62 Reserve Infantry Battalion (Ireland)
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| 62nd Reserve Infantry Battalion | |
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 Shoulder Flash of the 62nd Reserve Infantry Battalion |
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| Active | 2005 - Present |
| Country | Ireland |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light Role |
| Size | One Battalion |
| Part of | Infantry Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin |
The 62 Reserve Infantry Battalion is an Infantry Battalion in the Irish Reserve Defence Forces (RDF).
[edit] Unit Heritage
The 62nd Reserve Infantry battalion was formed from the 20th and the 21st Infantry battalions of the FCÁ after the re-organization of the Irish army reserve in 2005. Individual sub units of the 20th Battalion had a rich history, such as D company which traced it's roots from the original Regiment of Pearse. The 21st Battalion's Flash Bore the name and coat of arms of "The Wicklow Chief" Michael Dwyer.
[edit] Location and Operations
The 62nd Infantry battalion is split up into six companies. A coy - Casement Aerodrome (West Dublin). B Coy - Dún Laoghaire, HQ coy - Bray (County Wicklow). C coy- County Wicklow. D & Support coy - Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines.
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