Army Battery awarded Freedom of Liverpool

208 Battery of the 103 Regiment Royal Artillery Credit: Liverpool City Council

A reserve Army Battery, that trains and deploys some of the most advanced artillery systems, has been awarded the Freedom of Liverpool.

The city's highest civic honour was given to 208 (3rd West Lancashire) Battery of the 103 Regiment Royal Artillery in a special service at Liverpool Parish Church on Saturday, followed by a march along the waterfront through the city centre to the Town Hall.

The regiment has an association with Liverpool dating back to 1859, and is comprised of 60 personnel who regularly exercise overseas as well as play a full part on operations.

They operate and maintain one of the Army's most versatile weapons - the Light Gun. It's used to support infantry and other combat units anywhere on the battlefield.

Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Malcolm Kennedy, said:

Major Anthony Gledhill from 208 Battery said:

The Freedom of Liverpool is awarded to organisations and individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to life in the city.