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Troop B, Washington Cavalry was a troop of the Washington National Guard's single regiment of cavalry. Raised in 1890, it served in California during the Mexican border war from 1916 to 1917 and in France during World War I. In 1921 it was redesignated Headquarters Troop of the 24th Cavalry Division. On the eve of World War II, it was converted into Headquarters Company of the 103rd Anti-Tank Battalion.
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Troop B, Washington Cavalry | |
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Active | 1889-1940 |
Country | Washington |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | Washington National Guard |
Type | cavalry |
Size | 35 (1889) 55 (1916) 99 (1922) |
Garrison/HQ | Tacoma Armory[1] |
Engagements | Border War World War I |
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The Tacoma Riding Club, later the Woodbrook Hunt Club, was founded by Troop B veterans.