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1st Hussars History
I just saw on the McGill Library web site that there is a recently published history of the 1st Hussars by Michael R. McNorgon called “The Gallant Hussars: a history of the 1st Hussards 1856 – 2001”. It is published by the 1st Hussars Cavalry fund in 2004.
Dose anyone have any information about this book. I could just borrow the copy from McGill, however this may be a book that I might be interested in buying. Is it still available, and if so where? Thank you. |
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Re: 1st Hussars History
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Listen to the song "The Gallant Hussar"...Catchey tune...Wants to make me prance around my keyboard... http://www.contemplator.com/england/hussar.html
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This may help, go here: Cheers
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Thanks Mark,
Do you know if they will accept personal cheques, or will it have to be a money order? Also should the cheque be made out to the “1st Hussars Kit Shop” or to “1st Hussars Cavalry Fund”? I’ve found the following review of the book. http://www.journal.forces.gc.ca/engr...Reviews5_e.pdf |
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I'll call 1H tomorrow and get the details for you, they are here in the Barracks. Cheers
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Make your cheque or money order out to the 1st Hussars Kit Shop. They take either cheque or money order. Cheers
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Thank you Mark,
I plan on ordering a copy of the book in the next few days. John |
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Ok pardon me for asking,but it would help me understand
better.What is a Husser?? Cavalry?? I wouldnt ask but I dont know. Patrick |
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John, thanks for the heads up on this history. I will also be ordering one.
Ponysoldier, don't know what Hussers are , but Hussars were originally a light cavalry. (As opposed to dragoons who are usually heavy cavalry.) If I remember correctly "hussars" originated in central Europe, in the Austro-Hungarian army? The concept and dress of the units impressed the British army and they adopted these types of cavalry units for the imperial army. Canada, as a British colony, used the same term as a designation for many of its light cavalry units. Included in the Canadian army order of battle, but not an exhaustive list, are the 1st Hussars, 8th Hussars, and the Royal Canadian Hussars. |
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Re: Pony
Yes, that's correct. I can't tell you the history of the term, although you could probably find it through Google, but the following is a quote off the Canadian War Museum site giving a brief synopsis of the regiment being discussed here:
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1st hussars
In regards to the 1st Hussars, I need any info on a L/cpl Wilfred W. Bowcott, kia - 14 Apr. 1945, Apeldoorn.
I am researching this person for my sisters' sister-in-law.L/cpl Bowcott was her uncle. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Wayne |
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Morning all
The 1st Hussars manning their DD tanks were carried in to Courseulles sur Mer on the morning of D-Day by the British manned Mk3 LCT's of the 4th Flotilla of K LCT Squadron....their counterparts, the Fort Garry Horse going ashore to the eastwards at Bernieres and St Aubin being carried by the British Mk3 LCT of the 11th Flotilla of N LCT Squadron. Tony Chapman Official Archivist/Historian LST and Landing Craft Association (Royal Navy) |
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