Essex Yeomanry
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| Founded | 1797 |
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| Headquarters | Colchester |
| Motto | Decus et Tutamen (Shield and Protection) – 1831–77; 1909 onwards; Audacter et Sincere (Gallant and Loyal) – 1901–09 |
| Role | Royal Corps of Signals |
| Size | Squadron |
| Notable commanders | John Archer-Houblon |
| George Palmer | |
| Richard Colvin | |
| Reginald Hobbs | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2173567 |
About Essex Yeomanry
The Essex Yeomanry was a Reserve unit of the British Army that originated in 1797 as local Yeomanry Cavalry Troops in Essex. Reformed after the experience gained in the Second Boer War, it saw active service as cavalry in World War I and as artillery in World War II.
