13th Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers (Watson's Horse)

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[edit] Origin

Like all regiments of the Indian Army the 13th Duke of Connaught’s Lancer’s underwent many name changes in the various reorganisations. They are listed below.

  • 1857 4th Sikh Irregular Cavalry
  • 1861 13th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry
  • 1864 13th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers)
  • 1874 13th Regiment of Bengal Lancers
  • 1884 13th (Duke of Connaught’s) Regiment of Bengal Lancers
  • 1901 13th (Duke of Connaught’s) Bengal Lancers
  • 1903 13th Duke of Connaught’s Lancers
  • 1904 13th Duke of Connaught’s Lancers ( Watson’s Horse)

[edit] References

ref: Chris. Kempton: A Register of Titles of the Units of the H.E.I.C. & Indian Armies 1666-1947

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