21st Lancers
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| Founded | 1858 |
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| Color | Dark blue uniform with French grey facings, white plume |
| Type of business | Cavalry |
| Engagements | World War I |
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| North-West Frontier Province | |
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| ID | 1433371 |
About 21st Lancers
The 21st Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1858 and amalgamated with the 17th Lancers in 1922 to form the 17th/21st Lancers. Perhaps its most famous engagement was the Battle of Omdurman, where Winston Churchill, rode with the unit.