Green Howards
The Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, in the King's Division. Originally raised in 1688, they served under various titles until they were amalgamated with The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire and The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, all Yorkshire-based regiments in the King's Division, to form The Yorkshire Regiment on 6 June 2006.
Read more about Green Howards: History, World War I, World War II, Post World War II Tours of Duty, Amalgamation, Battle Honours, Victoria Cross Recipients, Alliances
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