Major Edward Douglas Brown

but for Major Brown, who, waiting till the last squadron had retired, rode back, and, assisting him to mount behind, brought him safely out of range of the Boers.

24/05/202424/05/2024 Paul W. Baker

Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland

Regimental Signallers of the 14th Hussars - Newbridge 1898 Another image I found on eBay, it is believed that this photograph was taken whilst the 14th Hussars were mobilised for active service during the 2nd Boer War in Newbridge, Ireland." Read: The 20th Hussars

19/04/2024 Paul W. Baker

Recruiting Poster

A Recruiting Poster for the 14th King's Hussars, circa 1920. Although undated, battle honours from the First World War are used and it also pre-dates the amalgamation with the 20th Hussars in 1922 so must come from the window between 1919 - 1922. The cap badge shown is the Royal Crest as the Prussian Eagle … Continue reading Recruiting Poster

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

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.

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

09/02/2024 Paul W. Baker