2006-11-19 01:52:33 · 6 answers · asked by Gareth 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (officially, the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding)) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the King's Division. It was formed by the amalgamation in 1881 of the 33rd (formed in 1702) and the 76th Regiments (formed in 1787). The title 'The Duke of Wellington's Regiment' had been granted to the former 33rd Regiment by Queen Victoria on 18 June 1853, following the death of the Duke of Wellington the previous September. The 'Dukes' were amalgamated with the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire and the Green Howards', all Yorkshire-based regiments in the King's Division, to form the Yorkshire Regiment on the 6 June, 2006.
2006-11-19 02:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mark W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Duke of Wellington's Regiment -
As of the 6th of June 2006 this Regiment reformed to create
3RD BATTALION, THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT
The only unit to be named after a non-Royal individual,
Hope this helps
phil.
2006-11-19 10:02:44 · answer #2 · answered by PHIL M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As of The 6th of June 2006 this Regiment reformed to create
3RD BATTALION, THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT
2006-11-19 11:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used to call them the duke o'boots!
The other answers are spot on - I just thought I would add that piece of useless info!
2006-11-19 10:03:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very easy:
http://www.army.mod.uk/dukes/index.htm
2006-11-19 09:55:01 · answer #5 · answered by Skypilot49 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
3RD BATTALION, THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT
2006-11-19 09:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋