5th Reconnaissance Battalion

In 1941, 5th Reconnaissance Battalion, divisional troops of 5th Infantry Division operated in Northern Ireland as part of a defence against potential invasion.

5th Reconnaissance Battalion

5th Infantry Division

5th Reconnaissance Battalion at Castledillon

On 18th October 1941, 5th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in training using Universal Carriers and Reconnaissance Cars around Castledillon in Co. Armagh.

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