24th Lancers
The 24th Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army that existed from late 1940 to mid-1944. Assigned to the 8th Armoured Brigade, the regiment fought during the Invasion of Normandy before being disbanded in July 1944. After disbandment, the regiment's personnel were sent to other cavalry regiments as reinforcements.
24th Lancers | |
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24th Lancers' cap badge ca 1941 | |
Active | 30 December 1940 – 24 July 1944 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Cavalry |
Role | Armoured |
Size | Regiment |
Part of | 29th Armoured Brigade 8th Armoured Brigade. |
Engagements | Second World War
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