The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the King's Division. It was created in 1958 by the amalgamation of the West Yorkshire Regiment and
Drummer of the 1st Btn, POWRY, the Horse and Prince of Wales's Feathers are clearly visible, along with the '1st Bn' tag.
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The West Yorkshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army. In 1958 it amalgamated with the East Yorkshire Regiment to form the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire which was, on
Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire
…Own Regiment of Yorkshire was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the King's Division. It was created in 1958 by the amalgamation of the West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) (14th Foot) and the East Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of York's Own) (15th Foot). After 48 years service, the regiment was amalgamated again, this time with two other…
Cap badge of the regiment
Soldier of 14th regiment, 1742
Regimental colours, 1845
Regimental uniform, 1845