World War I
On the September 1, Lord Feversham formed a first line regiment of Yorkshire Hussars who volunteered to serve abroad, which was designated 1/1st Yorkshire Hussars. The 2/1st Yorkshire Hussars remained on coastal duties until being sent to Ireland in 1918 under the command of Lord Deramore, they were mainly 45- to 50-year-old men. A third line regiment, 3/1st Yorkshire Hussars was formed to supply drafts.
In February 1915, the 1/1st Yorkshire Hussars split up to be employed as Divisional Cavalry
- B Squadron deployed to France in February 1915 with 46th (North Midland) Division.
- C Squadron deployed to France in April 1915 with 49th (West Riding) Division.
- A and HQ Squadrons deployed to France in April 1915 with 50th (Northumbrian) Division.
A Squadron seeing action at the Second Battle of Ypres, B at the Battle of Loos and C at the Battle of Aubers Ridge.
On May 16, 1916, the 1/1st Yorkshire Hussars reassembled under Lieutenant Colonel W Pepys as Corps Cavalry to XVII Corps and were present at the Battle of Arras. The Regiment was reorganised and reroled in August 1917. After six weeks infantry training at Etaples, the bulk of the Yorkshire Hussars were drafted to the 9th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment. The Battalion was titled the "9th (Yorkshire Hussars) Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment". and wore The Yorkshire Hussars cap-badge and West York collar-badges. The Battalion saw much hard fighting taking part in the Battle of Passchendaele.
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