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39 (Skinners) Signal Regiment

39 (Skinners) Signal Regiment
Sigbadge.jpg
Active 1967 - current
Country  United Kingdom
Branch  British Army
Type Combat Support
Part of 11th Signal Brigade
Regimental HQ Horfield, Bristol
Commanders
Royal Signals Colonel in Chief The Princess Royal
Insignia
Tactical Recognition Flash Royal Signals TRF.svg

39 (Skinners) Signal Regiment (Volunteers) is an Army Reserve regiment in the Royal Corps of Signals in the British Army. The regiment forms part of 11th Signal Brigade, providing military communications for national operations. The Lynx badge is a reminder of the unit's connection with the Worshipful Company of Skinners.

The regiment was formed from the amalgamation of 65 Signal Regiment and 92 Signal Regiment in 1967.

In 2000, the North Somerset Yeomanry designation was revived for the Headquarters Squadron of 39 (Skinners) Signal Regiment and, in 2008, that squadron, as 93 (North Somerset Yeomanry) Squadron, became the Regiment's Support Squadron.

In 2006 94, (Berkshire Yeomanry) Squadron transferred from 31st Signal Regiment.

In 2014, under Army 2020, 43 (Wessex & City & County of Bristol) transferred from 21 Signal Regiment and 53 (Welsh) Signal Squadron transferred from 37 Signal Regiment.

The regiment has the following elements:



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