14th Canadian Hussars
Regimental badge
Active1910–1968
CountryCanada
Branch
TypeHussars
Role
  • Cavalry (1897–1939)
  • Reconnaissance (1939–1968)
SizeOne regiment
Part of
Garrison/HQSwift Current, Saskatchewan
Nickname(s)"The Bucking Horse Regiment"
Motto(s)Free And Fearless
March"Bonnie Dundee"
Engagements
Battle honoursSee #Battle honours
Commanders
Notable
commanders		George Tuxford

The 14th Canadian Hussars was a light cavalry and later light armoured reconnaissance regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia and later the Canadian Army. First raised in 1910 as the 27th Light Horse, the regiment was Redesignated in 1920 as the 14th Canadian Light Horse and again in 1940 as the 14th Canadian Hussars. On 31 March 1968, the regiment was reduced to nil strength and placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle.[1][2][3][4]

Lineage

14th Canadian Hussars

Perpetuations

History

Early history

On 1 April 1910, the 27th Light Horse was authorized for service. The regiment had its regimental headquarters in Swift Current and had squadrons in Maple Creek and Swift Current.[1][5]

First World War

On 6 August 1914, Details of the 27th Light Horse were placed on active service for local protection duties.[2]

On 15 July 1916, the 209th (Swift Current) Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 1 November 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After arriving in the UK, on 5 December 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 9th Reserve Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 21 May 1917, the 209th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.[2]

1920s–1930s

On 15 March 1920, as a result of the post-war reorganization of the Canadian Militia following the Otter Commission, the 27th Light Horse was redesignated as 14th Canadian Light Horse.[1][5][6]

Second World War

With the outbreak of World War II, the 14th Canadian Light Horse was not mobilized right away for service. On 1 August 1940, the regiment was redesignated as the 14th Canadian Hussars.[2]

On 26 January 1941, the regiment mobilized the 14th (Active) Canadian Hussars, CASF for active service. On 11 February 1941, the regiment was converted to armour and redesignated as the 8th Reconnaissance Battalion (14th Canadian Hussars), CASF and later on 8 June 1942, as the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars), CAC, CASF. Formed from reinforcements from Canada and personnel of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division in the United Kingdom, the regiment was organized as the reconnaissance regiment of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division.[7] On 7 July 1944, the regiment landed in France along with the rest of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, where it fought in North-West Europe until the end of the war. On 2 August 1945, the regiment was Redesignated as the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars), RCAC, CASF. On 15 December 1945, the overseas regiment was disbanded.[2]

Main article: 8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars)

Post war

After returning to Canada, the 14th Canadian Hussars resumed their role as an armoured regiment in the Canadian Army Reserve. On 19 June 1947, the regiment was redesignated the 8th Armoured Car Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars) and again on 19 May 1958, as the 14th Canadian Hussars. On 31 March 1965, the regiment's role was converted from that of an armoured regiment to a reconnaissance regiment. On 31 March 1968, as part of the major reorganization of the Canadian Armed Forces at the time, the 14th Canadian Hussars was reduced to nil strength (virtually disbanded) and placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle.[1][4]

Lineage chart

Lineage chart[8]
191027th Light Horse
1916209th "Overseas" Bn, CEF
1916Absorbed by 9th Reserve Bn
19201st Regt, 14th Canadian Light Horse2nd Regt,[a] 14th Canadian Light Horse
19301st Regt (209th Bn, CEF), 14th Canadian Light Horse
193614th Canadian Light HorseDisbanded
194014th Canadian Hussars
194114th (Active) Canadian Hussars, CASF2nd (Reserve) Regt, 14th Canadian Hussars
19418th Recce Bn (14th Canadian Hussars), CASF8th (Reserve) Recce Bn (14th Canadian Hussars)
19428th Recce Regt (14th Canadian Hussars), CAC, CASF8th (Reserve) Recce Regt (14th Canadian Hussars), CAC
19458th Recce Regt (14th Canadian Hussars), RCAC, CASF8th (Reserve) Recce Regt (14th Canadian Hussars), RCAC
1945Disbanded
19478th Armd Car Regt (14th Canadian Hussars)
194914th Canadian Hussars (8th Armd Car Regt)
195414th Canadian Hussars (8th Armd Regt)
195814th Canadian Hussars
1968Supplementary Order of Battle

Organization

27th Light Horse (1 April 1910)

14th Canadian Light Horse (15 March 1920)

14th Canadian Hussars (31 March 1968)

Alliances

Battle honours

The battle honours in small capitals were awarded for participation in large operations and campaigns, while those in lowercase indicate honours granted for more specific battles. Battle honours in bold type are emblazoned on the regimental guidon.[2][3]

First World War

Second World War

Notable members

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Reserve order of battle

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Defence, National (2018-11-29). "14th Canadian Hussars". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  3. ^ a b c d "14th Canadian Hussars". 2007-11-11. Archived from the original on 11 November 2007. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  4. ^ a b "8 RECCE HISTORY". 2011-05-22. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  5. ^ a b "The Cavalry Regiments of the Canadian Forces: The Volunteer Militia from 1872 -1920" (PDF).
  6. ^ "Otter Committee". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  7. ^ "Reconnaissance Regiment". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  8. ^ "14th Canadian Hussars". www.canada.ca. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  9. ^ Morris, David (1983). The Canadian Militia. Erin, Ontario: The Boston Mills Press. p. 127. ISBN 0919822517.
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