Some information about the Wiltshire yeomanry:
Source: 'Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry 1907-67' by Brig JRI Platt published 1972.
- The RWY regt disbanded in 1967 and wore the RWY feathers cap badge up to the disbandment parade of that year.
- A Sqn went into the Royal Yeomanry Regt and continued to wear the Wilts yeo badge. This cap badge is shown being worn in the book in a group photo RWY Sqn members in 1970 with a named unit sign for RWY Sqn of Royal Yeomanry Regt.
- B Sqn went into Royal Wiltshire Territorials which was formed on 1 Apr 1967. They remained as a formed body of RWY.
- The Wilts Territorials as an organisation lasted until around Apr 1968 when it in turn disbanded. - note this was the reason that, whilst the badge has been approved, it was not needed due to the decision to disband.
There was a subsequent cadre of only 8 personnel which retained the titles and traditions of the pre 67 units.
Last edited by Alan O; 07-04-16 at 05:21 PM.
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