20th
Border Horse
Hussars was a regiment of cavalry formed in the Canadian
Army as part of the Militia.
Lineage
- 1 Apr 1908: 20th
Mounted Rifles raised at Pipestone, Man.
- 1 Mar 1910: Redesignated
as 20th Border Horse
- 15 Mar 1920:
Redesignated as The Border Horse as part of the Otter
Committee reorganizations of the Militia.1
History
Details of the Regiment were placed on active service on 6
August 1914 for local protective duty. The regiment sent
troops to the 6th Battalion, CEF upon its formation in
September 1914. The 6th Battalion was redesignated "Canadian
Cavalry Depot" in the UK on 6 March 1915 and provided
reinforcements to the Canadian Corps.2
Field Force Contributions
Contributed volunteers to the 6th Battalion, CEF. The Border
Horse eventually perpetuated the 6th Battalion, CEF.3 |
20th
Border Horse |
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Headquarters:
Pipestone, MB
Predecessor: None
Perpetuates: None
Raised: 1 April 1908
Redesignated as: The Border Horse 15 March
1920 |
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