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10th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards)
10th (East Riding) Battalion, Green Howards was formed from 2nd East Yorkshire Yeomanry who converted to infantry on 25th of June 1940. From the start of 1943, they started training as parachutists and on 1st of June 1943 the battalion was renamed 12th (Yorkshire) Battalion, The Parachute Regiment and joined the 5th Parachute Brigade, 6th Airborne Division.
1st Nov 1940 On the Move
February 1941 On the Move
Jan 1943 Reorganisation
Apr 1943 Training
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Maj. Arthur Huyshe Yeatman-Biggs 10th Btn. Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) (d.13th May 1944) Arthur Yeatman-Biggs was shot and killed by the Japanese in Burma while attached to the 7th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment with the Chindits. He is buried in the Taukkyan War Cemetery.
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Cpl. William John Thompson 12th Battalion Parachute Regiment (d.8th July 1944) Billy Thompson served with 10th Battalion, Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment) and 12th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment
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L/Cpl. Lewis Leck 10th Btn. Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) Lewis Leck was reported missing in Norway but made his own way out with five comrades and returned home to his family.
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