UDR's first call-out for full time service.

Event
Sun, 06/28/1970

As the public order and security situation in Northern Ireland deteriorated, the General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland took the decision to order the first call-out of the entire Regiment to assist the Regular Army; some 80% of the regimental strength turned out for the duration of the emergency. The Ulster Defence Regiment was, in 1970, still a part-time force.

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