The regiment, led by Lieutenant Colonel Michael Harbottle, was based at Warminster, Wiltshire, from 1959 to 1962 when it became the first unit to be posted to the Far East without any National Servicemen, following the end of conscription in 1961.
The regiment was based at Warminster, Wiltshire following the end of conscription in 1961. This was from 1959 to 1962. It became the first unit. This was to be posted to the Far East without any National Servicemen. The regiment was led by Lieutenant Colonel Michael Harbottle.