The 2nd Battalion was placed in the 2nd line (Blue Line) of defences. 12 The National Archives WO 339-73081. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot, List of York and Lancaster Regiment battalions, "Divisional Histories from, battlefields site", East Group German Parachute landings on Crete, Battle of Crete, detailed history of Heraklion, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2nd_Battalion,_York_and_Lancaster_Regiment&oldid=1087809480, This page was last edited on 14 May 2022, at 17:24. The regimental casualties were approximately 12,700 and 7,500 respectively. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Royal Field Artillery who died 19/01/1916 RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND (TRANSPORT FARM) Belgium ' In November the garrison was informed of its role in the upcoming Operation Crusader in which the 70th Division would have to break out through the besieging German and Italian force and link up with British Eighth Army. The 2nd Battalion spent most of the early part of 1915 holding a relatively quiet sector of the front. [1], During the First World War the 2nd Battalion served in France and Flanders with the 16th Brigade, 6th Division. Larpool Cemetery, Whitby, Yorkshire, UK. Royal Naval Reserve who died 01/02/1917 IRELAND CEMETERY United Kingdom ' [16] The battalion remained in Syria on occupational duty until mid-October 1941 when they moved to Alexandria to a staging camp from where they would be sent to Tobruk to relieve the besieged Australian 9th Division. I have read through other forums (fora?) The 2nd Battalion, however, did not remain in North Africa to see the fall of Tobruk instead they were to head to one of the most difficult fighting terrains in the Second World War, on 28 February 1942 the 70th Division was put aboard ships headed for India to help stop the rapid advance of the Japanese Army in Burma. The Regiment was formed on Tuesday 6th June 2006, as three Regular Infantry Battalions (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and one Territorial Infantry Battalion (4th). Most of the casualties suffered during this campaign were from malaria, dysentery and malnutrition. Great Britain: Leo Cooper. Jesse Sawdon was born at Christ Church, Hull in 1872, the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Sawdon of 12 George Road, Leeds. 8th York and Lancaster. In 1917, he returned to the Yorkshire Regiment as Captain and was promoted to acting Major. Australian Field Artillery who died 02/02/1919 MELCOMBE REGIS CEMETERY United Kingdom ' On 3 July 1915, it embarked at Liverpool for Mudros. Coy. I have attached his photo so he gets a face and not just name, rank and number. dailyinfo[4]=' 2455 Havildar SHANKAR RAO 3rd Gwalior Infantry who died 04/02/1916 NAIROBI BRITISH AND INDIAN MEMORIAL Kenya ' This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. He later learned that his job had been taken by a man who had not served in the war but was a relative of one of the Company Directors. The two-year posting should have started back in the summer but the coronavirus pandemic delayed the move.. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the official handover ceremony had to be scaled back with restrictions put in place.