@YORKS_REGT
very much regrets to announce the death on Friday 15th October of Pte Jethro Watson-Pickering
#1YORKS
. He was from Boosbeck,
#Redcar
and
#Cleveland
and was deployed on exercise on Salisbury Plain. The thoughts and prayers of the regimental family are with his family.
The Regiment is deeply humbled by His Majesty’s bestowal of a ‘Royal’ title. It will cement our soldiers’ pride and identity in belonging uniquely, to a County-named regiment, committed to service and duty to our Nation.
@LL_North_Yorks
@LieutenancySY
@LordLtWY
His Majesty The King has honoured The Yorkshire Regiment with the ‘Royal’ prefix, bestowed in recognition of exemplary service to the Crown
@YORKS_REGT
Major General Zac Stenning OBE, announces this incredibly proud moment.
Read in full:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Major SA Kesterton. 'Kes' joined the Green Howards in 1986, was RSM
#2YORKS
2008-2010. Commissioned in 2010, he was promoted to Major 2016, serving as XO, and QM in
#4YORKS
. Our thoughts are with his family.
#FFTB
The
@YORKS_REGT
family is sad to hear the news of the death of
@captaintommoore
. A true legend from an exceptional generation. We will remember him with great pride and affection. He inspired millions through his indomitable spirit and uplifting outlook on life.
#FFTB
A Guard of Honour by soldiers from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment to congratulate
@CaptainTomMoore
who has completed a fundraising walk to raise more than £12m for NHS charities!
#walkwithtom
#inthistogether
The
@YORKS_REGT
is sad to announce the passing of Cpl Joanne Midgley after her courageous battle with cancer. Jo has been a stalwart of the regiment and
@Dukes3376
for over 20 years. Our thoughts are with husband CSgt Dave Mideley
#4YORKS
and the family.
#FFTB
@ColYorksRegt
#OTD
we remember the bravery and heroism of the 2nd and 5th battalions of the East Yorks and the 6th and 7th battalions of the Green Howards, who landed on the shores of Normandy, spearheading
#DDay
, the Allied invasion of Europe, the greatest seaborne invasion in history.
The Colonel of the Regiment hosted HM The King at
@RMASandhurst
for the recent Sovereign’s Parade, only days after the announcement of our ‘Royal’ status. Col Tom Vallings and Capt John Borley welcomed into the regimental family, 2Lt John Crooks and 2Lt Edward Lodge.
Today will see the funeral of Capt Sir Tom Moore, an inspiration to the entire country during the pandemic.
Yesterday, at the rehearsal WO1 Pearson, Regimental Sergeant Major 1st Battalion
@YORKS_REGT
told us of the time he met
@captaintommoore
#FarewellCaptTom
#WeSaluteYou
Formed on 6 June 2006
@YORKS_REGT
is celebrating our 14th birthday. Col of the regiment, Brig AT Jackson CBE, has a message for our soldiers, their families, veterans and for the people of
#Yorkshire
and
#Teesside
who support us so magnificently.
#YourCountyRegiment
.
Today marks 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne, following the death of her father, King George VI.
Her Majesty was proclaimed Queen throughout the UK and Commonwealth in the early hours of 6 February 1952.
📸 Dorothy Wilding
@RCT
Some
#2YORKS
personnel took a moment recently to say thank you to all the
#KeyWorkers
helping to save lives during this period - some of them who are even family members.
From our family to yours, thank you for your efforts.
#FFTB
#StayHomeSaveLives
Members of the
@YORKS_REGT
will be there to witness the final lap and offer support from the regiment that
@captaintommoore
served with. A fantastic and humbling achievement.
@NHSuk
A warm welcome to the regimental family, to three new officers. Congratulations to 2Lt Peter Ritchie, 2Lt Sam Beever and 2Lt Jack Cook- graduating from
@RMASandhurst
and welcomed by Col of The Regt, Brig ZR Stenning OBE.
#1YORKS
#2YORKS
#4YORKS
As
#RemembranceDay
approaches, we honour the 18 killed and 60 wounded since formation in 2006.
#yorkshire
's
#infantry
has been continually on operations in the Balkans, Iraq, 12 tours in Afghanistan and among the last soldiers to leave Kabul in 2021.
#fortunefavoursthebrave
.
For us, today is Helmand Day. Our duty in Afghanistan includes Op HERRICK 7,10,11,15 & 16 and
#2YORKS
were last to leave Kabul on Op PITTING. Today we recognise all those who served in Afghanistan, the 18 soldiers killed in action and 70 soldiers who received gallantry awards.
Today will see the funeral of Capt Sir Tom Moore. inspiration to the entire country during the pandemic.
Fijian soldiers from his former unit, 1st Battalion
@YORKS_REGT
have gathered to pay tribute with traditional songs to say farewell.
#FarewellCaptTom
#WeSaluteYou
Tomorrow its our birthday, a date we proudly share with
#DDay76
when two battalions of the East Yorkshires and two from the Green Howards, landed on the shores of Normandy. Be sure to follow us for some important
#birthday
messages.
#FFTB
It’s that
#FridayFeeling
with the chance for 1 lucky winner to receive a British-made
@YORKS_REGT
wool scarf courtesy of
@MinistryTartan
! Retweet this for a chance to win! In the meantime, check out this link where you can purchase the scarf:
Today is our ‘Helmand Day’ when we commemorate Operation MAR KARADAD 2nd–12th December 2007 and the liberation of Musa Qal’eh. We honour all those who fell, the many who were injured and those who still bear the scars of conflict.
#Yorkshire
#Infantry
This morning we were pleased to unveil a new portrait of
@captaintommoore
by
@chamberlinart
, commissioned in collaboration with
@BritishArmy
. This special artwork, marking a significant time in our nation’s history, is now on display in Society Gallery
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the death of Cpl Vasu,
#1YORKS
. Professional, straight-talking and hard-working, he was the very epitome of a
@YORKS_REGT
soldier. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, our Fijian community and friends.
#FFTB
@12ArmdInfBde
His Majesty King Charles III will attend the 200th Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst on the 14th of April 23. The parade will be live streamed on the RMAS Facebook page from 1050hrs. Do join us for this historic occasion.
#kingcharlesIII
#royalfamily
#Sandhurst
#britisharmy
#army
The Yorkshire Regiment is sad to announce the death of Private Reece Miller, a stalwart member of
#1YORKS
and a veteran of the Afghan conflict, who has died as a result of Non Battle Injury sustained whilst on duty in Estonia. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.
#FFTB
In June 1944, the 1st and 2nd West Yorks, were in
#Imphal
, Burma, tasked to hold the Ngakyedauk Pass. They held it for 25 days. The Commander wrote; "it is rare in history that one Regt can be said to have turned the scale of a whole campaign”.
#ThisIsYourVictory
On this very special and poignant day, Join Chaplain of the Regiment, Rev’d Ben Norton in a short service of Remembrance on YORKSNet
#lestweforget2022
#WeWillRememberThem
After 7 weeks of experimentation, the
@USArmy
Warfare Experiment 23 (AEWE 23) concluded on April 4. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion collaborated with
@USArmy
and
@ArmedForcesNLD
experimenting with 36 different technologies. Read more:
Today we honour Pte Richard Burton VC, 1st Bn Duke of Wellingtons Regiment for his selfless gallantry at Monte Cece, Italy on 8 Oct 1944.
@BritishArmy
@VCTrust
#1YORKS
"I will honour it and it really is something very special".
@captaintommoore
has been made an honorary colonel of the Yorkshire college training the next generation of Army personnel.