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

09/02/202409/02/2024 Paul W. Baker

Embroidery of the 14th Kings Own Hussars

Came across this on an auction site today, sadly the auction has closed but this is a really nice piece from many years ago.

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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

05/07/202230/12/2022 Paul W. Baker

Staff Car

The Colonel and the OC of the Berlin Armoured Squadron used to have a Hawk on the bonnet of their car. Today I came across some images of the Hawk that used to be used, which I thought would be a good addition to the website.

04/01/202230/12/2022 Paul W. Baker

Regimental Records 20th Hussars

1759 - 1763. The 20th Inniskilling Light Dragoons: (disbanded). 1779 - 1783. The 20th Light Dragoons: (disbanded).

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Regimental Records 14th (The King’s) Hussars

Regimental Titles 1715 - 1720. Brigadier-General James Dormer's Regiment of Dragoons 1720 - 1776. The 14th Dragoons; also frequently by its Colonel's name 1776 - 1798. The 14th Light Dragoons 1798 - 1830. The 14th, or Duchess of York's Own Light Dragoons 1830 - 1861. The 14th King's Light Dragoons 1861. The 14th (The King's) … Continue reading Regimental Records 14th (The King’s) Hussars

02/01/2022 Paul W. Baker