Royal Irish Regiment (1992)
The Royal Irish Regiment (27th (Inniskilling) 83rd and 87th and Ulster Defence Regiment) (R IRISH) is an infantry unit of the British Army.
Read more about Royal Irish Regiment (1992): 1992 Creation, Current Organisation, Restructuring, Recent Deployments, Elizabeth Cross and Memorial Scrolls, Other Information, Order of Precedence, Lineage, Alliances
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