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The regiment was formed in 1992 at Haig Barracks in [[Hohne]] from the amalgamation of two [[regiment]]s, the [[13th/18th Royal Hussars|13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own)]] and the [[15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars]]. All of the antecedent regiments had been regiments of "light [[dragoon]]s" during the 18th and 19th centuries, including the [[Napoleonic Wars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/RAC_History_Hussars.pdf|title=Hussars|accessdate=3 May 2014}}</ref> |
The regiment was formed in 1992 at Haig Barracks in [[Hohne]] from the amalgamation of two [[regiment]]s, the [[13th/18th Royal Hussars|13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own)]] and the [[15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars]]. All of the antecedent regiments had been regiments of "light [[dragoon]]s" during the 18th and 19th centuries, including the [[Napoleonic Wars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/RAC_History_Hussars.pdf|title=Hussars|accessdate=3 May 2014}}</ref> |
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B Squadron (The Guards) was the first squadron of the newly formed regiment to do a tour of duty, being sent to [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] in May 1993 on peacekeeping duties. They were followed by C Squadron (The Legion) in November 1993 and later by the other two squadrons in 1994 with the [[FV107 Scimitar|Scimitar]] their vehicle of choice.<ref |
B Squadron (The Guards) was the first squadron of the newly formed regiment to do a tour of duty, being sent to [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] in May 1993 on peacekeeping duties. They were followed by C Squadron (The Legion) in November 1993 and later by the other two squadrons in 1994 with the [[FV107 Scimitar|Scimitar]] their vehicle of choice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://britains-smallwars.com/Bosnia/bosnia-units.html|title=British units deployed to Bosnia|publisher=Britain's small wars|accessdate=3 May 2014}}</ref> The Light Dragoons also sent units to Iraq during [[Operation Telic]] in 2003 and 2005.<ref name=empire>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyunits/britishcavalry/ltdragoons1992.htm|title=Light Dragoons|publisher=British Empire|accessdate=3 May 2014}}</ref> |
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Elements of the regiment were deployed on a tour of duty in [[Helmand Province]], [[Afghanistan]] on [[Operation Herrick]] 5 with [[3 Commando Brigade]] in 2006 and then with [[12th Mechanized Brigade (United Kingdom)|12 Mechanised Brigade]] on Operation Herrick 6 in 2007. The regiment also took part in [[Operation Panther's Claw]] in 2009.<ref name=empire/> |
Elements of the regiment were deployed on a tour of duty in [[Helmand Province]], [[Afghanistan]] on [[Operation Herrick]] 5 with [[3 Commando Brigade]] in 2006 and then with [[12th Mechanized Brigade (United Kingdom)|12 Mechanised Brigade]] on Operation Herrick 6 in 2007.<ref name=bau>{{cite web|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-armoured-corps/light-dragoons.html|title=Light Dragoons|publisher=British Army units 1945 on|accessdate=29 July 2016}}</ref> The regiment also took part in [[Operation Panther's Claw]] in 2009.<ref name=empire/> |
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After returning from its final tour of Afghanistan in 2012, the regiment have since fully converted onto the [[Jackal (vehicle)|Jackal]] platform, resubordinated to 4 Infantry Brigade and moved to a new home in Catterick. They have also been heavily involved in defence engagement in North Africa as well as carrying out operations in Bosnia in 2014. |
After returning from its final tour of Afghanistan in 2012, the regiment have since fully converted onto the [[Jackal (vehicle)|Jackal]] platform, resubordinated to 4 Infantry Brigade and moved to a new home in Catterick. They have also been heavily involved in defence engagement in North Africa as well as carrying out operations in Bosnia in 2014. |
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Revision as of 21:07, 29 July 2016
| The Light Dragoons | |
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 Cap badge of the Light Dragoons | |
| Active | 1 December 1992– |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Line cavalry |
| Role | Light Cavalry |
| Size | One regiment |
| Part of | Royal Armoured Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | RHQ – Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Regiment – Catterick Garrison |
| Nickname(s) | "England's Northern Cavalry" |
| Motto(s) | Viret in aeternum (It Flourishes Forever) Merebimur (We shall be Worthy) |
| March | Quick – Balaklava Slow – Denmark |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-Chief | HM The King of Jordan |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Maj Gen David Rutherford-Jones |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical Recognition Flash |  |
| Arm Badge | NCOs – Royal Crest From 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars ORs – South Africa flash From 13th/18th Royal Hussars |
| Abbreviation | LD |
The Light Dragoons (LD) is a cavalry regiment in the British Army. The regiment is a light cavalry regiment with a history in the reconnaissance role which dates back to the early eighteenth century. It is currently based in Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire.
History
The regiment was formed in 1992 at Haig Barracks in Hohne from the amalgamation of two regiments, the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) and the 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars. All of the antecedent regiments had been regiments of "light dragoons" during the 18th and 19th centuries, including the Napoleonic Wars.[1]
B Squadron (The Guards) was the first squadron of the newly formed regiment to do a tour of duty, being sent to Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 1993 on peacekeeping duties. They were followed by C Squadron (The Legion) in November 1993 and later by the other two squadrons in 1994 with the Scimitar their vehicle of choice.[2] The Light Dragoons also sent units to Iraq during Operation Telic in 2003 and 2005.[3]
Elements of the regiment were deployed on a tour of duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on Operation Herrick 5 with 3 Commando Brigade in 2006 and then with 12 Mechanised Brigade on Operation Herrick 6 in 2007.[4] The regiment also took part in Operation Panther's Claw in 2009.[3]
After returning from its final tour of Afghanistan in 2012, the regiment have since fully converted onto the Jackal platform, resubordinated to 4 Infantry Brigade and moved to a new home in Catterick. They have also been heavily involved in defence engagement in North Africa as well as carrying out operations in Bosnia in 2014.
The Light Dragoons recruit principally in the North East of England (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham) and in South Yorkshire and have strong connections with these areas. For this reason, the regiment is known as England’s Northern Cavalry although as it is now England's only Light Cavalry regiment it is also termed "England's Light Cavalry"[5]
Role
The regiment's role includes scouting for information about the enemy, engaging enemy targets and guiding fast jets. The regiment recently converted to the Jackal armoured fighting vehicles under Army 2020.[6][7]
Colonels-in-chief
Colonels-in-Chief have included:
- HRH The Princess of Wales (1992–1996)[8]
- HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (1997–2002)[9]
- HM The King of Jordan (2003–)[10][11]
Alliances
Canada – The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal)- Canada – The South Alberta Light Horse
Australia – 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers
India – 1st Horse (Skinner's Horse)
Pakistan – 6th Lancers- Pakistan – 19th Lancers
Malaysia – 2nd Royal Armoured Regiment
Royal Navy – HMS Northumberland
France – 4e Chasseurs d'Afrique
Affiliated yeomanry
Order of precedence
Notes
- ^ "Hussars" (PDF). Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "British units deployed to Bosnia". Britain's small wars. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Light Dragoons". British Empire. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "Light Dragoons". British Army units 1945 on. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Hundreds gather in Barnsley to welcome the Light Dragoons". army.mod.uk. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "Light Dragoons". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "Army 2020 report" (PDF). Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "History". Light Dragoons Regimental Association. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "HRH The Princess Margaret". British Empire. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "No. 57032". The London Gazette (invalid
|supp=(help)). 19 August 2003. - ^ "New Royal Colonels appointed". British Monarchy. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
References
- Light Dragoons: The Making of a Regiment By Allan Mallinson . Pen and Sword books . 362 pages . 2006. ISBN 1-84415-448-3
External links
- The Light Dragoons Regimental Association
- Through Helmand desert with the Dragoons
- British Army Locations from 1945
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