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NEWS Eighty soldiers from ‘C’ Company of the 2nd Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment commanded by Major Rich Grieve stepped off from Belmont House, Spring Wood Road at 11.00 am on Wednesday 20th July. They marched via Rectory Lane, New Road, Westgate and Church Street. The parade halted at the Market Place for a ceremony attended by the Mayor, civic dignitaries and hundreds of flag waving onlookers. Not even the down-pour of rain put anyone off. The Regiment were then treated to a welcome cup of tea at Pursglove college. The Regiment are preparing for a summer move to Cyprus where they will become the Theatre Reserve Battalion with troops ready to support on-going operations in Afghanistan. Exercising their Freedoms of Guisborough by marching through the streets provided the
ideal opportunity to say farewell to the towns that are closely tied with the soldiers and their families. The Regiment can trace its roots back to 1685 when first raised for service under James II. It traditionally recruits from across Yorkshire and Teesside. A total of 38 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to the Regiment. Between October 2009 and April 2010, the Battalion served in Afghanistan working closely with the Afghan National Security Forces throughout Helmand province in areas such as Sangin as part of the Operational Mentoring Liaison Team. Their home is Yorkshire and the North East, up to the historic boundary of the River Tees. They recruit soldiers with a strong sense of unity, duty and high sporting prowess from Yorkshire, the North East and all Commonwealth Countries.
The Yorkshire Regiment was formed on 6 June 2006 from the amalgamation of The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire (14th/15th Foot) The Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment) (19th Foot) The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (33rd/76th Foot) and is founded on over 300 years of 'Yorkshire Warrior' tradition. It is united by common values, history and home and represents all that is best in the Army, in professionalism, in role, on operations, for career, for sport and for family. The Mayor of Guisborough Cllr Kilby said he was proud to welcome the regiment to their farewell parade in Guisborough, many of the recruits are from the town and surrounding villages, he wished them a safe operation and continued support from the town.
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