based in Cheshire, England and tasked with home defence during its tenure. The battalion was formed in the latter part of the Cold War, but later disbanded forming two companies in the new local Territorial Army (TA) regiment, the King's and Cheshire Regiment. Today, the battalion's lineage is continued in Mortar Platoon, B Company, 4th Battalion, Mercian Regiment.
Quick Facts 3rd (Volunteer) Battalion, Cheshire Regiment B Company, 4 MERCIAN, Active ...
3rd (Volunteer) Battalion, Cheshire Regiment B Company, 4 MERCIAN | |
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Active | 1988 – Present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 42nd (North West) Infantry Brigade (Cold War) |
Battalion HQ | Runcorn, Cheshire |
Nickname(s) | Reporting name: 3 CHESHIRE |
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