1st Worcestershire Artillery Volunteers
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The 1st Worcestershire Artillery Volunteers was a part-time unit of Britain's Royal Artillery dating back to 1865. As part of the Territorial Force it served on the Western Front and in Italy during World War I. In World War II it served in the Battle of France and was evacuated from Dunkirk. It later fought in Tunisia and Italy. After a series of postwar mergers, it continues as a battery in today's British Army Reserve.
Quick Facts 1st Worcestershire Artillery VolunteersII South Midland Brigade, RFA67th (South Midland) Field Regiment, RA267th (Worcestershire & Warwickshire) Medium Regiment, RAThe Worcestershire Territorial Regiment, RA 214 (Worcestershire) Battery, RA, Active ...
1st Worcestershire Artillery Volunteers II South Midland Brigade, RFA 67th (South Midland) Field Regiment, RA 267th (Worcestershire & Warwickshire) Medium Regiment, RA The Worcestershire Territorial Regiment, RA 214 (Worcestershire) Battery, RA | |
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Active | 6 June 1865–present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Volunteer Force/Territorial Army |
Role | Garrison artillery Position artillery Field artillery Medium artillery |
Part of | 48th (South Midland) Division |
Garrison/HQ | Worcester |
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