Dates: 1992 -
The Light Dragoons (LD) is a cavalry regiment in the British Army.
It was formed in 1992 from the amalgamation of two regiments, becoming the first dragoon regiment in the British Army for over twenty years:
* 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own)
* 15th/19th The King’s Royal Hussars
The Light Dragoons are a Formation reconnaissance regiment with a history in the reconnaissance role which dates back to the early 18th Century. Currently based in Swanton Morley, Norfolk, they are commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Angus Watson MBE.
They are highly experienced operationally with 14 tours of the Balkans during the 1990’s. They have deployed twice to Iraq on Operation TELIC in 2003 and 2005.
C Squadron Deployed on a 6 month operational tour of duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on Operation HERRICK 5 with 3 Commando Brigade , Royal Marines.
In April 2007 the majority of the Regiment including elements of HQ Squadron, B Squadron complete and specialists from D Squadron were deployed for a six month tour in Afghanistan with 12 Mechanised Brigade on Operation HERRICK 6.
The Light Dragoons recruit principally in the North East of England (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham) and in South Yorkshire and have strong connections with these areas. For this important reason, the Regiment is known as England’s Northern Cavalry.
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving Light Dragoons
" a youngun! ex 15/19 The King’s Royal Hussars and Light Dragoons. 1986 - 2001 my fatha was 15/19KRH ’59 - ’64 Barnard Castle/Munster if ye know anyone who might remember him! "
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" Quoting: Julian Shirley Can anyone give me any info about this regiment round about 1860/1880 as I have found out that one of my distant relatives was a captain in it round about then, he was the father of Anketell Moutray Read VC. Alright Julian, Let me be the first to welcome you to ..."
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" Quoting: John (scouse) Hirons Alright Terry, Eddie was in the 1 Queens Dragoon Guards, Infantry on on horse back. Not like you sabre carrying pig stabber waving merchants. Did you know the RCT was on the cavalry list & were intitled to wear spurs & the Gold band on their dress kit? Last ..."
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" Quoting: Terry Carey Erm, has the salient point in my post somehow escaped your eagle eye my Scouse friend? There’s a strong clue in the title of my old mob - lances are not sabres really though they can both give you a nasty prick. ( Should I have said that or am I doing it simply to ..."
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" A new US Army message defines the wear policy of the new Army Service Uniform and gives "bridging" strategy for transition to the new uniform. The new Army Service Uniform will replace the white, blue and green service uniforms. Soldiers are expected to posses the entire uniform by July, 2014. The ..."
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