Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) | |
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Active | 1539–present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Field Engineers |
Size | Regiment 515 personnel[1] |
Part of | 25 (Close Support) Engineer Group |
Regimental HQ | Monmouth Castle, Monmouth |
March | Ap Jenkyn (Regimental Quick March) |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Royal Honorary Colonel | Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester |
Honorary Colonel | Colonel Ian Thompson |
Insignia | |
Arm Badge | Militia 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. The R Mon RE (M) became a militia unit in 1660 and then became a part of the Royal Engineers in 1877.[3]