203 (Welsh) Multi-Role Medical Regiment
| 203 (Welsh) General Hospital 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital 203 (Welsh) Multi-Role Medical Regiment | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1967 – present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Medical |
| Size | Regiment 202 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 2nd Medical Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Cardiff |
203 (Welsh) Multi-Role Medical Regiment is a unit of the Royal Army Medical Corps within the Army Reserve of the British Army, based in Wales.
History
[edit]The regiment was formed upon the formation of the TAVR in 1967, from the amalgamation of 3rd (Western) General Hospital, and 158th (Welsh) Field Ambulance, as the 203 (Welsh) General Hospital.[2] Throughout the Cold War, the hospital was under the command of 160th (Welsh) Infantry Brigade; and on transfer to war, would re-subordinate to Commander Medical 1 (BR) Corps, providing 800 beds.[3] During the reforms implemented after the Cold War, the hospital was re-designated as 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital.[2] Under Army 2020, the unit was restructured under 2nd Medical Brigade, and was paired with the now disbanded 33 Field Hospital.[4]
Under the Future Soldier programme, 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital was renamed as the 203rd (Welsh) Multi-Role Medical Regiment and now is under the command of 2nd Medical Group.[5][citation needed]
Structure
[edit]The regiment's structure is as follows:[6][7][8]
- Headquarters, at Llandaff, Cardiff
- A Detachment, at Swansea
- B Detachment, at Llandaff and Cwrt y Gollen
- C Detachment, at Bodelwyddan and Wrexham
Freedoms
[edit]The regiment has received the freedom of several locations throughout its history; these include:
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19 September 2009: Llandudno. [9]- 17 April 2010: Vale of Glamorgan.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ a b "203rd (Welsh) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (Volunteers)". Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "BAOR Order of Battle July 1989" (PDF). p. 27. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "TRANSFORMING THE BRITISH ARMY An Update" (PDF). p. 15. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Unit Details". www.army.mod.uk. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "203 Field Hospital". Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "203 (Welsh) Field Hospital - NHS Wales Shared Services" (PDF). p. 3. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Army Medical Services – 203 Field Hospital". British Army. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "203 Welsh Field Hospital (V) Given Freedom of Llandudno". 19 September 2009.
- ^ "Freedom honour for Welsh Medics heroes". Wales Online. 30 March 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2021.