45th (Leeds Rifles) Royal Tank Regiment
The 45th (Leeds Rifles) Royal Tank Regiment (45 RTR) was an armoured regiment of the British Territorial Army that fought at the Battle of Alamein during World War II and continued to serve during the 1950s.
| 45th (Leeds Rifles) Royal Tank Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1938–43 1947–56 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Size | Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Leeds |
| Engagements | Second Battle of El Alamein |
| Battle honours | 'North Africa' |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | James Noel Tetley |
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