The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

Active 1881-1968
Country Great Britain
Size 1-2 Bns in peacetime, 13 Bns in WWI, 9 Bns in WWII
Part of Light Infantry Brigade (1948-68)
Garrison/HQ Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Nickname 'The Koylis'
Patron George IV (who conferred the 'Royal' title in 1821)
Motto Cede Nullis (Yield to none)
Colors Dark Green, Royal Blue and Off-White
March Quick: "Jockey to the Fair", Double: "The Keel Row", Slow: "Minden March"
Anniversaries Minden Day (1 August)
Engagements The Seven Years' War, The Peninsular War, Waterloo, The Boer War, WWI, WWII