Pte John Frederick Walsh DLOY
2/1st Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry
Formed in September 1914 as a “second line” (training, draft-supplying reserve) for the 1/1st. Came under orders of the Western Mounted Brigade.
By March 1916 it had moved to Cupar in Fife and the brigade was renamed as the 21st Mounted Brigade.
In July 1916 the regiment was converted to become a cyclist unit and came under the 14th Cyclist Brigade.
The brigade was renamed as the 10th Cyclist Brigade in October 1916 and was still at Cupar. In January 1918 the brigade moved to Lincolnshire with the 2/1st going to Alford and Skegness.
In May 1918 the brigade moved to Ireland and the regiment was based at Tralee
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