33 (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment
The 33rd (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment was a British Territorial Army regiment of the Royal Corps of Signals.
| 33rd (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment | |
|---|---|
.svg.png.webp) Cap Badge of 33rd (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment | |
| Active | 1967–2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Territorial Army |
| Type | Royal Corps of Signals |
| Role | Support regular army (ARRC) support |
| Size | Four Squadrons |
| Part of | 12 Signal Group 42nd (North West) Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | HQ Squadron (55 Squadron) – Huyton 59 Squadron – Liverpool 42 Squadron – Manchester 80 Squadron – Runcorn |
| Motto(s) | Certa Cito (“Swift and Sure”) |
| Colors | Sky Blue, Navy and Green (Air, Sea and Land) |
| Mascot(s) | Mercury (“Jimmy”) |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical Recognition Flash |  |
History
The regiment was originally a TAVR II (Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve) unit created due to defence cuts, being formed on 1 April 1967 at Huyton, near Liverpool and consisting of four squadrons:[1]
- HQ Squadron
- 42 (East Lancashire) Signal Squadron – successor to the 42nd (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment
- 59 (West Lancashire) Signal Squadron – successor to the 59th Signal Regiment
- 80 (Cheshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron – successor to the 80th Signal Regiment
In 1999, during the reforms implemented due to the Strategic Defence Review, the squadron subtitles, with the exception of 80 Squadron, were changed. They became:
Disbandment
As a result of the strategic review of reserves it was announced on 28 April 2009 that the regiment was to be disbanded.[2]
It was reduced to a single 33 Lancashire Signal Squadron, first in 32 Signal Regiment, then from 2014 in 37 Signal Regiment under the Army 2020 reorganisation. It continues to maintain 842 Signal Troop at Rusholme, Manchester.[3]
References
- "33 (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment (section)". Regiments.org. Archived from the original on 18 November 2005. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- "Review Recommends Future For Reserves". Archived from the original on 2 May 2009.
[i]A number of posts within TA signals units were formed to operate equipment that has now become obsolete. These posts will now be removed and include Headquarters 12 Signals Group and 33, 34 and 35 Signals Regiments. It makes sense to reallocate resources from these posts to higher defence priorities. This decision has not been taken lightly and we are very aware of the exceptional contribution made by the Royal Signals within the TA.
- "Explore the Reserves - Royal Corps of Signals". Retrieved 11 May 2019.