21st Alberta Hussars

The 21st Alberta Hussars were a light cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1920, the regiment was reorganized as The Alberta Mounted Rifles.[1][2][3][4]

21st Alberta Hussars
Active1908-1920
Country Canada
BranchCanadian Militia
TypeHussars
RoleLight Cavalry
SizeOne Regiment
Part ofNon-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQMedicine Hat, Alberta
EngagementsFirst World War

Lineage

21st Alberta Hussars

  • Originated on 1 April 1908, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, as the 21st Alberta Hussars.
  • Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The Alberta Mounted Rifles.[2]

Organization

21st Alberta Hussars (1 April 1908)

  • Regimental Headquarters (Medicine Hat, Alberta)
  • A Squadron (first raised on 1 June 1901, as D Squadron, Canadian Mounted Rifles)
  • B Squadron[2]

Notable Members

See also

References

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