| 7th/11th Hussars | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1936–1965 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia (1836–1940) Canadian Army (1940–1965) |
| Type | Hussars |
| Role | Light cavalry Armoured |
| Size | One regiment |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia (1936–1940) Royal Canadian Armoured Corps (1940–1965) |
| Garrison/HQ | Bury, Quebec |
| Motto(s) | Steady |
| Engagements | First World War Second World War |
| Battle honours | See #Battle Honours |
The 7th/11th Hussars was a light cavalry regiment and later light armoured regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). The regiment was formed in 1936 by the amalgamation of the 7th Hussars and the 11th Hussars from the Eastern Townships of Quebec. In 1965, the regiment was amalgamated with The Sherbrooke Regiment (RCAC) to form The Sherbrooke Hussars. [1] [2] [3] [4]
In July 1940, the 7th/11th Hussars contributed about half its officers and men to The Royal Rifles of Canada which fought in Hong Kong. From the elements not sent overseas, an armoured squadron was mobilized as the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade Headquarters Squadron (7th/11th Hussars) CASF on 27 February 1941. It departed Canada for the United Kingdom on 9 October 1941, however it was disbanded effective 1 January 1943 and personnel were absorbed by Headquarters, 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade.
The Eastern Townships Mounted Rifles were first granted the perpetuation of the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles after the First World War. After the regiment was converted to artillery in 1936, the perpetuation was passed onto the 7th/11th Hussars. [1] [3]