Trooper Armstrong was from Carlise and served as a driver with the 14/20th King's Hussars, winning the Military Medal at the battle of Medicia on the 16th of April 1945.
The King’s Royal Hussars
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
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
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.
The Brass Cap Badge
Happy 100th Birthday
Battle of the Douro
The Battle of the Douro, also known as the Second Battle of Oporto, saw Sir Arthur Wellesley’s (later the Duke of Wellington) successful Passage of the River Douro at Oporto in Portugal, on 12th May 1809 during the Peninsular War, forcing Marshal Soult’s French army into headlong and disastrous retreat to Spain. The 14th Light … Continue reading Battle of the Douro
The Battle of Vittoria
During the Battle of Vittoria in 1813, a patrol of the 14th Light Dragoons became involved in the capture, with the 18th Light Dragoons, of a French Royal Baggage Train. Some attempts were made by British soldiers to ransack the King's Carriage, but order was restored, and the King's possessions, documents and looted works of … Continue reading The Battle of Vittoria
Ramnuggur Celebrations
The Ramnuggur celebrations in Dorchester went really well under the guidance of Lt. Col. Jeremy Moger with members from all sides of today's Regiments past attending including current serving SNCO's and Warrant Officers of the King's Royal Hussars on Saturday 20th November 2021. The event was photographed and those have now been added to the … Continue reading Ramnuggur Celebrations
History of the 14th/20th King's Hussars 
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