'B' Squadron moving from Hamberg to Pinnenburg, 9 May 1945

Photograph, World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945), 1945.

The 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) entered Hamburg on the 4th May 1945, after advancing across northern Germany with the British 2nd Army. The Regiment spent Victory in Europe (VE) day in Hamburg, in improvised messes and canteens in the town. The following day they moved to Pinnenberg, where they became part of the allied Army of occupation. They held a service of thanksgiving that evening.

From a photograph album containing 198 photographs and captions compiled by Major Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), 1944-1945.