15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars
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The 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed by the amalgamation of the 15th The King's Hussars and the 19th Royal Hussars in 1922 and, after service in the Second World War, it was amalgamated with the 13th/18th Royal Hussars to form the Light Dragoons in 1992.
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Active | 11 April 1922 – 1 December 1992 |
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Type | Line Cavalry |
Role | Formation Reconnaissance |
Size | Regiment |
Part of | Royal Armoured Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Fenham Barracks, Newcastle upon Tyne |
Motto(s) | Merebimur (We shall be Worthy) (Latin) |
Colours | Blue - Yellow - Red & Blue |
Anniversaries | 21 December Sahagún Day 23 September Assaye Day |
Commanders | |
Colonel-in-Chief | Princess Margaret |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | NCOs - Royal Crest. All Ranks Assaye and Elephant on belt buckle. |
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