1/1st Denbighshire Hussars
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The 1/1st Denbighshire Hussars was an active service unit formed by the Denbighshire Hussars during World War I. It was sent to garrison Egypt and then formed an infantry battalion, the 24th (Denbighshire Yeomanry) Battalion of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. Serving in the 74th (Yeomanry) Division (the 'Broken Spur Division') it participated in the Sinai and Palestine campaign, including the capture of Beersheba and Jerusalem. Moving to the Western Front it fought with the 31st Divisionin the final advance in Flanders until the Armistice. It was disbanded after the war.
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1/1st Denbighshire Hussars 24th (Denbighshire Yeomanry) Bn, Royal Welch Fusiliers | |
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Active | 10 August 1914–1919 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Force |
Type | Yeomanry |
Role | Cavalry/Infantry |
Size | Regiment/Battalion |
Part of | Welsh Border Mounted Brigade 74th (Yeomanry) Division 31st Division |
Garrison/HQ | 1 Erdigg Street, Wrexham |
Engagements | Second Battle of Gaza Third Battle of Gaza Capture of Beersheba Capture of the Sheria feature Capture of Jerusalem Defence of Jerusalem Capture of Jericho Battle of Tell 'Asur Hundred Days Offensive Action of Le Becque Capture of Vieux-Berquin Fifth Battle of Ypres Action at Tieghem |
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