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The Light Dragoons

The Light Dragoons were formed in 1992 as an amalgamation of 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) and 15th/19th The Kings Royal Hussars. These Regiments date back to the early 18th Century and were originally known as Light Dragoons. As the name suggests, Light Dragoons were Light Cavalry mounted on fast horses, able to move quickly across the battlefield.

The role of the Regiment today

The Light Dragoons are primarily a reconnaissance (recce) regiment, who are the eyes and ears of the British Army. Wherever the Army is deployed, in war and peace, the recce soldier is at the front, preparing the way for the rest of the force.

As a result, the recce soldier has to be a master of many roles. These can include scouting for information about the enemy or guiding fighter jets to their targets.

Soldier in operations

The job is done either in an armoured vehicle or on foot, in all weathers, and in a variety of different environments. Light Dragoons are independent, resourceful and tough.


Where Are We?

The Regiment is situated 2.5 miles from Dereham in a village called Swanton Morley. On the site of an old World War 2 airfield, the idyllic Norfolk countryside provides the backdrop for a modern barracks, a short distance from Norwich.

Soldier observing