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The 4th Cavalry was a
The 4th Cavalry was a cavalry
Historically, cavalry (from the French word ''cavalerie'', itself derived from "cheval" meaning "horse") are soldiers or warriors who fight mounted on horseback. Cavalry were the most mobile of the combat arms, operating as light cavalry ...
regiment of the British Indian Army
The British Indian Army, commonly referred to as the Indian Army, was the main military of the British Raj before its dissolution in 1947. It was responsible for the defence of the British Indian Empire, including the princely states, which co ...
.
Origin
Raised in 1838 in the service of the Nawab of Avadh the various changes and amalgamations are listed below.History
Converted in 1840 to the East India Company service as the 6th Bengal Irregular Cavalry. They were granted an Honorary Standard for service in Sind in 1844, hearing the device of a lion 'passant regardant'. As part of the 1861 reforms it was add to the regular establishment as the 4th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry The 4th's first battle honour was Afghanistan NWF 1879-80 for service during the Second Afghan War. They went through four changes of title between 1900 and 1904, initially owing to the regiment being rearmed with the lance. By the outbreak of war in 1914 they were stationed at Bareilly. In August 1914 they were mobilised as the divisional cavalry regiment of the7th (Meerut) Division
The 7th (Meerut) Division was an infantry division of the British Indian Army that saw active service during World War I.
Pre-1857
The Meerut Division first appeared in the Indian Army List in 1829, under the command of Sir Jasper Nicolls, ...
, landing in France in October 1914
In November 1915 they left the front and entrained for Marseilles, however they did not sail until the end of December. They were transferred to Mesopotamia, arriving in January 1916. They were transferred to serve with the 6th Indian Cavalry Brigade
The 6th Indian Cavalry Brigade was a cavalry brigade of the British Indian Army that saw active service in the Indian Army during the First World War. It took part in the Mesopotamian campaign and was broken up soon after the end of the war.
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. They left Mesopotamia and returned to India in late 1917.
In late 1920 the 4th Cavalry were sent to Palestine on occupation duties, not returning to India until January 1922. At Bombay in April 1922 they amalgamated with the 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse) to form the 2nd - 4th Cavalry. However this title was short-lived and the new unit was retitled 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse) by October 1922.
Titles
*1837 1st Regiment Oudh Light Auxiliary Force Horse *1840 6th Bengal Irregular Cavalry *1861 4th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry *1900 4th Regiment of Bengal Lancers *1901 4th Bengal Lancers *1903 4th Lancers *1904 4th Cavalry *1922 Amalgamated with 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse), to initially form 2nd-4th Cavalry then2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse)
The 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse) is one of the oldest and a highly decorated armoured regiment of the Indian Army. The regiment was formed by the amalgamation of two of the oldest regiments of the Bengal Army – the 2nd Royal Lancers (Gardner' ...
See also
*4th Horse (Hodson's Horse)
4th Horse (Hodson's Horse) is a part of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army, which had its beginnings as an irregular cavalry regiment during the time of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Formation
The regiment was raised during the turbulent ti ...
, an armoured regiment of the Indian Army
* 4th Cavalry (Pakistan)
The 4th Cavalry is an armoured regiment of the Pakistan Army. It was previously a regular cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiment suffered heavy losses as part of the 1st Armoured Division in the Battle of Asal Uttar during ...
, an armoured regiment of the Pakistan Army
References
Bibliography
* Kempton, C (1996). ''A Register of Titles of the Units of the H.E.I.C. & Indian Armies 1666-1947.'' Bristol: British Empire & Commonwealth Museum. * * Nath, A (2009) ''Izzat. Historical Records and Iconography of Indian Cavalry Regiments 1750-2007''. * * Indian Army List, various dates Military units and formations established in 1838 British Indian Army cavalry regiments Indian World War I regiments Honourable East India Company regiments 1838 establishments in India {{india-mil-stub