Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers

Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia)
Insignia of the RMRE
Active1539–present
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeField Engineers
SizeRegiment
515 personnel[1]
Part of25 (Close Support) Engineer Group
Regimental HQMonmouth Castle, Monmouth
MarchAp Jenkyn (Regimental Quick March)
Engagements
Commanders
Royal Honorary ColonelThe Duke of Gloucester
Insignia
Arm BadgeMilitia Flash

The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) is the most senior regiment of the British Army Reserve.[2] The regiment was formed in 1539 during the reign of by King Henry VIII, making it the second oldest regiment of the British Army (The Honourable Artillery Company was formed in 1537). The R Mon RE (M) became a militia unit in 1660 and then became a part of the Royal Engineers in 1877.[3]

  1. ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Seniority". www.monmouthcastlemuseum.org.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Home". www.monmouthcastlemuseum-archives.org.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2021.

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