3rd West Lancashire Artillery
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The 3rd West Lancashire Artillery (3rd West Lancs Artillery) was a volunteer unit of Britain's Territorial Force recruited from Liverpool that saw action during the First World War, distinguishing itself at the Battle of the Avre. During the Second World War, it served in the air defence and medium artillery roles at home and in the Far East. Its successor unit continues to serve as a battery in the modern Army Reserve.
Quick Facts 3rd West Lancashire Brigade, RFA70th (3rd West Lancashire) HAA Regiment 208 (3rd West Lancashire) Battery, Active ...
3rd West Lancashire Brigade, RFA 70th (3rd West Lancashire) HAA Regiment 208 (3rd West Lancashire) Battery | |
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Active | 2 April 1860–present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Role | Garrison artillery Position artillery Field artillery Anti-aircraft artillery Medium artillery |
Garrison/HQ | Liverpool |
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Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lt-Col Robert Trimble |
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