14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC)

14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC) Headquarters: Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada Regimental Birthday: 1 April 1910. Current Role: The Supplementary Order of Battle

14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC)

The 14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC) are on the Supplementary Order of Battle.

In 1964, the Honourable Paul Hellyer, Minister of National Defence, announced sweeping changed to be carried out in the organization and establishments of the Canadian Army. The Army itself would be integrated into a new entity called the Canadian Forces (CF). Overall the manpower would be reduced both because of the greater efficiency of the CF organization and in order to free up money needed for new capital projects. The Militia, likewise was to be reorganized and revitalized. As a first step, several regiments of the RCAC were converted to non-armoured roles and several more were reduced to nil establishment and placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle.

The revitalization of the Militia was not achieved and the Corps was left the poorer by the loss of these historic regiments.

In the late 1960's, the Regular component of the Corps was subject to a traumatic restructure and the end result was the loss to the Regular Force of The Fort Garry Horse. In the 1990's, a similar traumatic restructure, again saw the loss of a Regular Force Armour unit, The 8th Canadian Hussars (PL). Both of these units still live on in their Reserve Force units.

Lineage

The regiment was raised on 1 April 1910, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, as the 27th Light Horse. Historical Section.

Battle Honours

The 14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC) has twenty-one Battle Honours, of which 16 are emblazoned on their Guidon.

Regimental Anniversaries

The Regimental Birthday is 1 April 1910.

Allied and Affiliated Units

The 14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC) maintained a Regimental Affiliation with their Allied Regiment:

• The 14/20th Hussars.

Regimental Music

Music of The 14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC) consists of these Regimental Marches:

• "Bonnie Dundee".

Motto

The motto of The 14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC) is "FREE AND FEARLESS".

The 14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC) Historical Section

A short history of 14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC), from their creation in April 1910 to their being placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle.

Traditional Uniform

Blue uniform with white facings. A white Busby bag and plume.

Published Histories

There are currently a few Published Histories covering the history of The 14th Canadian Hussars (RCAC).

Regimental Association and Web Site

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