24 Commando Regiment Royal Engineers
24 Commando Engineer Regiment is a unit of the British Army's Royal Engineers which supports 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines. It was formed in April 2008. The regiment is one of three British Army units attached to 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines, the others being 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery and 1st Battalion, The Rifles.
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