2nd (Leeds) Yorkshire (West Riding) Engineer Volunteers
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The 2nd (Leeds) Yorkshire (West Riding) Engineer Volunteers was a part-time unit of the British Army raised in 1861. When the Territorial Force was formed in 1908 the corps was converted into signals and artillery units, in which roles they served through World War I. Postwar they were absorbed into other West Yorkshire units.
Quick Facts 2nd West Riding Engineer VolunteersNorthern Telegraph Companies, RE IV (West Riding) Field Brigade, RFA, Active ...
2nd West Riding Engineer Volunteers Northern Telegraph Companies, RE IV (West Riding) Field Brigade, RFA | |
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Active | 25 March 1861–7 February 1920 |
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Role | Field engineers/Field artillery/Signals |
Part of | 49th (West Riding) Division |
Garrison/HQ | Leeds |
Engagements | Second Boer War World War I: |
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Notable commanders | Lt-Col Henry Stephenson, DSO, VD |
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