How many battalions are in the Yorkshire Regiment?

Three battalions
Three battalions; one Armoured Infantry equipped with Warrior, one Enhanced Light Role Infantry and a battalion of Light Infantry Reserve; all proud to be called ‘Yorkshire’s Infantry’.

Where are 4 Yorks based?

4 YORKS are our regionally-based Army Reserve battalion and have companies and detachments in towns and cities across Yorkshire and Teesside.

What did the 4th Battalion do?

The battalion’s first major action in France was at Pozières in July 1916. Later the battalion fought at Ypres, in Belgium, before returning to the Somme in winter, where they were used in a mainly defensive role. In 1918 the battalion helped to stop the German spring offensive in March and April.

Where are the Yorkshire Regiment?

Commanded by Lt Col Tim Exton, the 1st Battalion is based ‘at home’ in Catterick, North Yorkshire with over 20 years’ experience of armoured infantry capability and currently equipped with Warrior Armoured Fighting Vehicles.

Where did the 4th battalion fight?

In March 1916, it sailed for France and the Western Front. From then until 1918 the battalion took part in operations against the German Army, principally in the Somme Valley in France and around Ypres in Belgium….4th Australian Infantry Battalion.

Places	Albany Flanders Somme Valley Western Front
Conflict	First World War, 1914-1918

What is the hardest UK armed forces to get into?

The Parachute Regiment prides itself on having the toughest selection process in the British Army. Soldiers must complete an initial 28 week period of training designed to transforms raw recruits into elite soldiers trained to kill.

How do I contact the 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment?

Helmand Company 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Worsley Barracks Army Reserve Centre Fulford Road York YO10 4EB 01904 668066 or 07971 890388 Yorkshire Regiment Area Office (North) Trinity Church Square Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4QN 01748 850870 [email protected]

How many battalions are there in Yorkshire?

Three battalions; one Armoured Infantry equipped with Warrior, one Enhanced Light Role Infantry and a battalion of Light Infantry Reserve; all proud to be called ‘Yorkshire’s Infantry’.

How many Yorkies are in the 4th Infantry Brigade?

Since formation in 2006, 4 YORKS have joined 4th Infantry Brigade and are part of the newly renamed Army Reserve. GPMG The general purpose machine gun (GPMG) can be used as a light weapon and in a sustained fire role.

What does 4th Battalion mean?

The 4th Battalion, serving as reserve infantry is the Army Reserve battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. The battalion headquarters is in Worsley Barracks, York and forms part of 4th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters North East.