Lead in Combat – Lead in Sport
At the forefront of operations across the globe for over 330 years, The Yorkshire Regiment is renowned for its operational excellence and as ‘Champions’ of Sport and Adventurous Training.
FACTS & FIGURES
ACTIVE FROM
6 June 2006
ROLE
Infantry
SPECIALISM
Armoured and Enhanced Light Role Infantry
Our skills
Three battalions; one Armoured Infantry equipped with Warrior, one Enhanced Light Role Infantry and a battalion of Light Infantry Reserve; all proud to be called ‘Yorkshire’s Infantry’.
- Leading edge of the UK’s armoured capability
- Highly mobile, ready to operate anytime, anywhere
- Capable reserve infantry, ready to deploy on Ops or national and regional crisis
- World class infantry, snipers, mortarmen and anti-tank experts
- At the forefront of Infantry Capability Development and Trials
- Champions of Sport and Adventurous Training
- 38 Victoria Crosses and 8 George Crosses
With over 330 years of history on the front-line, it is no surprise that our Yorkshire Warriors are regularly called upon to operate at the forefront of our nation’s defence.
In 2018, the 1st Battalion deployed to Canada and Estonia, the 2nd Battalion returned from a successful tour in Afghanistan, and an exercise in Morocco. The 4th Battalion Army Reserve successfully deployed to Lithuania in November. In Winter 2018, we were in the unique position of all three of our battalions being deployed on operations or major exercise.
In 2019, 1 YORKS returned from an 8-month tour of duty in Estonia as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. 2 YORKS participated in Ex Wessex Storm before returning to Afghanistan in November. 4 YORKS took part in a battalion-level exercise in Denmark and deployed 16 soldiers with the 2 YORKS battlegroup.
In 2020, 4 YORKS deployed into the communities they recruit from to help with flood relief and 150 reserves were mobilised to deliver COVID-19 testing in April. In November, 1 YORKS moved home from Warminster to Catterick Garrison and also deployed to deliver the Liverpool mass COVID-19 testing. 2 YORKS also took part in COVID-19 testing in the summer and in November move home Catterick to Cyprus.
Our People
Our soldiers and officers join us from all parts of the country and commonwealth. They all share a strong bond of mutual trust forged through success on the battlefield and achievement on the sportsfield and all are proud to be; ‘Yorkshire’s Warriors’.



Regimental Headquarters
Directions
Today's Yorkshire is contemporary, culturally diverse and does not neglect its roots. The Yorkshire Regiment is a reflection of the communities in the county we serve. One County - One Regiment – One Family
See our map for all our locations and contact details.
Regimental Headquarters Tower Street, York
Our Role
Yorkshire’s Warriors have always been infantry, from foot soldiers at Waterloo, to first on the beaches on D-Day, today’s 1st Battalion are at the forefront of armoured infantry capability, equipped with Warrior vehicles. Experts in close combat and urban operations, the highly mobile 2nd Battalion are trained and ready to respond to incidents and trouble spots anywhere in the world.
They are both partnered by our 4th Battalion Army Reserve. Our reputation for sporting achievement is unrivalled and we pride ourselves on being a family regiment, from our serving personnel and their families, to our service leavers, veterans and cap-badged cadets.
Through the years
Over 330 years of history and the last two decades on operations, we are the product of a merger of three great Yorkshire Regiments; The Prince of Wales’s Own, The Green Howards and The Duke of Wellington’s, all with an incredible history of achievement, including 38 Victoria Crosses.
Our Locations
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1 YORKS - Armoured Infantry
Alma Lines Munster Barracks Ava Road Catterick Garrison DL9 3AQ
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2 YORKS - Enhanced Light Role Infantry
Episkopi Cantonment Western Base Area Cyprus
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4 YORKS - Army Reserve
Officer Recruitment 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Worsley Barracks Army Reserve Centre Fulford Road York YO10 4EB 01904 668054
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Regimental Headquarters
3 Tower Street York YO1 9SB 01904 461014
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4 YORKS - Helmand Company
Helmand Company 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Worsley Barracks Army Reserve Centre Fulford Road York YO10 4EB 01904 668066 or 07971 890388
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YORKS Area Office - North
Yorkshire Regiment Area Office (North) Trinity Church Square Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4QN 01748 850870 YORKSAHQRichmond@BTConnect.com
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YORKS Area Office - South
Yorkshire Regiment Area Office (South) Army Reserve Centre St Paul's Street Huddersfield HD1 3DR 01904 668756 YORKS-AO-South@BTConnect.com
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4 YORKS - Corunna Company
Corunna Company 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Army Reserve Centre St Paul's Street Huddersfield HD1 3DR 01484 516030 or 01904 668772
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The Band of The Yorkshire Regiment
The Band of The Yorkshire Regiment 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Army Reserve Centre St Paul's Street Huddersfield HD1 3DR 01484 425492
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4 YORKS - Alma Company
Alma Company 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Halifax Barracks Army Reserve Centre Beverley Road Kingston-Upon-Hull HU6 7JA 01482 232000 or 07971 891781
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4 YORKS - Burma Company
Burma Company 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Fontenay Barracks Army Reserve Centre Wakefield Road Barnsley S71 1NU 01226 200116 or 07971 890378
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4 YORKS - Burma Detachment
Burma Company Detachment 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Manor Top Army Reserve Centre Hurlfield Road Sheffield S12 2AN 01226 200116 or 07971 890380
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4 YORKS - Corunna Detachment
Corunna Company Detachment 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Harewood Barracks Army Reserve Centre Skinner Lane Leeds LS7 1AT 0113 215 7301 or 07971 891883
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4 YORKS - Corunna Detachment
Corunna Company Detachment 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Belle Vue Barracks Army Reserve Centre Drill Parade Bradford BD8 7HY 01274 722129 or 07823 551082
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4 YORKS - Quebec Company
Quebec Company 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Army Reserve Centre Stockton Road Middlesbrough TS4 4AD 01642 242316 or 07971 891825
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Infantry Engagement Team
Infantry Engagement Team Queen Elizabeth Barracks Strensall Road Strensall York YO32 5SW 07971 890224
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4 YORKS - Quebec Detachment
Quebec Company Detachment 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment Alma Lines Munster Barracks Ava Road Catterick Garrison DL9 3AQ 01642 242316 or 07971 891825
4 YORKS Tunnel Clearance - Ex Iron Wolf 2
Explore our equipment
Warrior
SA80 Individual Weapon
Bulldog & FV430 series
SCIMITAR ARMOURED RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE
Guided Weapons
General Purpose Machine Gun
Panther
L115A3 Long Range 'Sniper' Rifle
Husky
81mm Mortar
Logistic Support Vehicles
Combat Shotgun
Quad Bike
Land Rover Battlefield Ambulance
Yorkshire Regiment Association
Learn about The Regiment and celebrate the only true County regiment remaining in the British Army. Bask in the pride of our unique identity as Yorkshire’s own Warriors with over 330 years of military service, achieved with the support of our local communities of town, country, sports clubs, cadets, charities and veterans. Join the Yorkshire Regiment Association (YRA) today.
YORKS Social Media
Engage with us and contribute via our Association website, Regimental Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram channels. Also visit our Regimental Band and Recruitment channels, find those links on our sub-pages.
http://www.facebook.com/YORKSRegt http://www.twitter.com/YORKS_Regt http://www.instagram.com/YORKSRegt