| Extramural Activity Jan 17 | "All gave some; some gave all." During its twenty-two years of operation, 197 UDR soldiers were killed. The scroll on the left gives the dates of the UDR: 1970 (April 1) was the year it replaced the Special Constabulary, and 1992 (May 31) was the year seven of the nine battalions were amalgamated with the Royal Irish Rangers' two battalions to form the (modern) Royal Irish Regiment (WP) – the piper in the top right is carrying a flag of the Royal Irish Regiment. The inscription on the plaque reads: "Ulster Defence Regiment mural, dedicated on the 19th March 2016 by Chairman Roy Burton, Carrickfergus Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club [and] Chairman Stephen Weir, Carrickfergus Ulster Defence Regiment Association CGC. Lest we forget." The mural is at the Carrickfergus Rangers Supporters Club (Fb) Click image to enlarge Copyright © 2023 Extramural Activity X14282 [T03495] | | | | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
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