The regiment was originally formed as part of the Imperial Yeomanry in November 1901, as the 4th County of London Imperial Yeomanry (King's Colonials), with the Prince of Wales (later King George V) as honorary colonel. It was composed of four squadrons of colonial volunteers resident in London - one of Asians (British Asian Squadron), one of Canadians (British American Squadron), one of Australasians (Australasian Squadron), and one of South Africans and Rhodesians (British African Squadron). A New Zealand squadron was later formed, with the Australasian squadron being redesignated as Australian. It did not see service in the South African War. In 1905 it was retitled The King's Colonials, Imperial Yeomanry, and in 1908 became part of the Yeomanry in the Territorial Force. In 1909 the specific affiliations of the squadrons ended. With the death of Edward VII, after whom it had been named, it was retitled King Edward's Horse (The King's Overseas Dominions Regiment) in 1910. In 1913, it was transferred into the Special Reserve, and ceased to be considered yeomanry.[3] After the 2nd King Edward's Horse was raised in 1914, the regiment became known as 1st King Edward's Horse.[2][4][5]
First World Waredit
On the outbreak of war in 1914, the regiment was mobilised at the Duke of York's Headquarters in Chelsea, London, and remained in London until April 1915. At this point, the regiment was dispersed, and the four squadrons were sent to the Western Front with separate divisions. They were reunited in June 1916, the regiment serving as corps troops, and moved to Italy in December 1917. The regiment returned to France in March 1918, serving until the end of hostilities. Some reports suggest that the final British casualty of the war was a private in C squadron.[6] During the First World War Langley Park House was used as a hospital for officers of the 2nd Regiment of King Edward's Horse.[7]
King's Colonials Lodgeedit
The regiment was disbanded in March 1924, and both it and its comrades' association have ceased to exist. However, in 1909 the regiment officially sanctioned and formed a regimental masonic lodge, the King's Colonials Lodge No 3386, in London. As the number of surviving members of the closed regiment dwindled, they opened membership of the regimental Lodge to all interested persons, and passed all regimental traditions to the Lodge. The Worshipful Master of the Lodge has an official entitlement to wear the regimental tie. The Lodge continues to function, and to maintain regimental traditions. It continues to tend regimental graves, and to lay wreaths at the regimental memorials in London and France.[8]
Upon its establishment in November 1901 this regiment wore a khaki serge uniform with narrow scarlet stripes on the turn-down collar, cuffs and khaki cord breeches. The headdress was a wide-brimmed hat of khaki felt with a scarlet plume and lancer style lines. Unusually three badges were worn on the hat - two regimental badges in different sizes plus one squadron badge (elephant, beaver, kangaroo, ostrich or fern-leaf according to the parts of the Empire from which the London-based colonials originated). After 1904 a number of new features were introduced, including a large drooping plume of black/green cocks feathers modelled on that of the Italian Bersaglieri. Until the outbreak of the First World War, the uniform for full dress and off-duty wear remained khaki with scarlet braiding, piping and double trouser stripes.[9] The plain khaki field uniform of the British Army was adopted for training, active service and ordinary duty after 1907 and increasingly worn until the regiment was disbanded in 1924.[4][10]
^Hansard, 20 Nov 1918, Commons Sitting, 2nd King Edward's Horse
^Gould, Robert W. (1977). Locations of British cavalry, infantry and machine gun units, 1914–1924. Heraldene.
^"Building record 0162501000 - MANSION, LANGLEY PARK". Buckinghamshire County Council Heritage Portal. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
^The Centennial History of the King's Colonnial Lodge No 3386. London: privately published. 2009.
^R.G. Harris, colour plate 8 and text, "50 Years of Yeomanry Uniforms", Frederick Muller Ltd 1972, SBN 584 10937 7
^"Uniforms of the British Yeomanry Regiments". Retrieved 19 January 2018.
Further readingedit
James, Lionel, ed. (1921). The history of King Edward's Horse (The King's Oversea Dominions Regiment). London: Sifton, Praed & Co. BLL01012141165. Lieut-Col. Lionel James had command of the regiment.
November 23, 2023
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King Edward s Horse The King s Overseas Dominions Regiment was a cavalry regiment of the British Army formed in 1901 which saw service in the First World War 2 King Edward s HorseActive1901 1924Country United KingdomBranch British ArmyTypeCavalryRoleYeomanrySizeRegimentGarrison HQDuke of York s HeadquartersMotto s Regi adsumus Coloni 1 Colonials venture for the King EngagementsFirst World War Contents 1 Early history 2 First World War 3 King s Colonials Lodge 4 Colonels 5 Battle honours 6 Uniforms 7 See also 8 References 9 Further readingEarly history edit nbsp Rhodesian members of King Edward s Horse during the First World WarFor a later unconnected regiment see 4th County of London Yeomanry Sharpshooters The regiment was originally formed as part of the Imperial Yeomanry in November 1901 as the 4th County of London Imperial Yeomanry King s Colonials with the Prince of Wales later King George V as honorary colonel It was composed of four squadrons of colonial volunteers resident in London one of Asians British Asian Squadron one of Canadians British American Squadron one of Australasians Australasian Squadron and one of South Africans and Rhodesians British African Squadron A New Zealand squadron was later formed with the Australasian squadron being redesignated as Australian It did not see service in the South African War In 1905 it was retitled The King s Colonials Imperial Yeomanry and in 1908 became part of the Yeomanry in the Territorial Force In 1909 the specific affiliations of the squadrons ended With the death of Edward VII after whom it had been named it was retitled King Edward s Horse The King s Overseas Dominions Regiment in 1910 In 1913 it was transferred into the Special Reserve and ceased to be considered yeomanry 3 After the 2nd King Edward s Horse was raised in 1914 the regiment became known as 1st King Edward s Horse 2 4 5 First World War editOn the outbreak of war in 1914 the regiment was mobilised at the Duke of York s Headquarters in Chelsea London and remained in London until April 1915 At this point the regiment was dispersed and the four squadrons were sent to the Western Front with separate divisions They were reunited in June 1916 the regiment serving as corps troops and moved to Italy in December 1917 The regiment returned to France in March 1918 serving until the end of hostilities Some reports suggest that the final British casualty of the war was a private in C squadron 6 During the First World War Langley Park House was used as a hospital for officers of the 2nd Regiment of King Edward s Horse 7 King s Colonials Lodge editThe regiment was disbanded in March 1924 and both it and its comrades association have ceased to exist However in 1909 the regiment officially sanctioned and formed a regimental masonic lodge the King s Colonials Lodge No 3386 in London As the number of surviving members of the closed regiment dwindled they opened membership of the regimental Lodge to all interested persons and passed all regimental traditions to the Lodge The Worshipful Master of the Lodge has an official entitlement to wear the regimental tie The Lodge continues to function and to maintain regimental traditions It continues to tend regimental graves and to lay wreaths at the regimental memorials in London and France 8 Colonels editHonorary colonels were as follows 3 The Prince of Wales 29 November 1901Battle honours editThe regiment s battle honours were as follows 3 The Great War Loos Ypres 1917 Pilckem Cambrai 1917 Lys Estaires Hazebrouck Pursuit to Mons France and Flanders 1915 16 18 Italy 1917 18 2 3 Uniforms editUpon its establishment in November 1901 this regiment wore a khaki serge uniform with narrow scarlet stripes on the turn down collar cuffs and khaki cord breeches The headdress was a wide brimmed hat of khaki felt with a scarlet plume and lancer style lines Unusually three badges were worn on the hat two regimental badges in different sizes plus one squadron badge elephant beaver kangaroo ostrich or fern leaf according to the parts of the Empire from which the London based colonials originated After 1904 a number of new features were introduced including a large drooping plume of black green cocks feathers modelled on that of the Italian Bersaglieri Until the outbreak of the First World War the uniform for full dress and off duty wear remained khaki with scarlet braiding piping and double trouser stripes 9 The plain khaki field uniform of the British Army was adopted for training active service and ordinary duty after 1907 and increasingly worn until the regiment was disbanded in 1924 4 10 See also editCounty of London Yeomanry 2nd King Edward s HorseReferences edit The Prince of Wales and the Kings s Colonials The Times No 36770 London 17 May 1902 p 6 a b c King Edwards Horse kingedwardshorse net Retrieved 27 January 2022 a b c d 4th County of London Yeomanry Sharpshooters and King Edward s Horse regiments org Archived from the original on 26 September 2007 a b King Edwards Horse Uniform amp Badges kingedwardshorse net Retrieved 27 January 2022 Hansard 20 Nov 1918 Commons Sitting 2nd King Edward s Horse Gould Robert W 1977 Locations of British cavalry infantry and machine gun units 1914 1924 Heraldene Building record 0162501000 MANSION LANGLEY PARK Buckinghamshire County Council Heritage Portal Retrieved 29 October 2020 The Centennial History of the King s Colonnial Lodge No 3386 London privately published 2009 R G Harris colour plate 8 and text 50 Years of Yeomanry Uniforms Frederick Muller Ltd 1972 SBN 584 10937 7 Uniforms of the British Yeomanry Regiments Retrieved 19 January 2018 Further reading editJames Lionel ed 1921 The history of King Edward s Horse The King s Oversea Dominions Regiment London Sifton Praed amp Co BLL01012141165 Lieut Col Lionel James had command of the regiment Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title King Edward 27s Horse amp oldid 1176432623, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
