Gilbert Hamilton

(Reproduced from The Navy and Army Illustrated, April 1899) holds an unique record, for he is the first cavalry officer in the Army who has ever risen straight from the ranks to command a cavalry regiment. And he deserves the position he has won for himself, if ever a man did, for he has shown … Continue reading Gilbert Hamilton

16/12/202230/12/2022 Paul W. Baker

Colonel Sir H. W. Hodgson

Henry West Hodgson was born 29 June 1868 the second son of Barnard Beckett Hodgson and Mabel Gertrude, married in 1839. He was the Regimental Colonel of the 14th King's Hussars and the Commanding Officer of the 15th (The King's) Hussars. He also commanded the Australian Mounted Division during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of the First World War. Colonel Sir H. W. Hodgson joined the 15th … Continue reading Colonel Sir H. W. Hodgson

01/11/202230/12/2022 Paul W. Baker

The National Memorial Arboretum

The positioning of the new 14th/20th King's Hussars memorial at the arboretum couldn't be better. It is placed just on the right of the footpath as you walk to towards the main armed forces memorial in the centre of the establishment, next to that of the King's Royal Hussars if you have seen that before?

03/10/202230/12/2022 Paul W. Baker