6th Prince of Wales's Cavalry

Origin

Raised in 1842 at Fatehgarh by Lieut. Ryves, they first saw service in the Gwalior campaign earning the battle honour “Punniar”. The various changes and amalgamations are listed below.

History

• 1842 8th Irregular Cavalry
• 1861 Regiment of Bengal Cavalry
• 1883 6th (The Prince of Wales’s) Bengal Cavalry
• 1901 6th Prince of Wales’s cavalry
• 1906 6th King Edward’s Own Cavalry.

See also

18th King Edward's Own Cavalry

References

ref: Chris. Kempton: A Register of Titles of the Units of the H.E.I.C. & Indian Armies 1666-1947 ref: John Gaylor: Sons of John Company: The Indian and Pakistan Armies 1903- 1991.