Cap badge, Duke of Wellingtons (West Riding Regiment), 1914, Men of the West Riding Regiment loading Maxim machine gun belts, en route to South Africa, 1900. [74] A German officer, 2nd Lieutenant Heinich, 5 Coy 16 Parachute Regiment, was captured by members of 'B' company, who were laying trip flares. At the time of the merger, 1st Battalion was in India. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. [77], Throughout the spring and summer of 1939, the Territorial Army was ordered to expand in size and double its strength by creating duplicate units and, as a result, the 6th and 7th battalions created duplicate units, the 2/6th and 2/7th battalions. Disbanded on 25 March 1714, this unit was officially registered as the 33rd Regiment of Foot in January 1715 then re-raised on 25 March 1715, as George Wade's Regiment; then Henry Hawley's Regiment; Robert Dalzell's Regiment and John Johnson's Regiment. Laid on floor at front left is Private Isaiah Sanders. The division's training was hampered by the lack of equipment and by the need to provide drafts to the 1st Line units serving overseas, but finally landed in France in January 1917 and served on the Western Front until the Armistice. [89], The 'Dukes' embarked for Gibraltar on 13 November 1953, arriving on 10 December. The 49th (West Riding) Division was an infantry division of the British Army, composed of multiple military units. [40][41], The 2nd battalion was stationed at Bermuda from 1886, transferred to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1888, then to the West Indies in 1891. [101], On 17 May 2019 a bronze memorial to the regiment, made by Devon sculptor, Andrew Sinclair,[102] and his partner Diane, was unveiled, by the 9th Duke of Wellington in the Woolshops area of Halifax. In March 1866 a British envoy had been despatched to secure the release of a group of missionaries who had first been seized after the British Government refused Tewdros's requests for military assistance. [91] In 1987 the 'Dukes' deployed again to Northern Ireland for a two-year tour, based in Palace Barracks, just outside the City of Belfast. OR . Contents 1 First World War The 'Dukes' were one of the first units to enter the town. After five months and only two battles it was sent to Portugal, along with five other of Malborough's best regiments, where it remained for the next six years. During these inter-war years, the regiment underwent a minor name change, becoming The Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (West Riding) in 1921. All set in an ornate stone surround with the Arms West Riding County Council in proper colours at the top and carved . 1st Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 7th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 8th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 9th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 10th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 2/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 2/7th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment. the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. [28], The 33rd was committed to Abyssinia in October 1867 and embarked on 21 November, arriving at Annesley Bay on 4 December; but did not disembark for three days due to the chaos on shore. [20], In 1799 the regiment took part in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in a Division commanded by Colonel Arthur Wellesley, as part of a British East India Company army, commanded by Major General Harris, with Major General Sir David Baird as second in command. [73] Just after midnight of 1 December the battalion was being hit by heavy artillery, mortar and Spandau fire. Corporals Waqabaca and Ponjiasi played for Fiji. This infantry regiment was formed in 1958. The collection includes official documents, books, maps, photographs, war diaries, papers, Regimental music and film footage. They continued to wear their Duke's badge on the black beret of the Royal Armoured Corps. The regiment won a battle honour for its involvement in the action. It served in many British Army campaigns until the 1881 reforms, when it merged with the 76th Regiment of Foot to form The Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (West Riding) in 1881. Essex Regiment (Columns 44 & 56), 2nd Btn. [12] The American troops then withdrew. The following year, the 'Dukes' deployed to Northern Ireland. The 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army.The division fought in the First World War in the trenches of the Western Front, in the fields of France and Flanders.During the Second World War, the division fought in the Norwegian Campaign and in North-western Europe.After the Second World War, it was disbanded in 1946, then reformed in 1947. It joined 1st Army in Algeria, North Africa and was transferred to 25th Army Tank Brigade in support of 24 Guards Brigade (1st Division) on the push through Casablanca and Oran to Tunisia. Following the loss of Menorca, to the French, it was reraised in November 1756 as the 61st Regiment, but renumbered to 76th, by General Order in 1758, and again disbanded in 1763. The 'Dukes' secured the Hook at 3:30a.m. In 1919, 1st Battalion fought in the Third Afghan War before moving to Palestine in 1920, Ireland in 1921 and Germany in 1922. Buy now. [94], In February 2001, a company from the 'Dukes' deployed to Kosovo, with the objective of preventing arms and munitions being transported from Albania into Kosovo, then onto the Former Yugolav Republic Of Macedonia, now known as the Republic of Macedonia. [12], The British troops advanced under heavy musket fire. Arthur's eldest brother Richard Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington, later 1st Marquess Wellesley, had just become Governor General of India. On 31 August 1782 Lord Cornwallis heard that the King had approved of the new title:- 33rd (or the First Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot. photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. [53] It first saw action at the Battle of Mons. History of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, (page 291), Brereton / Savory. The British advanced up the slope towards the Russian positions. So in addition to the 33rd, Arthur, who had now become Colonel Arthur Wellesley, was given command of the 10,000 men of the Nizam of Hyderabad. By 1887 they had adopted the same uniform as the parent unit. [94], In 2003, the 'Dukes' were part of Operation Telic, the invasion of Iraq, as part of 1 (United Kingdom) Armoured Division. [100], The Honorary Colours were approximately 6-foot 6 inch by 6-foot. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Captain Mike Campbell-Lamerton, Army, London Scottish, Scotland (23 Caps), British Lions in South Africa in 1962, Captain of the British Lions in Australia & New Zealand in 1966. IWM (H 18927), 3rd West African Brigade and 14th Brigade. For the West Yorkshire Regiment (14th Regiment of Foot) Contact the York Army Museum. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by Following rebadging, on 6 June 2006, the 3rd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of Wellington's) inherited responsibility for parading the Honorary Colours. The engagement lasted fifteen minutes, with over 2,000 rounds of ammunition being expended by the 'Dukes'. The 3rd VB became the 6th Battalion, (6DWR), at Otley Road in Skipton. Duke of Wellingtons (West Riding) Regiment in the Second World War 1939 Product ID: 873. Add a Name to this List [53], The 2nd Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 13th Brigade in the 5th Division in August 1914 for service on the Western Front. The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, Johnston, Henry P (1897). We do not hold any information about those units history or members. The 2/4th, 2/5th, 2/6th and 2/7th Battalions of the Duke of Wellingtons formed 186th (2/2nd West Riding) Brigade in 62nd (2nd West Riding) Division. In the early 1950s DW Shuttleworth and EMP Hardy provided the Half back pairing for England. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The following year, the regiment deployed to the Korean War (1950-53), where it won a battle honour at the Hook (1953) for holding off 6,500 Chinese with only 126 men killed, wounded or missing. It was formed from infantry brigade reconnaissance groups on 14 January 1941. The regiment, involved in bitter fighting with Tipu Sultan's warriors, were repulsed with heavy losses when they attacked a wood, which was strongly defended by the Sultan's forces. The following day Lincoln, along with over 7,000 American soldiers, surrendered to the British forces under the command of Lieutenant-General Henry Clinton. 2nd Indian Air Supply Company, R.I.A.S.C. Among the men serving in Burma by 1944 was Captain Tom Moore. Major-General T. S. Baldock, C.B., was in command of the Division, and Brigadier-General E. F. Brereton, D.S.O., of the 2nd West Riding Infantry Brigade. For 65 years, Captain Tom Moore organised the annual reunion for the 9th Battalion veterans. During the retreat to Dunkirk, the 'Dukes' formed part of the rearguard. [54] The 2nd Battalion was also at the Battle of Hill 60 during which the British launched a massive bombardment, followed by an assault that led to vicious hand-to-hand fighting. The Duke of Wellington's 1st VB became the 4th Battalion, (4DWR), at Prescott Street in Halifax. The regiment carried out peacekeeping duties in Cyprus from 1956, moving to Northern Ireland the next year. 7DWR moved into reserve in Bemmel where they received sporadic shelling from heavy artillery, whilst putting out patrols to guard against a potential waterborne attack on the Nijmegen bridge. In May 1954, during a visit to Gibraltar by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, the Commanding Officer of the 'Dukes' (Lieutenant Colonel FR St P Bunbury) and a further 10 officers and other ranks received decorations for their actions in Korea. Its units later formed the divisional artillery of the West Riding Division of the Territorial Force in World War I and World War II. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. The new regiment inherited the 33rds title as well as its county affiliation with the West Riding of Yorkshire. They served on Home Defence duties, in France, North Africa, Palestine Italy, Greece and Austria. [94], During 2003, in Osnabrck, Germany, where the 'Dukes' were then based, the regiment celebrated its 300th year in existence. [94], Corporal Wayne Mills of the 1st Battalion became the first recipient of the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, second only to the Victoria Cross. This infantry unit was formed in 1702. Photograph 17 is from the Herbert A. France Archive BK424, which is held at Keighley Library. [93], In 1985, the 'Dukes' deployed to Belize for a six-month tour of duty, taking part in operation 'Holdfast'. [21] They had a decisive part to play in the Battle of Seringapatam. National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HTRegistered Charity Number: 237902, The Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (West Riding), 33rd (The Duke of Wellingtons) Regiment of Foot, The Prince of Waless Own Regiment of Yorkshire, The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Waless Own), The Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Waless Own Yorkshire Regiment). The patrol returned fire, killing two of the attackers. [44][43][42] The battalion was sent to India in 1897. privacy policy, GB/NNAF/C62262 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/O41584 ), Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment. Third from left, back row is Private Charles Lowndes. 19341938 Brig-Gen Percy Alexander Turner CMG, 19381947 Colonel Charles James Pickering CMG DSO, 19571965 Maj-Gen Kenneth Godfrey Exham KG CB DSO, 19751982 Maj-Gen Donald Edward Isles CB OBE, This page was last edited on 24 June 2023, at 07:07. After the Boer War, 1st Battalion returned to Britain in 1902. Personal reminiscences of the early part of the 1944 campaign, Lt SG Dunn Intelligence . [28], The 33rd were part of an expedition sent to the East African nation of Abyssinia, now known as Ethiopia after several European citizens had been taken hostage by the self-appointed 'King' Emperor Tewodros II in 1864. [25], At the Battle of Alma, bitter fighting took place, with the 33rd being part of the Light Division under the command of Sir George Brown. Corporal Mills then performed an astonishing feat of bravery. Beds & Herts Regiment (Columns 16 & 61), 2nd Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment (Columns 38 & 80), 3rd Btn. West Riding Artillery - Wikiwand The 33rd was also part of the defence of Newport and Quaker Hill. The 33rd fought in many battles including Valencia de Alcantara (1705), Zaragossa (1710), and less favourably at Almansa and Brihuega. In 19571959, whilst stationed in Northern Ireland, the 'Dukes' played rugby throughout Ulster. The 76th had first been raised in 1745, by Simon Harcourt and disbanded in 1746, re-raised in 1756 disbanded again in 1763, before being raised again in 1777, disbanded in 1784 and finally re-raised, in 1787, for service in India, by the Honourable East India Company. In July 1942 these battalions were transferred to the Royal Armoured Corps and converted to armour as 114 RAC and 115 RAC. [6] During the late 18th century, the regiment gained the familiar nickname The Havercakes, due to its sergeants carrying oatcakes on the tip of their swords to attract new recruits. 49th West Riding Reconnaissance Regiment WW2 - Imperial War Museums [88], In 1953, the 1st Battalion relieved the Black Watch, who had been defending a position known as The Hook, a crescent shaped ridge, which was of tactical importance in the Commonwealth sector. Those left as 'home service only' were formed into 'second line' units, which would be this reserve. Title: Duke of Wellington's Regiment, World War Two collection. Just 30 minutes into 29 May, the Chinese forces launched another attack but, as before, they were beaten back. [53], In 1919, the 1st Battalion took part in the Third Anglo-Afghan War and eventually returned home in 1921. The Reconnaissance Corps, or simply Recce Corps, was a service branch of the British Army, formed during the Second World War, whose units provided reconnaissance for infantry divisions. It was disbanded at Stirling Castle in March 1784. It was only one of the two foot regiments not to be disbanded and in 1743 the regiment was sent to Germany, where it distinguished itself in the Battle of Dettingen, gaining its first battle honour, then again at the Battle of Fontenoy in 1745 and again in Rocoux and Lauffeld in 1747. [27], The 33rd was involved in the Siege of Sevastopol, which lasted for 11 months. He arranged for the mutual withdrawal of both Serbian and Muslim forces, from the besieged town of Gorade, just as the Geneva talks were being held on the town. For example, the RVCs raised in Halifax were amalgamated as the 4th Yorkshire (West Riding) RVC in 1860. By the end of the war, 1st Battalion was back in Palestine, where it remained until 1947. Although retitled as the Halifax Regiment (Duke of Wellington's) this title only lasted six months until it was changed on 30 June 1881, in a revised appendix to General order 41, to:- The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), or 'W Rid R' for short. The War Office began to reorganise surplus AA regiments in the UK into infantry units, primarily for duties in the rear areas, thereby releasing trained infantry for frontline service. In August that year, the 33rd were involved at the Battle of Camden, a victory for the British. [90], After the bloody encounters in the Korean War, the 'Dukes' were occupied by a series of garrison duties. To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. The regiment took part in the Battle of Wetzell's Mill, but the more famous action took place that same month during a battle at Guilford Court House. You can read an account of Bill's recollection of the Battle of Sittang Bridge, on the World War II today website. After 1893 the badge of the Duke of Wellington was worn. [57][58], In 1944 the regiment was assigned to 21st Army Group preparing for the Normandy Campaign. We are now on Facebook. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. [95], On 12 November 2005, the regiment was awarded the "Keys to the Town" of Erquinghem-Lys in France. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261814 your information is still in the queue, please do not resubmit, we are working through them as quickly as possible. This infantry unit was formed in 1688. They took part in the Anzio Campaign, in an attempt to outflank the Gustav Line and force a German retreat from Monte Cassino. At the end of the tour the Ulster Team honoured the regiment by playing them at Ravenhill, with the 'Dukes' winning 19 8. As regiment designations at that time assumed the name of commanding Colonel, this unit became for example: Henry Leigh's Regiment; then Robert Duncansons Regiment and George Wade's Regiment. 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (West Riding) in action on the Mediterraneanisland of Pantellaria, 1943. [72], After the failure of Operation Market Garden, the 7th Battalion was stationed at the Nijmegen bridgehead, in late November, and around Haalderen. Enter your search criteria in the form below and then click or tap the 'Submit Search' button. The 1st battalion had arrived there before war started in 1899, the 2nd battalion arrived in early 1900, and took part in the Relief of Kimberley, in February 1900, which had been under siege by the Boers since October 1899. They were trained as Chindits, to operate behind Japanese lines, who were at that time attacking India, they were formed into two columns, the 33rd and 76th,[a] to operate behind the Japanese lines during the fierce battles for Imphal and Kohima. The regiment pushed the Bosnian-Serb Army from their positions around the town to a distance of over one mile. [10], In 1793 Arthur Wesley, the third son of the Earl of Mornington and future Duke of Wellington, purchased a commission in the 33rd as a Major. Want to find out more about your relative's service? [75] By 6 December the attack had died out and the 'Dukes' were relieved by the 11th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. 2nd Battalion August 1914 : in Portobello Barracks in Dublin. List of Iron Duke Journals. Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment This page summarises records created by this Organisation The summary includes a brief description of the collection (s) (usually including the. This Battalion was based in Rotherham and was commanded by Lt Col F.P. [52], In August 1914 the Territorial Force formed 2nd Line units, distinguished from the 1st Line by the addition of '2/' to the battalion number, the parent units taking '1/'. The British formations became intermingled, turning into a mass of soldiers, rather than the professional, neat formations used on parade. It was in Kenya and British Honduras (now Belize) in the early 1960s before returning to duties with the British Army of the Rhine in Germany for three years in 1963 and garrison duties in Hong Kong in 1968. It alternated between England, Northern Ireland and Germany throughout the 1970s and 1980s and was also in Belize in 1985 and Bosnia in 1994. While doing this brave act, Corporal Mills shot the leader of the group, with the rest scattering into the woods. 6th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 36 & 63), 1st Btn. Several officers and the men of the 33rd Regiment, along with an officer from the Royal Engineers, parted from the main force and, after climbing the cliff face, found their way blocked by a thorny hedge over a wall. please In 1948, the 1st and 2nd battalions were amalgamated into a single battalion, the 1st Battalion. Regimental Archives - Duke of Wellington's Regiment [54] Meanwhile, the regiment's title altered slightly in 1921 to Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding). [81], The 9th Battalion was also converted to armour, becoming 146th Regiment RAC (DWR). PDF LAST FIRST M.I. RANK CONFLICT - U.S. Department of Defense Private James Bergin, a very tall man, used his bayonet to cut a hole in the hedge and Drummer Michael Magner climbed onto his shoulders through the hedge in the gap and dragged Bergin up behind him as Ensign Conner and Corporal Murphy helped shove from below. [91], In March 1994, the 'Dukes' deployed to Bosnia, with an area of responsibility covering Bugojno, Vitez, Travnik and the besieged enclave of Gorade. This example is on a khaki coloured background with the WR62 printed in black lettering. [61], Remnant of Trench at 'Point 171' facing towards 'Point 226', View of 'Point 226', on Bou Aoukaz, from 'Point 171', Men of 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, advance past a burning fuel store on Pantelleria during Operation Corkscrew, Memorial Plaque on summit of Monte Cece (Monte Ceco), near Casola Valsenio, Men of 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment marching into Rome, 8 June 1944, In the Far East, the 2nd Battalion took part in the rearguard action at the Battle of Sittang Bridge in February 1942. It spent the rest of the 19th century in Bermuda, Nova Scotia, the West Indies, South Africa and Burma. [24], Owing to its links with Wellington, the title 33rd (The Duke of Wellington's) Regiment was granted to the 33rd, on 18 June 1853 (the 38th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo) by Queen Victoria, in honour of the 1st Duke of Wellington, who had died on 14 September the previous year. The third Battle of the Hook began on 28 May. History of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, (page 294), Brereton / Savory. [78] The regiment served in 21st Army Tank Brigade, equipped with Churchill tanks. The Chinese launched a second attack but were cut down by heavy fire from the UN forces. The 'Dukes' returned, as part of 4 (Armoured) Brigade, to the South-East of Iraq, in October 2004, to join the British-led Multi-National Division (South-East), as a fully equipped armoured infantry battalion with Warrior Armoured Personnel Carriers. Lancashire Fusiliers (Columns 20 & 50), 1st Btn. [12], On 14 March 1781, Lord Cornwallis, the British commander, was informed that General Richard Butler was marching to attack his army. WW2. West Riding Regiment Cap Badge - Grenadier Militaria [61], The 'Dukes' also fought in the Italian Campaign. As the night progressed they came under attack from multiple infantry elements of the German 6th Parachute Division in an attempt to capture the Nijmegen bridge. It served in many British Army campaigns during its long history, before becoming part of The Yorkshire Regiment in 2006. [10] Their last engagement of the war was at the Siege of Yorktown, when they were part of the outnumbered British forces. 6th Btn. It is not the same as the West Riding Regiment (33rd Regiment of Foot). In 1923, it returned to England and remained there until 1939, except for two years in Malta. It counted the future playwright JB Priestley among its privates. On 25 December 1777, the 76th was again re-raised, as the 76th Regiment of Foot (Macdonald's Highlanders), by Colonel John MacDonell of Lochgarry, in the West of Scotland and Western Isles, as a Scottish Light Infantry regiment. West Yorkshire Regiment - World War II - LiquiSearch [94], Lieutenant-Colonel David Santa-Olalla received the Distinguished Service Order for his inspirational leadership and courage during the 'Dukes' deployment to Bosnia. The 'Dukes' were presented with new colours by HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented by The Colonel of The Regiment Major-General Sir Evelyn John Webb-Carter KCB, due to the ill health of the Queen's representative, the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief the Duke of Wellington. It stayed in England until March 1943, when it landed in Tunisia, moving on to Italy later that year. The first Duke of Wellington died in 1852 and in the following year Queen Victoria, in recognition of the regiment's long ties to him, ordered that the regiment's title be changed to the 33rd (or The Duke of Wellington's) Regiment. 49th West Riding Infantry Division battle order - 1944 - Battle of The battalions spent the next two years on home defence, preparing for a German invasion which never arrived. The men who had agreed to serve overseas were separated from the rest. The regiment was again raised for service in India by the Honorable East India Company in 1787. In April 1893 the battalion, under Lt-Col. E. Nesbitt, set sail for the Cape Colony, posting one company on St Helena en route. It also fought in the Boer War (1899-1902) at Paardeberg and Kimberley. [4], Within months of its original raising the regiment was despatched to join Marlborough's army in Holland. Museum Photo Archives - Duke of Wellington's Regiment 15.00. The West Indies were notorious as the death bed of the British Army because of the high mortality rate from malaria, dysentery, yellow fever and other such endemic diseases. 1 in stock. Categories: British & Commonwealth Forces, WW2 British Army & Allies Tag: Badges & Insignia. In 1880 the 5th Admin Bn was consolidated as a new 6th Yorkshire (West Riding) RVC. My Uncle Ern, Ernest Fowler, enlisted into the 70th Young Soldiers Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, early in WWII. [46] Most of the battalion returned to the United Kingdom in late May 1902. [54], The 1/4th, 1/5th, 1/6th and 1/7 th battalions landed in France as part of the 147th (2nd West Riding) Brigade in the 49th (West Riding) Division in April 1915 for service on the Western Front and served together until the Armistice in November 1918. Cornwallis decided to give battle, though he had only 1,900 men at his disposal. [10], The year 1781 proved to be the deadliest but most successful year for the 33rd. Having taken part in the action of the previous day, at the Battle of Quatre Bras, they took part in the action at Waterloo; the 33rd was part of the 5th Brigade under the command of Major General Sir Colin Halkett. In the Army reforms of 1881, several county regiments were created by merging existing line infantry units. training of new recruits was undertaken at the Kings Division depot at Strensall Barracks. (The native hostages were later found to have had their hands and feet cut off before being sent over the edge of the precipice surrounding the plateau. Notes on scripts of Barclays History; War diary, River Seine, 1940. The 7th Battalion continued to fight in the Normandy Campaign in the Second Battle of the Odon, and clearing the Channel Ports in Operation Astonia. [10], Two years later, in 1780, the 33rd took part in the Siege of Charleston. They both landed in Normandy on 12 June 1944 shortly after the D-Day landings of 6 June. [109], Several members of the regiment played cricket for the Free Foresters Cricket Club and Pte Brian Stead played for the Yorkshire County Cricket Club.[110]. He later transferred to the 13th/18th Hussars before joining the 49th (West Riding) Reconnaissance Regiment. This Battalion was based in Rotherham and was commanded by Lt Col W.G. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. World War II. [53] It fought at Arras, Cambrai, in the Spring Offensive and the Hundred Days, and was the only TF division selected to form part of the Allied occupation force in the Rhineland after the war. Further attacks occurred on 28 May, but all were defeated in heavy fighting. They continued to wear their West Yorkshire cap badge on the black beret of the RAC. (Columns 66 & 39), 7th Btn Nigeria Regiment (Columns 29 & 35), 1st Btn. Gorade remained a safe zone, being held by British troops from 1994 to 1995. [18] Wesley was promoted to full Colonel by seniority on 3 May 1796[19] and changed his name to Arthur Wellesley in 1798. 13 officers and 320 NCOs and men proceeded on active service. [78], When the TA was reformed in 1947, the 4th, 5th and 6th Battalions became the 382nd (Duke of Wellington's Regiment) Anti-Tank Regiment (later Medium Regiment), 578th (5th Bn, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, and 673rd (Duke of Wellington's Regiment) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment respectively of the Royal Artillery. 51st (Leeds Rifles) RTR served in 25th Army Tank Brigade in the Italian campaign under the command of Brigadier Noel Tetley of . Fifth from left, back row is Joseph William Tatton.
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