Royal Buckinghamshire Yeomanry
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The Royal Buckinghamshire Yeomanry is an Operational Hygiene Squadron of the Royal Logistic Corps, originally formed as cavalry in 1794, and has also served in artillery and signals roles. The lineage is continued by 710 (Royal Buckinghamshire Hussars) Operational Hygiene Squadron, Royal Logistic Corps.
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Royal Buckinghamshire Yeomanry | |
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Active | 1794–present |
Country | Kingdom of Great Britain (1794–1800) United Kingdom (1801–present) |
Branch | Army Reserve |
Type | Yeomanry (First World War) Royal Artillery (Second World War) Operational Hygiene Squadron (current) |
Role | Operational Hygiene Squadron |
Size | Three Regiments (First World War) One Regiment (Second World War) One Squadron (current) |
Garrison/HQ | Aylesbury |
Engagements | Second Boer War First World War Second World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Richard Plantagenet, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1797-1861), Colonel of the Buckingham Yeomanry Cavalry, 1841 |
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