Mobilisation

On the 1 November 1937 the Adjutant-General Sir Harry Knox writes to Brigadier F. B. Hurndall, Colonel of the Regiment, informing him that the final decision has been made to mechanise the 14th/20th King's Hussars.

19/04/202419/04/2024 Paul W. Baker

Sergeant William Clifford

This union flag, or standard, was used by Sergeant William Clifford of the 20th Hussars as an orderly to Field Marshal Sir John French during the Retreat from Mons in September 1914 and until French was replaced as Commander-in-Chief of the BEF in December 1915. Clifford requested the flag be sent home to his wife … Continue reading Sergeant William Clifford

17/04/202419/04/2024 Paul W. Baker

79th Anniversary of Battle of Medicina

The 16th April 2024 marked 79 years since the Battle of Medicina, which formed part of the Allies' Italian Campaign during the Second World War. Medicina is an extremely important date for the 14th/20th King's Hussars, as it was part of their only expedition onto the European front of the war, having spent the majority … Continue reading 79th Anniversary of Battle of Medicina

22/03/202422/03/2024 Paul W. Baker

Forum

I have added a forum to the website, looks a little narrow to me so I might see if I can change that if it takes off? In the meantime, please do consider joining and starting a chat. Fred Forum

09/02/2024 Paul W. Baker