6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars

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6th Duke of Connaught’s Royal Canadian Hussars
Active1855–1958
Country Canada
Branch Canadian Militia (1855–1940)
Canadian Army (1940–1958)
Type Hussars
RoleCavalry
Armoured
SizeOne regiment
Part of Non-Permanent Active Militia (1855–1940)
Royal Canadian Armoured Corps (1940–1958)
Garrison/HQ Montreal, Quebec
Engagements Fenian Raids
First World War
Second World War
Battle honours See #Battle Honours

The 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars was a light cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). First formed in 1855 as an independent cavalry troop, in 1879 it became a full regiment and was the oldest cavalry regiment in Montreal. In 1958, the regiment was amalgamated with the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars to form The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal). [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Lineage

6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars

5th Dragoons

1st Armoured Car Regiment

Perpetuations

Alliances

Battle Honours

Notable Members

See also

References

  1. "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
  2. 1 2 3 4 Defence, National (2018-11-29). "The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal)". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  3. 1 2 "6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  4. 1 2 "6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars". 2007-10-16. Archived from the original on 16 October 2007. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  5. 1 2 3 "The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal)". www.regimentalrogue.com. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  6. "5th Dragoons". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-02-12.