NeilH
@eryneil.bsky.social
Aerospace Engineer specialising in Fatigue & Damage Tolerance analysis, amateur military historian and East Riding Yeomanry researcher/collector/author/obsessive
Today I received a copy of 'Captive Audience' courtesy of @scarletboy44.bsky.social - thanks Paul! It looks excellent & I can't wait to read it. It tells the story of the captivity of Lt. John Dixon (East Riding Yeomanry) & particularly his theatrical endeavours behind the wire #Forrard
#OTD 20 Aug 1944 4542203 Trooper Robin Cochrane, ‘A’ Sqn, East Riding Yeomanry was killed in action near Lisieux when his tank was hit by a Panzerfaust. 1/4
The latest addition to my East Riding Yeomanry collection, a WW2 Military Medal group in presentation frame, has gone on display today at Burton Constable Hall as part of their ongoing exhibition #Forrard
1st August 2026 is Yorkshire Day, and 2026 also marks 70 years since the formation of the Queen's Own Yorkshire Yeomanry through the Amalgamation of the East Riding Yeomanry, Yorkshire Dragoons and Yorkshire Hussars #Yorkshire #YorkshireDay #Forrard
1/10 #OTD 8 Jul 1944 7949996 Trooper Albert John Cecil May, #EastRidingYeomanry, was killed in action at Galmanche during Op ‘Charnwood’, alongside his crewmates 14402597 Tpr Philip Pope Hodkinson and L/Cpl 4547466 Herbert Hotckin.
Honouring #ReservesDay2026 today-recognising the dedication of those who serve alongside their civilian life. As a former reservist myself, I know the commitment it takes. Proud too to mark 70 years this year since the Queen's Own Yorkshire Yeomanry was formed in 1956 #Forrard
Last chance sign up for tonight's online talk, with Neil Hutty speaking about the East Riding Yeomanry in the Great War. Starts at 7.00pm, free to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/AuWBo2U4...
Still time to sign up for our next online talk, with Neil Hutty speaking about the East Riding Yeomanry in the Great War. The talk will take place at 7.00pm on 23 June, and is free to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at my.demio.com/ref/AuWBo2U4...
In our next online talk, Neil Hutty will be speaking about the East Riding Yeomanry in the Great War. The talk will take place at 7.00pm on 23 June, and is free to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at my.demio.com/ref/AuWBo2U4...
Will they be able to eek out the aircraft until the replacement trainer enters service? Not sure... www.bbc.com/news/article...
Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet
The famous display team will fly with seven rather than nine aircraft for most of its displays.
bbc.com
Great news; amongst the names that were previously missing is that of 7941782 John Dodgson Batty, East Riding Yeomanry, who was wounded in Normandy but died in the UK and is buried in Leeds. I visited his grave in 2021. #Forrard #LestWeForget www.britishnormandymemorial.org/news-story/t...
The 99 Lost Names - British Normandy Memorial
British Normandy Memorial
britishnormandymemorial.org
#OTD 15 April 1917 51488 Pte Clifford Pickard, 2/1st East Riding Yeomanry, died suddenly in hospital in Bridlington aged 18. He had been called up only a month before. He is buried in Bridlington Cemetery #Forrard #ERY #LestWeForget
It's #worldbookday2026 today and I can't believe it's only a been year since I first received the proof copies of my 3-volume history of the East Riding Yeomanry... available from Leonaur Books if you fancy a read!
NeilH@eryneil.bsky.social · 2y agoIt’s all getting very real!! I’ve finally got my hands on the author’s proof copies of my forthcoming East Riding Yeomanry history, so I thought I’d indulge myself by putting together some publicity shots… what do you think? Coming (very) soon from Leonaur books (leonaur.com) #ERY #Forrard
#OTD 3 Mar 1919 — 548220 Pte John Albert Shaw, 809 Area Employment Coy, Labour Corps, died of acute bronchitis & cardiac failure at St John’s VAD Hospital (Newland School for Girls, Cottingham Rd, Hull). He was just 29, leaving his widow Maud. #LestWeForget 1/3
February 24 marks International War Animals Day. Horses of course played a central role in the history of the East Riding Yeomanry, a cavalry regiment, but donkeys, mules & camels were also used to transport food, water, ammunition & casualties. The story of one ERY animal stands out – Taffy. 1/7
#OTD 16 Feb 1918 Pte 93881 Edward Walter Euden, 2/1st East Riding Yeomanry died aged 19. He joined the ERY in October 1917 following his father and three brothers into the army He was the son of George William and Elizabeth Euden of 70 Boundary Road, Ramsgate 1/2
I'll be giving a talk at Burton Constable Hall (who are exhibiting my East Riding Yeomanry collection again this year) in a couple of weeks telling the story of the Regiment via 15 objects #Forrard
2026 is the National Year of Reading, a UK-wide campaign led by the Dept for Education & National Literacy Trust, designed to help more people rediscover the joy of reading, so why not plug my History of the East Riding Yeomanry, available from Leonaur.com! #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
#OTD 22 January 1879 the Battle of Rorke's Drift took place, immortalised in the film Zulu. I was fortunate enough to visit the site, and that of the nearby Battle of Isandlwana, in 2003.
#OTD 21 Jan 1918 29534 Pte Bernard Robinson Byers died of gunshot wounds to his arms & chest, sustained on 3 Jan, at No 6 General Hospital Rouen Bernard, a bank clerk from Newcastle, was called up 9 Sept 1916 & mobilised 6 Mar 1917 when he was posted to the 2/1 East Riding Yeomanry (no 30762) 1/2
Despite its seemingly consistent style, Burton Constable near Hull boasts a rich and complicated architectural history. The manor was acquired in the thirteenth century by the Constable family, the oldest surviving part, Stephen’s Tower, dates back to King Stephen’s reign in 1/3
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Another exciting year ahead for my East Riding Yeomanry endeavours #Forrard
#OTD 3 December 1917 Pte 101106 Henry Chapman Goldie 20th Squadron Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) died of his wounds at the 32nd Casualty Clearing Station at Alexandria. He had been wounded on the 30 November at Beit ur el Tahta 1/5
Another East Riding Yeomanry grave bagging trip today around the Riding... Maj. Clive Wilson DSO, Kirkella Sgt. Maj. Wilkinson Brown DCM, 1st Royal Dragoons (ERY Permanent Staff RSM), Beverley Pte Clifford Pickard, Bridlington #Forrard #lestweforget
#OTD 21 Nov 1917 50413 Pte Lionel Calam Burgess C Sqn 1/1 East Riding Yeomanry died of wounds in 24 Stationary Hospital, Kantara, Egypt. He was wounded in the preceding days, possibly on the 16that Amwas (shell fire) or 17th at Ludd (MG fire) 1/3
Remembering the men of the East Riding Yeomanry who lost their lives in peace and war #Forrard #LestWeForget
#OTD 24 October 1944 7887779 Sergeant George Dry, East Riding Yeomanry, was killed in action during an assault crossing of the river Dommel in the Netherlands 1/5
Rainy visit to HMS Iron Duke, affiliated to the city of Hull 🌨🌨🌨
