Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment
Formed on the 9th of December 1996, the Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment (RNZALR), sometimes known as "the Duke of York's Own", reflecting Prince Andrew's position as Colonel-in-Chief, is the New Zealand Army's main Military Logistics & Combat Service Support (CSS) element. It is the largest regiment in the NZ Army.
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