West Yorkshire Regiment

[hind]

I have the attached picture of my relative in uniform, from which I have deduced that he served in the transport section of the West Yorkshire regiment in WW1. I know he was invalided out of the Army, but not the cause; nor do I know any details of his service (though I've heard some stories - but not sure how reliable these are!). I am a relative novice at this, and would appreciate any help.

[mmm45]

Hi Hind Welcome to the Forum.

Cracking good photo.
Do you have a name and we may be able to find more out.

Ady

[mmm45]

Hi Hind Welcome to the Forum.

Cracking good photo. Transport Section seems spot on Spurs,Bandoliers and boots.

Do you have a name and  any dates ,we may be able to find more out.

Hopefully a Moderator will delete my previous post!!

Ady

[neil1821]

Hi Hind,

At the risk of throwing a spanner in the works..... 
Is he definitely West Yorkshire Regt?
At first glance, the badge looks to me more like the running fox of the East Riding Yeomanry.

Neil

[mmm45]

Neil i bow to your superior knowledge good spot!!

I reckon you are bang on it is East Riding  Yeomanry.....Also WYR Other ranks didnt wear collar badges til after WW1.

Bandoliers spurs  etc they trained as Lancers ,part of the Cavalry.

Ady

[hind]

Thank you both, very helpful. I am attaching a picture of the cap badge at the best definition I can. The subject of the picture is Fred Stephenson (or Stevenson), born Hull, 07/05/1896. I'm afraid I don't know his service number - one of my relatives did the only too usual, and binned all papers and photos when he died. I'd be grateful for any further help you (or anyone else) can offer.

[neil1821]

Hi again,

I can't find a good pic online of the East Riding Yeomanry badge that I'm thinking of. This is the best I've got:
http://www.arbeia.demon.co.uk/srs/collect/badges/yeomanry/desc_y.htm#

Click on the first example and you should see it.

[neil1821]

Ady,
Are we looking for a MIC for a Lancer then? Is that what you mean?
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=5579643&queryType=1&resultcount=1

Neil

[mmm45]

Yes thats what i reckon, i was gonna post that same MIC.
Reading the East Riding Yeomanry  history ,1st went abroad rest joined Cavalry Reserves...Theres 130 EAST RIDING YEOMANRY MICs online a lot of gallantry awards.

Theres also a Fred Stevenson Hussar

Hind have you anymore info ?