14th/20th King's Hussars
| 14th/20th King's Hussars | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1922-1992 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Line Cavalry |
| Size | One regiment |
| Part of | Royal Armoured Corps |
| March | Quick - Royal Sussex |
The 14th/20th King's Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army.[1]
History
Originally styled the 14th/20th Hussars, the regiment was created in 1922 by the amalgamation of the 14th King's Hussars and the 20th Hussars, as part of the reductions in the Army after the First World War.[2] The honorific King's was added back into the title in 1936.
The 14th were originally raised as Dormer's Dragoons in 1715 during the First Jacobite Rising. The regiment became light dragoons in 1776 and was designated as hussars in 1861. The 20th were raised as light dragoons in 1759 and became hussars in 1862.
In 1941, a cadre of personnel from the regiment was used to form the 26th Hussars.
The 14th/20th was amalgamated in 1992 with The Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) to become The King's Royal Hussars.
Battle honours
The combined battle honours of the 14th King's Hussars and the 20th Hussars, plus:
- The Second World War: Bologna, Medicina, Italy 1945
- Wadi al Batin, Gulf 1991
Noahs Arc
Noahs Arc is the association of the 14th/20th King's Hussars.
National Old & Ancient Hawks Annual Reunion Club
Following the amalgamation a club was formed with the aim of perpetuating the memory of the 14th/20th King's Hussars. The club provides a forum for all who served in or with the regiment to continue their comradeship via the website (Noahs Arc) or by annual reunions. It became known as Noahs Arc. Reunions are held each April.
References
Further reading
- Perrett, Bryan (1984). The Hawks: A short history of 14th/20th King's Hussars. Picton Publishing
External links
- British Army Locations from 1945 British Army Locations from 1945
- Noahs Arc - The Club of the 14th/20th King's Hussars The Club of the 14th/20th King's Hussars