1/1st Pembroke Yeomanry
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The 1/1st Pembroke Yeomanry was an active service unit formed by the Pembroke Yeomanry during World War I. It was sent to garrison Egypt and then amalgamated with another dismounted cavalry unit to form an infantry battalion, the 24th (Pembroke and Glamorgan Yeomanry) Battalion of the Welsh Regiment. 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 with the division to the Western Front it fought in the final campaign, including the desperate Battle of Épehy, until the Armistice. It was disbanded after the war.
1/1st Pembroke Yeomanry 24th (Pembroke & Glamorgan Yeomanry) Bn, Welsh Regiment | |
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Active | 10 August 1914 – 5 July 1919 |
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Type | Yeomanry |
Role | Cavalry/Infantry |
Size | Regiment/Battalion |
Part of | South Wales Mounted Brigade 74th (Yeomanry) Division |
Garrison/HQ | The Norton drill hall, Tenby |
Engagements | Second Battle of Gaza Third Battle of Gaza Capture of Beersheba Capture of the Sheria feature Capture of Jerusalem Defence of Jerusalem Battle of Tell 'Asur Hundred Days Offensive Second Battle of Bapaume Battle of Épehy Final advance in Artois and Flanders |