Denbighshire Hussars

The Denbighshire Hussars was a Welsh Yeomanry regiment of the British Army formed in 1794. It saw service in the First World War before being converted into a unit of the Royal Artillery. The lineage has been continued by 398 (Flint & Denbighshire Yeomanry) Squadron, Royal Logistic Corps.

Denbighshire Hussars
Active23 May 1794  Present
Country Kingdom of Great Britain (1794–1800)
 United Kingdom (1801–present)
Branch British Army
TypeYeomanry
RoleYeomanry Cavalry
Infantry
Bicycle infantry
Medium artillery
SizeUp to three Regiments
EngagementsSecond Boer War
World War I
Egypt 1916–17
Palestine 1917–18
France and Flanders 1918

World War II

North-West Europe 1940 '44–45
North Africa 1942–43
Italy 1943–45
Battle honoursSee battle honours below
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Col Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, 5th Baronet
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