It was formed in 1959 by the amalgamation of 1st kings dragoon guards and the queens bays 2nd dragoon guards, both of which were raised in 1685 as laniers or 2nd queens regiment of horse, and peterboroughs or 3rd regiment of horse by james ii of england in reaction to the monmouth rebellion. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards, 1685. The online inventory contains records for over 100,000 objects. The royal scots dragoon guards carabiniers and greys scots dg is a cavalry regiment of the british army, and the senior scottish regiment. Publisher directory, dealer directory, bibliography of books and prices, free book search service, and more. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards 16851929 frederick white, andrew hilliard atteridge jonathan cape, 1930 world war, 19141918 525 pages. These records document things such as enlistment, commissions and appointments, dates of service, service history, casualties, desertion, pay and pensions, and discharges. Collection of items associated with pte albert pennifold, royal warwickshire regiment, 1894 c, and later 6th dragoon guards carabiniers, 3rd prince of waless dragoon guards, 11th king edwards horse, machine gun corps, lancashire fusiliers and the labour corps. It was renamed the 2nd kings own regiment of horse in 1714 in honour of george i.
The 2nd indian cavalry division was renamed the 5th cavalry division on 26 november 1916 and attached to the 5th army. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards, 16851929 by frederic whyte and a. Whilst 1st the queens dragoon guards qdg is a thoroughly modern 21st century reconnaissance regiment formed sixty years ago, it also one of the oldest regiments in the british army. Henry harry eden crout, my paternal grandfather, was a clarinet player in the 2nd dragoon guards queens bays, served in the 2nd boer war and remained posted to south africa for a total of 7 years, as part of the occupying army marie, and their baby daughter annie ruby crout, did not join him and i imagine this is because he. By continuing to use this site you agree to accept cookies.
While the prussian and russian armies of the same period included dragoon regiments among their respective imperial guards, different titles were applied to these units. My grandfather, charles william walker, was a sergeant in the 2nd dragoon guardsqueens bays, serving in ww1 and the boer war. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards, 19291945 by w. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards, 16851929 by frederic. Thomas anderson kings officer and jacobite gentleman. The 1st kings dragoon guards was a cavalry regiment in the british army. These registers include description and succession books, returns of officers services, casualty returns and regimental entry books, which include the names of enlisted men with details such as age, place of birth, trade and service. Queens bays 2nd dragoon guards in the second world war. History of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards, 19291945. Including a brief history of the 2nd dragoon guards barry l gardner, david evans on. Two years later, it joined the royal armoured corps. Complete news and information about books, publishers, booksellers, and authors for readers, researchers, and collectors of books about the second world war. Their job was to man and maintain the vast fleets of aircraft needed to attack german. It was francis who led the black horse at dettingen, an important landmark in the history of the 7th dragoon guards.
The royal dragoon guards are an amalgamation of four earlier regiments of horse. The 1st the queens dragoon guards qdg is a cavalry regiment of the british army. British 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer sword named 2nd dragoons. Light dragoons a regimental history, 17152009 general military. Nery certainly was a big deal for all three regiments plus l battery, rha, as the brigade was attacked by two german cavalry divisions on the 1st september 1914.
It fought in northern france in may and june 1940, before evacuating from brest. Queens bays 2nd dragoon guards in the second world war 1939. Have come across thomas richard wyatt who was in 2nd dragoon guards queen s bays from 19111927 approx as cant get his service records. My grandfather, charles william walker, was a sergeant in the 2nd dragoon guards queens bays, serving in ww1 and the boer war. History introduction 1st the queens dragoon guards. The queens bays 2nd dragoon guards national army museum. The royal dragoon guards have a long and distinguished history dating from 1685. Over two million american servicemen passed through britain during the second world war. The 2nd dragoon guards was a cavalry regiment that would have had an mg section as part of its regimental headquarters. While the prussian and russian armies of the same period included dragoon regiments amongst their respective imperial guards, different titles were applied to these units. Originally raised as regiments of horse and dragoons, they were subsequently designated as the 4th, 5th and 7th dragoon guards and the 6th inniskilling dragoons. Dec 23, 2012 2nd dragoon guards the queens bays this post will look at numbering in the 2nd dragoon guards the queens bays. The wartime memories project queens bays 2nd dragoon guards during the second world war allied forces index. Henry harry eden crout, my paternal grandfather, was a clarinet player in the 2nd dragoon guards queens bays, served in the 2nd boer war and remained posted to south africa for a total of 7 years, as part of the occupying army.
Served with the 7th dragoon guards in egypt, 1882 medal, with clasp for telelkebir, and khedives star. History of the kings dragoon guards, 1938 1945 by hutchings, b. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards 16851929. The queens bays 2nd dragoon guards were mechanized in 1938, and served as part of the royal armoured corps throughout the second world war. Nicknamed the welsh cavalry, the regiment recruits from wales and the bordering english counties of cheshire, herefordshire, and shropshire, and is the senior cavalry regiment, and therefore senior regiment of the li. Thomas anderson kings officer and jacobite gentleman 17201752. Regimental history of the queens dragoon guards, 16851992. History of the queens bays, 2nd dragoon guards, 16851929 by frederic whyte and a.
The information on this post has been compiled from a study of the 2nd dragoon guards and, from 1907, corps of dragoons service records in wo 97 online with findmypast and wo 363 and wo 364 online with ancestry. The regiment was part of the imperial yeomanry during the boer war and would remain in great britain for the first years of the great war. Historical record of the sixth regiment of dragoon guards or the carabineers containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1685, and of its subsequent services to 1839 1839 hathi trust. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards 1929. The list of details that one might find in these records is comprehensive, although the discharge information might be stressed even more, such as when, where and why the.
A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards, 19291945 uniforms and insignia tunic, full dress, other ranks, the 2nd dragoon guards the queens bays. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards, 16851929 uniforms and insignia tunic, full dress, other ranks, the 2nd dragoon guards the queens bays. On accession she commissioned them for permanent service. Just researching family members who served in the military. Thomas anderson kings officer and jacobite gentleman 1720. From its formation in 1836 to fight in the second seminole war, to its numerous deployments to the middle east, the regiment has distinguished itself in major campaigns. A history of the queens bays 2nd dragoon guards 1929 1945 by beddington w. Westmorland and cumberland yeomanry project gutenberg self. A regimental history, 16852018 by peter macfarlane isbn.
This is a list of histories of the regiments during the great war. On his medal index card he has 2706, d2706 and 389502 as his regimental numbers why would it change. Starting in 1756, seven regiments of light dragoons were raised. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This year, the holiday will have even more meaning for the families of two fallen wwii servicemen. The regiment was renamed the queens bays 2nd dragoon guards in 1921 and spent the interwar period in egypt, india and england, where it mechanised with light tanks in 1937.
Dragoon guards was the designation used to refer to certain heavy cavalry regiments in the british army from the 18th century onwards. History of the second cavalry regiment the history of. By 1918 it had left the 2nd reserve cavalry regiment when the 1st line regiment was converted to infantry and joined 5th reserve battalion, durham light infantry at suttononhull. Renamed several times, it was designated the queens regiment of dragoon guards in 1746 as it evolved into a dragoon. Queens bays 2nd dragoon guards in the second world war, the wartime memories project. British 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer sword named 2nd. Ansichtskarte postkarte trumpeter 2nd dragoon guards, queens bays, marching order and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Forage cap, field service, other ranks, 2nd dragoon guards queens bays, 6th dragoon guards carabiniers, 17th. The 3rd prince of waless dragoon guards was a cavalry regiment in the british army, first raised in 1685. This unit was the senior line cavalry regiment of the british army. In march 1918 the division was transferred to egypt, although its two british regular cavalry regiments 8th hussars and 7th dragoon guards remained in france. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of todays information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone. Posts about 2nd dragoon guards written by catherine.
He served in the 2nd dragoon guards, queens bays, household cavalry and cavalry of the line. Together, they seem to have managed to be present at most of britains wars since 1685. Microfilm copies of three order books of 8th coy 2nd bn 79th regiment of foot cameron highlanders, 1805 1814 and other miscellanous items. This book is a terrific testament to the regiments tradition of proud service in war and peace.
Great deals on britains dragoons toy soldiers 1970 now. Number 1 was the royal horse guards blue, and the 2nd 3rd and 4th were to become the kings dragoon guards, 2nd dg and 3rd dg. The westmorland and cumberland yeomanry was a yeomanry cavalry regiment of the british army that was formed in 1828. Nov 21, 2017 there are only twenty men from the 2nd dragoon guards queens bays who appear on a list of men from that regiment captured on or before the 25th december 1914. This post will look at numbering in the 2nd dragoon guards the queens bays. Christopher ianson 2nd dragoon guards queens bays d. Prior to the start of the great war, lieutenant ajr lamb of the 2nd dragoon guards was one of the first members of the british army to attend, and qualify from, a vickers gun. Aug 26, 2012 posts about 2nd dragoon guards written by catherine.
History of the second dragoons the second dragoons are the oldest mounted regiment on continuous active service in the u. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The 2nd dragoon guards queens bays was a cavalry regiment of the british army. The regiment, through the royal scots greys, is the oldest surviving cavalry regiment of the line in the british army. It was formed in 1685 and had a long and distinguished history until 1959, when it was merged. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards 1685. There are only twenty men from the 2nd dragoon guards queens bays who appear on a list of men from that regiment captured on or before the 25th december 1914. History introduction the relevance of 1st the queens dragoon guards and its history. He joined in harrogate and his service number was 6464.
Apr 17, 2014 the bays were part of 1st cavalry brigade briggs, with the 5th dragoon guards and 11th hussars. British 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer sword named. This regimental history of the royal dragoon guards is something new and different in an osprey book. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Bll01001095776 available at the british library uin. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards, 16851929. Additionally, documents from the commenwealth graves commssion. In 1917, the regiment sailed to france, to fight in the trenches as dismounted troops. History 7th dragoon guards association of atholl lodges. Books a history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards, 16851929. Private charles anderson, 2nd dragoon guards queen s bays at sundeela, october 8, 1858, private anderson behaved with great gallantry when his party was attacked by sepoys in the jungle, on which occasion he saved his colonels life.
Buy the history of the 2nd dragoons royal scots greys by almack, edward, the perfect library from amazons fiction books store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of second cavalry veterans, this veterans day will be a special one for the families of private first continue reading a special veterans day delivered by. Renamed several times, it was designated the queens regiment. The regiment was raised by sir john lanier in 1685 as the 2nd queens regiment of horse, named in honour of queen mary, consort of king james ii. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards, 19291945. They were converted to an artillery unit in 1920 and. History of the 2nd dragoons the royal scots greys, second to none, 16781893 by percy groves 1893 reprint groves, john percy. A history of the queens bays the 2nd dragoon guards.
It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 3rd6th dragoon guards in 1922 the regiment was first raised as the earl of plymouths regiment of horse in 1685, by the regimenting of various independent troops, and ranked as the 4th regiment of horse. Royal scots dragoon guards wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Exchanged into the 18th hussars in 1885, and retired in 1889. Westmorland and cumberland yeomanry project gutenberg.
When the territorial forces reformed in 1920, the regiment converted to artillery, forming the 2nd cumberland yeomanry army brigade, rfa. Almack edward the history of the second dragoons royal scots greys. Covers the royal scots greys 2nd dragoons, the 3rd prince of wales dragoon guards and the 6th dragoon guards. It was first raised in 1685 by the earl of peterborough as the earl of peterboroughs regiment of horse by merging four existing troops of horse. The designation of dragoon guards did not mean that these regiments the former 2nd to 8th horse had become household troops, but simply that they had been given a more dignified title to compensate for the loss of pay and prestige. The 2nd dragoon guards was a cavalry regiment that would have had an mg section as part of its regimental headquarters prior to the start of the great war, lieutenant ajr lamb of the 2nd dragoon guards was one of the first members of the british army to attend, and qualify from, a vickers gun course run by the school of musketry at hythe between 25 october and 15 november 19. Canada, british regimental registers of service, 17561900. In 1944, at the height of activity, up to half a million were based there with the united states army air forces usaaf. Britains dragoons toy soldiers 1970now for sale ebay.
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