21st Alberta Hussars

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21st Alberta Hussars
Active1908-1920
CountryCanadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada
Branch Canadian Militia
Type Hussars
RoleLight Cavalry
SizeOne Regiment
Part of Non-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQ Medicine Hat, Alberta
Engagements First World War

The 21st Alberta Hussars were a light cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1920, the regiment was reorganized as The Alberta Mounted Rifles. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Lineage

21st Alberta Hussars

Organization

21st Alberta Hussars (1 April 1908)

Notable Members

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References

  1. "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada .
  2. 1 2 3 Defence, National (2018-11-29). "19th Alberta Dragoons". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
  3. "The Alberta Mounted Rifles [Canada]". 2007-11-28. Archived from the original on 2007-11-28. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
  4. "The Cavalry Regiments of the Canadian Forces: The Volunteer Militia from 1872 -1920" (PDF).