23rd Light Dragoons

The 23rd Light Dragoons was a cavalry regiment of the British Army. Raised in 1794 by Colonel William Fullarton. The regiment was disbanded a short time later in 1802.[1] It was reformed on 10 March 1803 by re-numbering the 26th Light Dragoons, but was again disbanded while at Radipole Barracks on 24 November 1817.[2] The 26th Light Dragoons had been raised in 1795 by Major-General Russell Manners.[3]

Notable officers who served in the regiment include Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby, Sir William Payne-Gallwey, 1st Baronet, Joseph Muter and Henry Fane.

References

  1. "23rd Light Dragoons". National Archives. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  2. "23rd Light Dragoons". National Archives. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  3. "26th Light Dragoons". National Archives. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
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