3rd RRF

[ARTY]

Can anyone tell me if 3rd RRF served in Northern Ireland as the resident Battalion during the 70s. Or did they just do normal 3 month tours.
Arty

[Destro1918]

They did a tour in Bessbrook Mill some time between 74-76 and lost a few in an OP incident.

[leigh kitchen]

Edit - refer to post no. 5.

[Mike H]

Arty,from the Dewar book on NI.
During the 70s 3RRF didn't serve more than 4 months in one go. 8 tours between Jan 72 and Mar 80. However,they commenced a residential tour in Belfast Apr 81 until Mar 83.
Hope this is of help to you.

[leigh kitchen]

This link is to a page showing 3RRF's locations including Northern Ireland during the battalion's existence:

http://www.fusiliers-association.co....RF_posting.htm

[ARTY]

Thanks Leigh and Mike a great help to me.
Arty