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August 1914 : in Bury St. Edmunds. Part of the Eastern Mounted Brigade, in 1st Mounted Division.

In September 1915, became dismounted and moved to ANZAC bridgehead on Gallipoli, under command of 54th Division. Landed at Walker's Pier on 10 October 1915.

Moved back to Egypt in December 1915, the first party being evacuated to Mudros on 14 December and the rest following five days later.

Moved with Brigade into 3rd Dismounted Brigade on Suez Canal defences, 22 February 1916. July 1916 moved to Western Frontier Force.

5 January 1917: converted to infantry and formed the 15th (Suffolk Yeomanry) Battalion, the Suffolk Regiment in 74th (Yeomanry) Division, which moved to France in May 1918.

2/1st

Formed September 1914, and remained in UK until May 1918 when moved to Ireland. Converted into a cyclist unit in July 1916.

3/1st

Formed in 1915. Remained in United Kingdom until disbanded in early 1917.