2ND HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY REGIMENT

My Grandfather joined the Royal Horse Guards (Blues and Royals) in 1939. From December 1940 he was posted into the 2nd Household Cavalry Motor Battalion, which later became 2nd Household Cavalry Regiment (2HCR).
He was a Trooper, Driver operator, mainly in Daimler Dingo's (and maybe Staghounds). He deployed to Europe in July 1944, where he served until being transferred to the Reserve in May 1946, having been re-designated as a Royal Horse Guard.
Can anyone tell me;
*During his time in Europe (and 2HCR) which capbadge and unit designation would he have worn?
*Other than vehicle markings (Green over blue square with white 44), did 2HCR have it's own capbadge, shoulder titles, etc which grandad would have worn?
I would have enquired at the Household Cavalry Museum, but like most museums they are closed at the moment.
Hoping someone can help.
Regards

Shelldrake

 

Hi,

Does someone have the wardiary for the 2nd Household Cavalry Regiment from 18/19/20/21 september 1944?

Looking for info on Recce missions into the Maas and Waal area.

Best regards,

 

Hello, if anyone can post details on the forum I'd also be grateful, my Grandfather was a Driver/Operator (Dingo's) in 2HCR at the time and I am researching what he got up to!!

Regards

 

Hope this helps

 

Wow, exactly what I needed. Many thanks!

 

Very many thanks for sharing, really useful. If there's anybody else researching 2HCR (particularly B Sqn) I'd be delighted to hear from you. I have found Peter STORER at the Household Cavalry Archive in Windsor really helpful on matters 2HCR.
Best Regards for 2021.

 

ive been researching 2HCR for years heres the entire story of market garden http://www.daimler-fighting-vehicles.co.uk/14 Days in September.pdf