| 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).
The 62 Reserve Infantry battalion was formed from the 20 and the 21 Infantry battalions of the FCÁ after the re-organization of the Irish army reserve in 2005. Individual sub units of the 20 Battalion had a rich history, such as D company which traced its roots from the original Regiment of Pearse. The 21 Battalion's Flash Bore the name and coat of arms of "The Wicklow Chief" Michael Dwyer.
The 62 Reserve Infantry battalion is split up into six companies. A Coy - Casement Aerodrome (West Dublin). B Coy - Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, HQ Coy - Bray (County Wicklow). C Coy- County Wicklow. D Coy & Support Coy - Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines.