The Essex Yeomanry was a yeomanry regiment of the British Army raised in 1797. The regiment recruited volunteers from the county of Essex in the East of England. The Essex Yeomanary is currently a troop within the Inns of Court & City and Essex Yeomanry (ICCEY) Signal Squadron.
The Essex Yeomanry | |
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Active | 1797-present |
Country | Britain |
Branch | Army |
Type | Yeomanry |
Role | Signals |
Size | Troop |
Garrison/HQ | Chelmsford |
Motto | Decus Et Tutamen (Honour and Protection) |
Engagements | First Battle of Ypres Battle of Frezenberg Battle of Loos Battle of Arras Battle of the Hindenburg Line Battle of the St Quentin Canal Pursuit to Mons |
Read more about Essex Yeomanry: Essex Yeomanry Band
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