21st Alberta Hussars
| 21st Alberta Hussars | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1908-1920 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Hussars |
| Role | Light Cavalry |
| Size | One Regiment |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Medicine Hat, Alberta |
| Engagements | First World War |
The 21st Alberta Hussars were a light cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1920, the regiment was reorganized as The Alberta Mounted Rifles.[1][2][3][4]
Lineage[edit]
21st Alberta Hussars[edit]
- Originated on 1 April 1908, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, as the 21st Alberta Hussars.
- Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The Alberta Mounted Rifles.[2]
Organization[edit]
21st Alberta Hussars (1 April 1908)
- Regimental Headquarters (Medicine Hat, Alberta)
- A Squadron (first raised on 1 June 1901, as D Squadron, Canadian Mounted Rifles)
- B Squadron[2]
Notable Members[edit]
- Colonel James Frederick Scott OBE ED QC
- Lieutenant Colonel Nelson Spencer DSO
- Captain Charles Pingle
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ a b c Defence, National (2018-11-29). "19th Alberta Dragoons". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
- ^ "The Alberta Mounted Rifles [Canada]". 2007-11-28. Archived from the original on 2007-11-28. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
- ^ "The Cavalry Regiments of the Canadian Forces: The Volunteer Militia from 1872 -1920" (PDF).