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Bournemouth, Poole & District Branch Our Year In Review 2025
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What we do
HHQ provides assistance and clerical support to the Colonel Commandant, his two Deputies and the Commanding Officer, in the execution of their responsibilities. HHQ also supports all of the RTR Association Branches across the UK. It also provides editorial support to the Tank Journal.
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The Royal Tank Regiment Benevolent Fund Charitable Objects:- To relieve either generally or individual, present or past members of the Royal Tank Regiment and their immediate dependants who are in need, hardship or distress. Also on our Get Support page, find help and advice to help with the current cost of living crisis with our 'Cost of Living Support Pamphlets' to download.
History
The Royal Tank Regiment’s formation followed the invention of the tank. Tanks were first used at Flers in September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme in WWI. At that time the six tank companies were grouped as the Heavy Branch of the Machine Gun Corps (MGC).
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Latest News
Latest RTR Association news
2025 RTR Cenotaph Parade, Church Service & Vintners Reception
The Cenotaph Parade will be held on Sunday 16 November 2025. The timings for the Parade are: 1030 hrs – […]
Royal Tank Regiment Cambrai Officers’ Dinner Saturday 15 November 2025
This year’s Dinner will be held at the Cavalry & Guards Club on Saturday 15 November at 6.45pm for 7.30pm. […]
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