Squadron A

Squadron A
	Squadron A Association Logo
Formation	1889
Legal status	active
Purpose	to continue, preserve and forward the traditions, memory and contributions of Squadron A and the Horse Cavalry.
Location	Manhattan, New York City, U.S.;
Official language	English
President	Michael D. Witter
Website	squadrona.org

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Squadron A refers to the historic cavalry unit of New York City's Upper East Side.

Squadron A originated with a group of wealthy young gentlemen with great interest in equestrian sport who formed themselves into a group called the 'New York Hussars". They adopted blue uniforms and headgear for ceremonial purposes that mimicked Eurasian fashions dating back to the Napoleonic and Crimean Wars. In an effort to become more professional and militarized, they extended membership to Captain Charles F. Roe, 20-year veteran of the US Army Cavalry, who inspired its membership with the cavalry spirit and military discipline. His efforts were successful to the point that in 1889 53 men were mustered into the New York State National Guard as Troop A, becoming the cavalry arm of the Empire State. Squadron A was officially founded.