Queen's Own Lowland Yeomanry
The Queen's Own Lowland Yeomanry was a British Army unit formed in 1956 and disbanded in 1975.
| Queen's Own Lowland Yeomanry | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1956 – 1975 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Role | Yeomanry |
| Part of | Royal Armoured Corps |
History
The regiment was formed through the amalgamation of the Lanarkshire Yeomanry, The Queen's Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry, and 1st/2nd Lothians and Border Horse Yeomanry in October 1956.[1] It was reduced to a cadre in 1969 and disbanded in 1975.[1][2]
References
- "Queen's Own Lowland Yeomanry". British Army units 1945 on. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- "Lineage of Scottish Yeomanry". Retrieved 12 October 2016.
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