17th Duke of York’s Royal Canadian Hussars | |
---|---|
Active | 1897–1958 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Militia (1897–1940) Canadian Army (1940–1958) |
Type | Hussars |
Role | Cavalry (1897–1939) Reconnaissance (1939–1958) |
Size | One regiment |
Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia (1897–1940) Royal Canadian Armoured Corps (1940–1958) |
Garrison/HQ | Montreal, Quebec |
Engagements | South African War First World War Second World War |
Battle honours | See #Battle Honours |
The 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars was a light cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). First organized in 1879 as "A" Squadron of the 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars, it became an independent squadron in 1897 and a full regiment in 1907. In 1958, the regiment was amalgamated with the 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars to form The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal).[1][2][3][4][5]