Antrim Artillery
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The Antrim Artillery was a part-time reserve unit of Britain's Royal Artillery based in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, from 1853 to 1919. It numbered 1st on the order of precedence of the Militia Artillery. Volunteers from the unit served in the Second Boer War. During World War I it defended Belfast Lough and trained gunners for service overseas. Subsequent units continued the Antrim Artillery traditions.
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Antrim Artillery Militia 2nd Brigade, North Irish Division, RA Antrim Artillery (Southern Division) RA Antrim Royal Garrison Artillery (M) | |
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Active | November 1854–1919 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Militia |
Role | Garrison Artillery |
Part of | Northern Irish Division, RA (1882–89) Southern Division, RA (1889–1902) |
Garrison/HQ | Carrickfergus Castle |
Engagements | Second Boer War World War I |
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