asked the Minister for Defence how many troops are at present in Cyprus, and their various ranks.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish Troops in Cyprus.
31.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a tabular statement showing, by ranks, the numbers of officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the permanent Defence Force, who are at present serving with the United Nations Force in Cyprus.
Following is the statement:—
Rank |
Number |
Totals |
Colonel |
1 |
|
Lieutenant Colonel |
1 |
|
Commandant |
16 |
|
Captain |
17 |
|
Lieutenant |
9 |
|
Second Lieutenant |
5 |
|
Chaplain |
2 |
51 Officers |
Sergeant Major |
1 |
|
Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant |
1 |
|
Company Sergeant |
11 |
|
Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
9 |
|
Sergeant |
59 |
|
Corporal |
132 |
213 Non-Commissioned Officers |
Privates |
371 |
371 Privates |
635 All Ranks |