The 11th Hussars started out as a heavy dragoon regiment, converting fully to light dragoons after 68 years and to hussars after a further 58 years. Dragoons were, in the previous century, …

Prior to 1783: 11th Dragoons. 1783-1840: 11th Light Dragoons. 1840: became 11th Prince Albert’s Own Hussars. Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central) References: …

Regimental Service: Major in 11th Light Dragoons 1 March 1794 (vice Carnegie); Lieutenant-Colonel in 31st Light Dragoons 25 March 1795; Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant in 31st Light …

The regiment was founded in 1715 as Colonel Philip Honeywood's Regiment of Dragoons and was known by the name of its Colonel until 1751 when it became the 11th Regiment of …

1715 raised as Colonel Philip Honeywood's Regiment of Dragoons; 1751 renamed the 11th Regiment of Dragoons; 1783 became the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons; 1840 became the …

1840: 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Hussars) named for the Consort of Queen Victoria (who was appointed regiment's Colonel). 1936? Palestine.

Prior to 1751: Brigadier-General Philip Honywood’s Regiment of Dragoons [later the title changed with the colonel’s name]. 1751-1783: 11th Dragoons. 1783: became 11th Light Dragoons.

11th Dragoons 1715 - 1783 Succeeded by 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons In 1840, the regiment was retitled 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's consort, …

This British cavalry unit was raised in 1715 as Honeywood’s Regiment of Dragoons and continued in service through the 18th century before being renamed the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons.

The regiment was commanded by Lt-Col A Money who had fought in Egypt in 1801. They broke a French infantry square after an exhausting day's fighting. the casualties for the 11th were, …

In 1751 they became known as 11th Regiment of Dragoons. When Lord Kerr died in 1752 Lord Ancram took command. The Regiment became Major General James Johnstones Dragoons in …

On 4th May 1811, the 11th Light Dragoons sailed from Plymouth, bound for Portugal and the war against Napoleon. On 30th May, Colonel Henry Cumming, 32 officers, 36 sergeants, eight …

A squadron of the 11th was engaged in an attack in the sandhills between Bergen and Egmond-aan-Zee in October, and a few days later two squadrons were engaged at Wijk-op-Zee, whilst …

On 24 May 1793 Dundas led the regiment in a successful attack on a French baggage train near Denain. They killed 50 men and took 55 prisoners and 8 wagons. Enemy cavalry tried to …

25th October 1854 saw one of the most famous military blunders in history – the Charge of the Light Brigade. This action was part of the Battle of Balaclava, in the ill-fated Crimean War …

The mirliton was a type of headdress popular with the French Light Cavalry and was said to have been inspired by an Oriental headdress. The cap was also worn by German troops where it …

The 11th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons were stationed in Kent when Prince Albert landed at Dover in 1840. It therefore provided his escort as far as Canterbury and part of the escort at his …