5th Royal Irish Lancers
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The 5th Royal Irish Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army. It saw service for three centuries, including the First World War. It amalgamated with the 16th The Queen's Lancers to become the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922.
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5th Royal Irish Lancers | |
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Active | 1689–1799 1858–1922 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Cavalry |
Role | Line Cavalry |
Size | 1 Regiment |
Nickname(s) | The Redbreasts |
Motto(s) | Quis separabit (Who shall separate us?) |
March | Slow: Let Erin Remember, The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Field Marshal Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth General Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover |
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