HORSELESS HUSSARS
CHANGE TO MECHANICAL UNIT THE FAREWELL PARADE (British Official News,) press Association—'■By Telegraph Copyrignt RUGBY, April 11. (Received April 12, at II a.m.) The Eleventh Hussars hade farewell to their horses at parade at Aldershot to-day. In a. few days the officers and troopers are to begin training in armored car work at Wool (Doiset) as the first step towards their transformation from a cavalry regiment to an armored car unit. The 300 officers and troopers in their saddles made a picturesque sight. Colonel Sutton (commander) headed the parade. Although the regiment, nhose record dates back to 1715, is very disappointed at the change, all ranks are intent on building up new traditions. They retain the title of the Eleventh Hussars.
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Evening Star, Issue 19839, 12 April 1928, Page 6
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