6th Prince of Wales's Cavalry
- 6th Prince of Wales's Cavalry
= Origin =
Raised in 1842 at Fatehgarh by Lieut. Ryves, they first saw service in the Gwalior campaign earning the battle honour “Punniar”.The various changes and amalgamations are listed below.
History
*1842 8th Irregular Cavalry
*1861 Regiment of Bengal Cavalry
*1883 6th( The Prince of Wales’s) Bengal Cavalry
*1901 6th Prince of Wales’s cavalry
*1906 6thKing Edward’s Own Cavalry.
ee Alao
18th King Edward's Own Cavalry
References
ref: Chris. Kempton: "A Register of Titles of the Units of the H.E.I.C. & Indian Armies 1666-1947"ref: John Gaylor: "Sons of John Company: The Indian and Pakistan Armies 1903- 1991."
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