7th/11th Hussars

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7th/11th Hussars
Active1936–1965
CountryCanada
Branch Canadian Militia (1836–1940)
Canadian Army (1940–1965)
Type Hussars
RoleLight cavalry
Armoured
SizeOne 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]

Contents

Lineage

7th/11th Hussars

7th Hussars

Perpetuations

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]

Organization

7th/11th Hussars (1 April 1936)

Alliances

Battle Honours

Great War

Second World War

Notable members

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References

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