5 The Green Howards
5 Battalion The Green Howards
Unit Notes
| 1 |
In 1860, raised as independent companies of the Yorkshire North Riding Rifle Volunteer Corps. Later in the same year, these companies were grouped together at Scarborough as 2 Administrative Battalion Yorkshire North Riding Rifle Volunteer Corps. |
| 2 |
In 1880, renamed 2 Yorkshire North Riding Rifle Volunteers (originally numbered 1) |
| 5 |
In 1881, Regiment was designated The Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment) |
| 6 |
In 1902, Regiment was redesignated Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment) |
| 7 |
In 1921, Regiment was redesignated The Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment) |
| 8 |
Reformed in 1947 |
| Number of Records Returned: 6 |
| Number of Pages Returned : 1 |
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