You may be aware of the BBC Panorama programme which aired yesterday, and the media headlines relating to allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan. We recognise that many of you, including your families, will find the material upsetting and a cause of potential concern. The allegations of unlawful killings and cover-ups could not be […]
ONLY 20 DAYS TO GO BEFORE WE DEPART Don’t miss out on this unique experience. D-DAY TO VE DAY – THE ULTIMATE GRAND TOUR BY JEEP IN SUPPORT OF THE LIGHT DRAGOONS CHARITABLE TRUST Following in the Tank Tracks of Heroes – Retracing the WWII route of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO) across […]
VE Day 80 : Operation Overlord and the Final Push Join Charge! volunteers on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day as they give a talk about the final 11 months of the war from D-Day to VE day focusing on our regiments the 13th/18th Hussars, 15th/19th Hussars and the Northumberland Hussars. The talk will then […]
Dear Association Member, Please find a summary of information, events, and articles that you may find of interest. Upcoming LD Association Events of Interest: 26th April Hull reunion The annual Hull reunion will take place on Saturday 26th April at The King Edward Pub on Analby Rd Hull. There is accommodation local to the Pub […]
Raising funds for the Light Dragoons Charitable Trust To commemorate the 80th anniversaries of VE day and D-Day and honour the fallen of our regiment I will, in 2025, conduct a unique and ambitious battlefield tour with a troop of WW2 jeeps, following the route taken by the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO) across northwest Europe […]
It is with deep regret that I e-mail/write to inform you of the death of Mr R Thompson who sadly passed away on 7th January 2025 aged 84, Ralph served 15/19 H 1961 – 1983 and then became the 15/19 H and then the Light Dragoons Museum curator from 1983 – 2005. Ralphs memorial service […]