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Cheshire Yeomanry Territorial Force: 1/1st Cheshire Yeomanry 2/1st Cheshire Yeomanry 3/1st Cheshire Yeomanry    1/1st Cheshire Yeomanry (Earl of Chester's) were a Territorial unit, part of the Welsh Border Mounted Brigade. They proceeded to Egypt in March 1916.    2/1st Cheshire Yeomanry was formed in 1914 and served with 2/1st Welsh Border Mounted Brigade, 63rd (2nd Northumbrian) Division, transferring to 1st Mounted Division in April 1916. They served on Home Defence duties and in Ireland.    3/1st Cheshire Yeomanry was formed in 1915 and served in the UK and in Ireland. 4th Aug 1914 Mobilisation Sep 1914 Move 19th Mar 1915  1st Mar 1916  Preparations 2nd March 1916 On the Move 3rd Mar 1916 On the Move 14th Mar 1916 On the Move 15th Mar 1916 On the Move 31st March 1916 In Camp 18th Apr 1916 On the Move 19th Apr 1916 On the Move 30th Apr 1916 In Camp 1st May 1916 In Camp 25th May 1916 Postings 31st May 1916 In Camp 1st June 1916 Reliefs 12th Jun 1916 Reliefs 20th Jun 1916 Orders 21st Jun 1916 Orders 29th Jun 1916 Return 31st Jul 1916 Report 31st Aug 1916 Report 12th Sep 1916 Report 16th Sep 1916 On the Move 29th Sep 1916 Detachment Ends 30th Sep 1916 Training 20th Oct 1916 Reinforcements 25th Oct 1916 Detachment 31st Oct 1916 Training 14th Nov 1916  On the Move 2nd Mar 1917 Reorganisation 2nd Mar 1917 On the Move 24th of June 1918  If you can provide any additional information, please add it here. Want to know more about the Cheshire Yeomanry? There are:6620 items tagged Cheshire Yeomanry available in our Library   These include information on officers, regimental histories, letters, diary entries, personal accounts and information about actions during the Great War. Those known to have served with Cheshire Yeomanry during the Great War 1914-1918. Barber Walter James. Lance Cpl. 2/1st Btn. Lindop Ernest. Saddler Sgt. 124th Brigade Stokes Harry. Private All names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, please. Add a Name to this List More Cheshire Yeomanry records. The Wartime Memories Project is the original WW1 and WW2 commemoration website. 1st of September 2023 marks 24 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. Want to find out more about your relative's service? 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If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. World War 1 One ww1 wwII greatwar great battalion regiment artillery Did you know? We also have a section on World War Two. and a Timecapsule to preserve stories from other conflicts for future generations. 233473 Saddler Sgt. Ernest Lindop 124th Brigade Royal Field Artillery Ernest Lindop was born in Chester, Cheshire, England on 24th October 1880. He was one of thirteen children born to William Bufton Lindop, (saddler and harness maker) and Elizabeth Cooper. The family resided in Chester. He was my great grandmother Mary Emma Lindop's younger brother. My interest, in addition to the family connection, was a Field Post from Sgt Lindop sent to my great grandmother, who after marriage, had emigrated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The Field Post was reflective of his physical state indicated by striking out negative phrases (i.e. I am sick, I am well, etc). The post card bore the Royal Arms and had been a treasure to me with my interest in the military at the time, and subsequent service in the US Army for 21 years. Ernest was initially a member of the Cheshire Yeomanry, also serving as a saddler sergeant, service number 541. He subsequently was posted to the 124th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery and entered France on 22nd November 1915. He served through to the end of the war, and received the 1915 Star Medal and the Victory Medal. I was extremely fortunate to be advised a couple of years ago that Sgt Lindop's medals were for sale, by auction, on an internet site in the United Kingdom. I obtained his medals and afterward reported to my third cousins in the UK that the medals were on the way to America. After the war, Ernest Lindop was employed as a saddler to the Duke of Westminster in Cheshire. He was married to Mary Ann Vickers in 1910. Ernest visited my great grandmother with the idea of emigrating to the United States but, after a short visit, returned to the United Kingdom. Ernest Lindop died on 28th April 1960 in Chester. A proud and honoured soldier of the Great War. Wm. Lloyd Harris Add to this record. 184222 Private Harry Stokes 2nd Battalion My great great grandad Harry Stokes, served in the Cheshire Yoemanry, I'm still trying to trace his war details. I've been told that he does have a medal somewhere within the family, but as of yet, I can not trace it. Can you please tell me if this regiment actually went to war? Information I have recieved have been "no they didnt and he wouldnt have a medal" I know he voluntered around 1913-14, and when his wife died in the workhouse in 1917 he was still in the Regiment. Any help would be much appreciated. Note: The 2nd Sqd cheshire Yeomanry served on the home front from 1914 until 1918 when they served in Ireland. WW1 medals were only issued to those who served overseas. Val Pickles Add to this record. 719 Lance Cpl. Walter James Barber 2/1st Btn. Cheshire Yeomanry This gentleman was my Grandfather, the family have found an army book 129 written by my grandfather. It seems to be about his training at the Irish Command School of Instruction, Dublin which states names of staff, drill notes etc. the dates seem to start April 1918. Not knowing much about this person I am hoping for any information about him or any advice that could be given to me about this. I look forward to hearing any helpfull information. I have beeen lead to believe that he may have been stationed in Ireland to do with the black and tans but naturally I do not know if this could be correct. Lynda Gardiner Add to this record.

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