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Yorkshire Regiment Celebrates 20 Years of Service
7 Jun
Summary
- The regiment, formed in 2006, marked its 20th anniversary with ceremonial parades.
- Parades were held in various Yorkshire towns, including Beverley, Bridlington, Keighley, and Halifax.
- Upcoming parades are scheduled in York and Richmond, celebrating community support and service.
The Royal Yorkshire Regiment has recently celebrated two decades of distinguished service. To commemorate this significant milestone, the regiment, established in 2006, organized a series of elaborate Freedom Parades. These events saw soldiers marching in full ceremonial dress, with the accompaniment of military bands, cadets, and veterans.
The regiment's anniversary was marked with parades held in Beverley on Sunday morning and Bridlington in the afternoon. Earlier, they had paraded through Keighley on Friday and Halifax on Saturday. These public displays highlighted the proud moments for soldiers and their families, as noted by Will Clerk of the 2nd Battalion.
Further celebrations are scheduled, with parades planned in York at 10:30 BST on Monday and in Richmond at 09:45 on Tuesday. Major Chris Brown expressed the profound honor of marching through their home communities, acknowledging the trust and support from the public that accompanies them.
