Yorkshire’s Reserve Infantry. Frequently deployed, our Yorkshire and Teesside-based Reserves participate in, support and lead, some of the most challenging and demanding activities the Army Reserve undertakes. From delivering on operations, to training with key Allies and contributing to UK Resilience with commitment and compassion.
This has already been a busy, demanding and highly successful year for 4th Battalion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment. Across the Battalion, our soldiers, permanent staff and families have again demonstrated the commitment, professionalism and pride that make the battalion such an important part of the Regiment.
Our training has been focused, relevant and challenging. We have delivered rural, urban and trench warfare activity, developing core infantry skills and reinforcing our ability to generate capable, combat-ready soldiers. This has been matched by strong performance in the routine disciplines that underpin readiness, including equipment care, where the Battalion was again recognised as Army Equipment Care Champions for the second year running. We have also broadened our military education through a successful battlefield study to Normandy, connecting today’s soldiers with the history, sacrifice and lessons of the Regiment’s past. Individual excellence has also been recognised, with WO2 Thompson, Maj Boyes and Maj Howard each receiving Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards for their dedicated service.
Operationally, our people have continued to deliver beyond the home base, including support to Force Protection tasks in Kenya and Op TOSCA 45 in Cyprus. We have also continued to support the Cadet movement, helping inspire the next generation and strengthen our links with the communities we serve.
Ceremonial and engagement activity has been another major feature of the year. The Battalion has supported Freedom Parades as part of the Regiment’s 20th Anniversary celebrations, reinforcing our place as Yorkshire’s Regiment. We also held our first Command Dinner, attended by over 40 commanders with representation from LCpl to Lt Col, strengthening leadership cohesion across the Battalion. Alongside this, a successful ski trip developed confidence, resilience, teamwork and esprit de corps, while the Band has again represented us with distinction, including overseas support to the King’s Birthday celebrations in Bulgaria.
Looking ahead, our focus remains clear. As part of 19 Light Brigade, we will continue to develop towards our future role within the Rear Area Operations Group while preparing for our Annual Deployment Exercise in Denmark. We will also continue to support the Regiment’s 20th Anniversary celebrations, including the Regimental Parade and families’ day on 12 Sep.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed so much already this year.
Fortune Favours the Brave.
Take a look at what our Yorkshire and Teesside-based Reserves have been doing.