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1st (Royal) Dragoons

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Alternative name(s):
  • 1st Dragoons, 1751-1961 (Also known as)
  • Royal Dragoons, 1751-1961 (Also known as)
Date: 1751-1961
History: Prior to 1751: originated in Troops of Horse engaged in defence of Tangier from 1661 to 1684. 1751-1961: 1st (Royal) Dragoons. 1961: became Royal Dragoons (1st Dragoons).
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Swinson, Regiments..., 1972; L&I vol 53; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C285862
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1760-1878: 1st Dragoons
2
1878-1888: 1st Dragoons
The National Archives, Kew
3
1879 - 1914: G WO 76. 1st (Royal) Dragoons
The National Archives, Kew
WO 76/3
4
1855 Jan.-March: Cavalry Division, viz. - 1st & 2nd Dgns. 4th & 3rd Dgn. Gds. 6th & 4th Dgns. 8th & 11th...
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/1
5
1855 July-Sept.: Cavalry Division, Viz. - 1st Dgns; 1st Dgn Gds; 2nd Dgns; 4th, 5th, 3rd, 6th Dgn Gds;...
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/3
6
1855 April-June: 1st & 2nd Dgns. 4th & 5th Dgn. Gds.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 14/10
7
1881-1882: 1st and 2nd Dragoons
The National Archives, Kew
WO 16/1180
8
1759-1799: 1 Dragoons. Return for Nov 1759 can be found in WO 17/18(1)
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/16
9
1800-1812.: 1 Dragoons.
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/17
10
1759-1798: 2 Dragoons. Includes return for Nov 1759 for 1 Dragoons
The National Archives, Kew
WO 17/18