Yorkshire Mounted Brigade

The Yorkshire Mounted Brigade was a Territorial Force brigade already in existence at the outbreak of the war. At the outbreak of the war it was based at York. The brigade remained here until 1915 when the brigade was broken up.

Battles and Engagements

Did not take part in any battles while an independent brigade.

 

    

 

Mounted Units

 

1/1st Yorkshire Dragoons. 04 Aug 1914 - 1915. Split up to provide cavalry for the:
37th Division - HQ and B Squadrons.
17th Division - A Squadron
19th Division - C Squadron.

1/1st Yorkshire Hussars. 04 Aug 1914 - 1915. Split up to provide cavalry for the:
50th Division - HQ and A Squadron.
46th Division - B Squadron.
49th Division - C Squadron.

1/1st East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry. 04 Aug 1914 - 1915. To the 63rd Division.

 

  

Attached Troops

1/1st Northumberland Hussars. 04 Aug 1914 - Sep 1914. To the 7th Division.

 

 

Artillery Units

 

Royal Horse Artillery

 

West Riding Bty. 04 Aug 1914 -

 

    

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