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World War 2 Two II WW2 WWII 1939 1945

Derbyshire Yeomanry




   The 1st Derbyshire Yeomanry was a unit of the Territorial Army serving in a reconnaissance role. 1st Derbyshire Yeomanry landed in Tunisia in late 1942 as the reconnaissance regiment of the 6th Armoured Division, they saw action at Medjez el Bab. During the race to the Tunisian coast, it fought at the Kasserine Pass and Foundouk, finally reaching Tunis in March 1943. They then moved to Italy as part of the 6th Armoured Division and saw heavy fighting during May 1944 and were in action at the Battle of Monte Cassino. Through out July and August, they fought in the advance to Florence. In April 1945 they saw action at the Argenta Gap and Fossa Cembalina.

   The Derbyshire Yeomanry was a unit of the Territorial Army. During WW2 they were equipped with armoured cars and served in a reconnaissance role.

25th Jun 1940 Recconaissance

1st May 1942 Inspection

8th Oct 1942 Visit

14th Dec 1942 Combat Group

20th Dec 1942 Enemy Aircraft

21st Dec 1942 Conference

22nd Dec 1942 Battalion HQ Moves

23rd Dec 1942 Patrols

25th Dec 1942 Reliefs

25th Dec 1942 Observation Post

28th Dec 1942 Orders

30th Dec 1942 Move

10th April 1944 Exercise

23rd April 1944 Exercise

23rd April 1944 Exercise Notes

16th May 1944 Attack Made

17th May 1944 In Action

17th May 1944 Advance

17th May 1944 In Action

18th May 1944 Advance

18th May 1944 Advance

18th May 1944 Advance

6th Oct 1944 Anti Tank Defence

7th Oct 1944 Enemy Targetted

15th Oct 1944 Artillery Support

25th Oct 1944 Advance

16th of March 1945 Defence

24th of March 1945 Exercise

24th of March 1945 Exercise March Hare

24th of March 1945 26 Armd Brd Trg Programme week ending 24 Mar 45

27th of March 1945 Exercise Salamander Exercise Instrs

27th of March 1945 Appx "B" to 26 Armd Bde G/3/3

27th Mar 1945 Reliefs

31st of March 1945 26 Armd Brd Trg Programme week ending 31 Mar 45

20th of April 1945 Orders

23rd of April 1945 Counter Attack

23rd of April 1945 Advance

3rd May 1945 Orders

5th of May 1945 Special Order of the Day


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Those known to have served with

Derbyshire Yeomanry

during the Second World War 1939-1945.

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Want to know more about Derbyshire Yeomanry?


There are:1359 items tagged Derbyshire Yeomanry available in our Library

  These include information on officers, regimental histories, letters, diary entries, personal accounts and information about actions during the Second World War.


FW Wood 2nd Sqd Derbyshire Yeomanry

FW Wood served with the 2nd Sqd Derbyshire Yeomanry British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan



LP Wardle 1st Sqd. Derbyshire Yeomanry

LP Wardle served with the 1st Sqd. Derbyshire Yeomanry British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan



HE Tuxford Derbyshire Yeomanry

HE Tuxford served with the Derbyshire Yeomanry British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan



Tpr. WE Stamper 1st Sqd. Derbyshire Yeomanry

Tpr.WE Stamper served with the 1st Sqd. Derbyshire Yeomanry British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan



Sgt. F Squires Derbyshire Yeomanry

Sgt.F Squires served with the Derbyshire Yeomanry British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan



JH Kitchen 2nd Sqd Derbyshire Yeomanry

JH Kitchen served with the 2nd Sqd Derbyshire Yeomanry British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan



A Elkin Derbyshire Yeomanry

A Elkin served with the Derbyshire Yeomanry British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan



Cpl. PD Duffy Derbyshire Yeomanry

Cpl.PD Duffy served with the Derbyshire Yeomanry British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan



W Davidson 1st Sqd. Derbyshire Yeomanry

W Davidson served with the 1st Sqd. Derbyshire Yeomanry British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan



Cpl. Maynard Aubrey Cotton MM Derbyshire Yeomanry

Cpl.Maynard Aubrey Cotton served with the Derbyshire Yeomanry British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan









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