King's Canadian Hussars

The King's Canadian Hussars
Active1874–1939
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Militia
TypeHussars
Role
  • Cavalry
  • Armoured car
Size
  • Independent cavalry troop (1874–1903)
  • One regiment (1903–1939)
Part ofNon-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQKentville, Nova Scotia
Motto(s)Vota vita mia
Engagements
Battle honoursSee #Battle honours

The King's Canadian Hussars were a cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army).[1] In August 1939, the regiment was converted to artillery and currently exists today as the 87th Field Battery, RCA.[1][2][3][4]

  1. ^ a b "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
  2. ^ "King's Canadian Hussars". 2007-11-15. Archived from the original on 15 November 2007. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  3. ^ "14th King's Canadian Hussars unit history".
  4. ^ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Artillery)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.