Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name=The Leicestershire & Derbyshire (P.A.O) Yeomanry


caption=Cap badge of the Leicestershire and Derbyshire (P.A.O) Yeomanry, (Until Nov 2006)
dates=Feb 1957-
country=United Kingdom
branch=Territorial Army
type=Yeomanry
command_structure=Royal Armoured Corps
role=CBRN Reconnaissance
size= 1 Squadron
current_commander=
garrison= B (LDY) Squadron, The Royal Yeomanry - Leicester
ceremonial_chief=
ceremonial_chief_label=
colonel_of_the_regiment=
colonel_of_the_regiment_label=Honorary Colonel
nickname= The LDY or Albert's Lads
colors=
identification_symbol=
identification_symbol_label=Stable belt
identification_symbol_2=
identification_symbol_2_label=NCO Arm Badge
identification_symbol_3=
identification_symbol_3_label=Tactical Recognition Flash
march=
mascot=
battles=
notable_commanders=
anniversaries=13th May (Frezenberg), The Leicestershire Yeomanry (P.A.O)

The Leicestershire and Derbyshire (Prince Albert's Own) Yeomanry was a yeomanry regiment of the Territorial Army, formed in 1957 by the amalgamation of The Leicestershire Yeomanry (Prince Albert's Own) and The Derbyshire Yeomanry, and currently perpetuated by a squadron of The Royal Yeomanry.

The regiment was re-roled as infantry in 1967, with four squadrons. In 1969 it was reduced to a cadre, however, the LDY (PAO) Cadre Paraded their Guidon with the Royal Yeomanry Regiment in 1969 at Catterick Camp in Yorkshire. In 1971 became The Leicestershire and Derbyshire (Prince Albert's Own) Yeomanry Squadron as part of 7th Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment. This was redesignated a company in 1975, and in 1978 the Ilkeston platoon was formed into B (Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry) Company of 3rd Battalion, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. In 1988 the company of 7th Royal Anglian Regiment was retitled as C (Leicestershire and Derbyshire (P.A.O) Yeomanry) Company. With the reorganisation of the Territorial Army in 1992, the companies were reorganised; one became the 3 (Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry) Company of 5th Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, whilst C (LDY P.A.O) company (Loughborough, Hinkley & Melton Mowbray), 7th Royal Anglian TA was re-roled as a reconnaissance unit, transferred into the Royal Armoured Corps, in 1996, and ceased to maintain its yeomanry lineage. [http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/volmil-england/vcav/leicderb.htm The Leicestershire and Derbyshire (Prince Albert's Own) Yeomanry] , regiments.org]

The Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Rutland ACF have F (LDY) Squadron who wear all the insignia and carry on all the traditions of the Leicestershire & Derbyshire Yeomanry (P.A.O.) along with their TA seniors.

Timeline

"Feb 1957"
The Leicestershire (P.A.O) Yeomanry and the Derbyshire Yeomanry amalgamate and form The Leicestershire & Derbyshire (Prince Albert's Own) Yeomanry RAC, (TA).

"1967"
Reduced to cadre strength.

"April 1971"
Re-established as Leicestershire & Derbyshire (P.A.O) Yeomanry Squadron, 7th Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment.

"Successors (1985)"
The Leicestershire & Derbyshire (Prince Albert's Own) Company, 7th (Volunteer) Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, and B (Leicestershire & Derbyshire Yeomanry) Company, 3rd (Volunteer) Battalion, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Forestors Regiment.

March 1992 B (Leicestershire & Derbyshire (Prince Albert's Own) Yeomanry) Squadron, The Royal Yeomanry, RAC (TA).

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