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The founding of the regiments
In July 1715 King George I approved a measure to augment the Army, in order to counter the First Jacobite Rebellion, which planned to place..Read More
Lord Mark Kerr’s Dragoons
Honywood’s Dragoons were retitled Lord Mark Kerr’s Dragoons. At this time a regiment was named after the officer who had received a warrant from the..Read More
Cobham’s Dragoons
Gore’s Dragoons were retitled Churchill’s and subsequently Cobham’s Dragoons. At this time a regiment was named after the officer who had received a warrant from..Read More
Battle of Culloden, Scotland
From 1745 Cobham’s Dragoons and Lord Mark Kerr’s Dragoons saw service in the Second Jacobite Rebellion. They both took part in the Battle of Culloden..Read More
10th and 11th Dragoons
In 1751 Cobham’s Dragoons and Lord Mark Kerr’s Dragoons were retitled 10th Dragoons and 11th Dragoons. During much of the 18th century, the Dragoon regiments..Read More
The 20th Inniskilling Light Dragoons
The 20th Inniskilling Light Dragoons were formed in 1759, during the Seven Years War. After 1746, regiments did not take their title from their Colonel..Read More
Battle of Warburg, Germany
The Battle of Warburg was fought during the Seven Years War between Britain and the Hanoverians against the French. Twelve British regiments were involved including..Read More
The 20th Light Dragoons resurrected
A day’s work for the cavalry soldier was ruled by trumpet calls, and was split between looking after his horse and riding out on patrol...Read More
The 14th Light Dragoons
The American War of Independence showed the need for lighter, more mobile troops. The 14th Dragoons were converted to Light Dragoons. Light Dragoons were required..Read More
23rd and 26th Light Dragoons
The 23rd Light Dragoons and 26th Light Dragoons were raised, renumbered and disbanded as and when the Army needed more regiments. The 23rd Light Dragoons..Read More
10th and 11th Light Dragoons
In 1783, the 10th Dragoons were retitled the 10th, or Prince of Wales’s Own, Light Dragoons. The 11th Dragoons were retitled the 11th Light Dragoons...Read More
The 20th Light Dragoons disbanded
The Treaty of Paris ended the American War of Independence.
War with France 1793 to 1814
In 1793 the French king was beheaded and France declared war on Britain. The conflict lasted 20 years and involved most of Europe. The 10th..Read More
Battles of Beaumont and Willems
Two squadrons of the 11th Light Dragoons were sent to fight in France and the Low Countries, serving at Famars and Valenciennes. They saw action..Read More
Battle of Montego Bay, Jamaica
The 20th or Jamaica Light Dragoons were formed again in 1791 to put down an incipient rebellion in Jamaica. Yellow fever took its toll of..Read More
The 14th Light Dragoons to San Domingo (now The Dominican Republic)
The unrest in nearby Jamaica spread to San Domingo (now The Dominican Republic). The 14th, 18th and 21st Light Dragoons fought a successful campaign over..Read More
Marriage of Princess Frederica of Prussia to The Duke of York
On 29 September 1791 Prince Frederick, The Duke of York, second son of George III and Commander-in-Chief of the Army, married Princess Frederica of Prussia...Read More
“Royal Sussex” adopted as the Quick March of the 14th Hussars
In 1801, while the 14th Light Dragoons were based at Canterbury the regimental band was due to play in Dover, but were found to be..Read More
Left Wing 20th Light Dragoons to Cape Town, South Africa via Brazil
In May 1805 The Left Wing of the 20th Light Dragoons was ordered to Cape Town to assist in putting down Napoleon’s Dutch allies in..Read More
Right Wing 20th Light Dragoons to the Mediterranean
300 men of the Right Wing of the 20th Light Dragoons were sent for dismounted service in the Mediterranean from 1805 to 1807. A brave..Read More