101st (Northumbrian) Regiment Royal Artillery
{{short description|British Army reserve artillery regiment}}
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| dates = 1967–Present
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| role = Field support
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| nickname = The Geordie and West Riding Gunners
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101 (Northumbrian) Medium Regiment Royal Artillery is part of the Army Reserve and has sub units throughout the north east as well as one sub unit in Leeds, West Yorkshire. It is equipped with M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).
History
The origins of the Regiment can be traced back to 1860 when Artillery Volunteer units were raised in the United Kingdom, as a result of threats of a French invasion. This continued through the formation of the Territorial Force in 1908, and the re-forming of the Territorial Army in 1947.{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/reserve/31793.aspx|title=History of the Army Reserve|publisher=Ministry of Defence|accessdate=10 August 2016}}
The Regiment was formed on the restructuring of the Territorial Army in April 1967. It was formed from 272 Field Regiment RA (Northumbrian) TA (formed in 1916, known as 72 Field Regiment until 1947 and based at the Barrack Road drill hall in Newcastle upon Tyne), 274 Field Regiment (Northumbrian) RA (TA) (formed in 1938, known as 74 Field Regiment until 1947 and based at South Shields), 324 Heavy Air Defence Regiment RA (TA) (raised in 1947 and based in Gosforth) and 439 Light Air Defence Regiment (formed in 1955 and based in Tynemouth).Hewitson, p. 173
The new regiment was equipped with BL 5.5-inch medium guns and had its headquarters at the Army Reserve centre at Barrack Road in Newcastle upon Tyne.{{cite web|url=http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/vols-tavr/art-eng-sig/ra101.htm |title=101st (Northumbrian) Regiment |accessdate=21 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071218045335/http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/vols-tavr/art-eng-sig/ra101.htm |archivedate=December 18, 2007 }} In 1976, it was redesignated as a Field Regiment and re-equipped with the 105mm light gun. Around 1990, the regimental headquarters moved to Napier Armoury in Gateshead. In 2006, 269 (West Riding) Battery Royal Artillery was transferred from 106th (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery to this regiment.
Under Army 2020, its role is more specific. All batteries were re-roled to the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System. It was paired with 39 Regiment until the end of March 2015, and with 3 RHA afterwards. It will also support 1 RHA, 19 and 26 RA.{{Cite web|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/Army2020_Report.pdf|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140610215557/http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/Army2020_Report.pdf|url-status=dead|title=Army 2020 Report, page 12|archivedate=June 10, 2014}}
Structure in 2020-21
The current structure of the regiment is as follows:{{Cite web|date=6 July 2020|title=Information regarding locations of Army Reserve units|url=https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/664382/response/1596315/attach/3/20200706%20FOI05506%20Arbeely%20Response%20Letter%20ArmySec.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1|url-status=live|access-date=11 April 2021|website=What do they know?|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706215250/https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/664382/response/1596315/attach/3/20200706%20FOI05506%20Arbeely%20Response%20Letter%20ArmySec.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1 |archive-date=2020-07-06 }}{{Cite web|title=101 Regiment Royal Artillery|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-artillery/101-northumbrian-regiment-royal-artillery/|access-date=2021-04-13|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en-GB}}
- Regimental Headquarters, at Napier Armoury, Gateshead{{Cite web|title=Army Reserve Centre, Napier Armoury, Alexandra Road, Gateshead NE8 4HX|url=https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/army-reserve-centres/north-east/gateshead-napier-armoury|access-date=13 April 2021|website=Army Careers}}
- 203 (Elswick) Battery, in Blyth{{Cite web|title=Army Reserve Centre, Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 5TA|url=https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/army-reserve-centres/north-east/northumberland-cowpen-road|access-date=13 April 2021|website=Army Careers}}
- 204 (Tyneside Scottish) Battery, in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne{{Cite web|title=Army Reserve Centre, Airport Industrial Estate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2EF|url=https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/army-reserve-centres/north-east/newcastle-upon-tyne-airport-industrial-estate|access-date=13 April 2021|website=Army Careers}}
- Hexham Troop, at Dare Wilson Barracks, Hexham{{Cite web|title=Army Reserve Centre, Dare Wilson Barracks, Hencotes, Hexham NE46 2ER|url=https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/army-reserve-centres/north-east/hexham-dare-wilson-barracks|access-date=13 April 2021|website=Army Careers}}
- 205 (3rd Durham Volunteer Artillery) Battery, at Northfield Gardens, South Shields{{Cite web|title=Army Reserve Centre, Northfield Gardens, South Shields NE34 6HH|url=https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/army-reserve-centres/north-east/south-shields-northfield-gardens|access-date=13 April 2021|website=Army Careers}}
- Catterick Troop, at Marne Barracks, Catterick Garrison{{Cite web|title=Marne Barracks, Leeming Lane, Catterick DL10 7NP|url=https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/army-reserve-centres/north-west/catterick-leeming-lane|access-date=13 April 2021|website=Army Careers}}
- 269 (West Riding) Battery, at Carlton Gate, Leeds{{Cite web|title=Leeds, Carlton Gate, Leeds LS7 1HE|url=https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/army-reserve-centres/north-east/leeds-carlton-gate|access-date=13 April 2021|website=Army Careers}}
Freedoms
The Regiment has received the Freedom of several locations throughout its history; these include:
- {{flagicon|England}} January 1980: Newcastle upon Tyne.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/local-government/your-elected-representatives/freemen-newcastle|title=Freemen of Newcastle | Newcastle City Council|website=www.newcastle.gov.uk}}
- {{flagicon|England}} 30 April 2016: Northumberland.{{Cite web|url=https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/News/2016/Apr/Roads-to-close-temporarily-for-Saturday-s-freedom.aspx|title=Northumberland County Council - Roads to close temporarily for Saturday's freedom parade}}
Notes
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Sources
- {{cite book|last=Hewitson|first=T L |title=Weekend Warriors|publisher=Tempus Publishing|year=2006|isbn=0-7524-3756-9}}
- Litchfield, Norman E H, 1992. The Territorial Artillery 1908-1988, The Sherwood Press, Nottingham. {{ISBN|0-9508205-2-0}}
- Osborne, Mike, 2006. Always Ready: The Drill Halls of Britain's Volunteer Forces, Partizan Press, Essex. {{ISBN|1-85818-509-2}}
External links
- [https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-artillery/101st-northumbrian-regiment-royal-artillery/ Official site]
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Category:Royal Artillery regiments