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Anybody have any interest or details on the movement of the 1/1st North Midland Mounted Brigade whilst in Egypt ? Am particularly interested in Dec 1915 - Jun 1916.

Would appreciate any advise.

Regards
Dave

Dave,

This from Wikipedia.

The 1/1st moved north in November 1914 as Divisional Cavalry for the Northumbrian Division. On May 20, the Regiment formed part of a parade of some 40,000 men before H.M. The King and Lord Kitchener. The Regiment was then ordered south to Filey and then to East Anglia, to form part of the 1/1st North Midland Mounted Brigade. In October 1915 they set sail for Alexandria.[2]
In 1916, the Regiment was part of the Western Frontier Force, a dreary job, causing a number of NCOs and men to join the newly formed Imperial Camel Corps and 120 officers and men to be detached for service under T. E. Lawrence. In December 1916, the 22nd Mounted Brigade moved to the Suez Canal Zone to form part of the ANZAC Mounted Division. The Regiment first saw action during the First Battle of Gaza, a hard engagement for both the men and the horses, and in the Second Gaza Battle it was posted to the far right flank. In General Allenby's reorganisation 22nd Mounted Brigade transferred to the Yeomanry Mounted Division.[2]
In October 1917, the Regiment took part in the third battle of Gaza, and on the 13th November at El Mughar, supported a charge by 6th Mounted Brigade. A Squadron led 22nd Mounted Brigade, having captured their objective they pressed on to Akir and established a position on the far side of the village square, however they had to withdraw as they were unsupported by the rest of the Brigade. Sadly it transpired that the village was the location of a Turkish Corps Headquarters, and had the success of the attack been exploited then a major dislocation of the enemy lines could have resulted. El Mughar was the last great cavalry charge of the British Army.

Cheers Andy.

Thanks Andy

Its details on their "dreary job" with the Western Frontier Force I am trying to find more about. Ref's I have from the 1/1st Lincs Yeomanry showing them at Fayum and Deir el Azab also cite a less than exciting time.

Thanks again

Regards
Dave

Mate,

I did placed an articale I wrote on this site thats deals with the WFF during that period but my major focus was the Australian Light Horse Compositie Regt. (check under Compositie Light horse regiment) if not I can still post it?

And it does comtain the names of the major players in the Yeomanry at that time?

I can't recall the mention of the Lincolnshire Yeomanry off hand?

But I'll check some of my sourses I used to see what they have/

S.B

Thanks Steve

Would appreciate it.

Regards
Dave