1 Royal Welsh

1 Royal Welsh play their part in clearing the Taliban from a key area of ground

The 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh (1 R WELSH) are based at The Dale Barracks in Chester. As a light role infantry battalion, 1 R WELSH are a highly flexible unit who are ready to deploy on operations all over the world.

The battalion recently returned from Cyprus where they carried out a number of demanding tours of Afghanistan and Iraq as well as deploying to the Falklands. 

The Battalion are currently away in Afghanistan as a part of 11 Light Brigade until mid 2010.


Trojan meets up with Royal Welsh at new patrol base

65-tonne Trojan joins Royal Welsh at new patrol base

Day 3 of Op MOSHTARAK: Having achieved their aims on days one and two, 1 Royal Welsh troops begin patrols, hold Shuras and await the arrival of the Trojan armoured vehicle, which is clearing the main supply route from Camp Bastion to the Nad e-Ali area.