Often overlooked but important to the men’s morale were the Auxiliary Services. Provided by various National volunteer organizations such...

The majority of the time in Crowborough was spent on classroom work as the need for training new soldiers and cross training veterans in...

On the 12th of October the Regiment was inspected by the General Officer Commanding the 5th Armoured Division, Major General E.W. Sansom....

Preston St. Hove

In June the regiment participated in its first large scale field exercise Ram III in which they were able to demonstrate their skills in...

During 1942 the Regiment became a bit of a traveling road show becoming quite adept at packing, moving, and setting up operations in a...

The beginning of 1942 found the Hussars becoming acclimatized to their new home. Aldershot was a cold, dreary, and generally uninviting...

1st Hussars HQ Camp Borden 1941 1941 started with the regiment regaining its name when the 1st Canadian Cavalry Regiment (Mechanized)...

For the most part 1940 was consumed with training, training and more training. Initial training introduced many of the young soldiers to...

The 1st Hussars were called to Active Service on Sept. 1, 1939. It was among the first Armoured units called to active service. The 1st...