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The Bedfordshire Yeomanry, TF |
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1/1st August 1914 : in Bedford. Part of the Eastern Mounted Brigade. June 1915 : moved to France. 12 June 1915: attached to 9th Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division March 1918 : left Brigade, became a Cyclist unit, then a machine-gun battalion with the Essex Yeomanry. Remounted, and returned briefly to 1st Cavalry Division. Split up, one squadron going to each of the 8th,15th and 19th Hussars.
2/1st Formed September 1914, and remained in UK throughout the war. October 1915 : attached to 61st (South Midland) Division February 1916 : left Division June 1916 : attached to 16th Mounted Brigade, 4th Mounted Division. For a period late 1916-March 1917, the Squadrons were split and attached to other units (A to 57th Division; B to 66th; C to 68th). March 1917 : attached to 1st Mounted Division (C Squadron attached to 71st Division) July 1917 : absorbed into 1st Reserve Cavalry Regiment
3/1st Formed in 1915. Remained in United Kingdom until July 1917, when absorbed into 1st Reserve Cavalry Regiment.
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