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 | |
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Active | 23 May 1794 – Present |
Country | Kingdom of Great Britain (1794–1800) United Kingdom (1801–present) |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Yeomanry |
Role | Yeomanry Cavalry Infantry Bicycle infantry Medium artillery |
Size | Up to three Regiments |
Engagements | Second Boer War World War I
World War II
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Battle honours | See battle honours below |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Col Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, 5th Baronet |
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