Sheffield City Battalion
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The Sheffield City Battalion was a 'Pals battalion' formed as part of 'Kitchener's Army' during World War I. Raised by local initiative in the City of Sheffield, it became the 12th (Service) Battalion of the local York and Lancaster Regiment ('12th Y&L'). After almost two years of training, it was virtually destroyed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in a disastrous attack on the village of Serre. The battalion continued to serve on the Western Front, including the Arras offensive, but it was disbanded early in 1918.
Quick Facts The Sheffield City Battalion 12th (Service) Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, Active ...
The Sheffield City Battalion 12th (Service) Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment (Sheffield) | |
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Active | 5 September 1914–15 February 1918 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | New Army |
Type | Pals battalion |
Role | Infantry |
Size | One Battalion |
Part of | 31st Division |
Garrison/HQ | Sheffield |
Patron | Lord Mayor and City of Sheffield |
March | Jock o' York[1] |
Engagements | Battle of the Somme Third Battle of the Scarpe Capture of Oppy Wood |
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