Hussars of Junín
Traditional military unit in Peru / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hussars of Junín (Spanish: Húsares de Junín), officially the Cavalry Regiment "Glorious Hussars of Junín" № 1 Liberator of Peru (Spanish: Regimiento de Caballería «Glorioso Húsares de Junín» № 1 - Libertador del Perú), is a traditional light cavalry regiment of the Peruvian Army. Originally the 4th Squadron of the Peruvian Guard Legion, the unit was renamed in 1824 to its current name after its performance in the Battle of Junín.[2]
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Hussars of Junín | |
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Regimiento de Caballería «Glorioso Húsares de Junín» № 1 - Libertador del Perú | |
Active | 1821–present |
Country | Peru |
Allegiance | President of Peru |
Branch | Peruvian Army |
Type | Cavalry |
Size | 3 squads:[1]
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Part of | Peruvian Guard Legion |
Garrison/HQ | Cuartel Barbones, Lima |
Motto(s) | Honour and Loyalty (Spanish: Honor y Lealtad) |
Colors | Maroon |
March | "Trompetas de Caballería" |
Anniversaries | 18 August 6 August |
Engagements | Peruvian War of Independence
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Commanders | |
Current commander | Cavalry Col. Carlos Fabricio Castro Ugarte |
Notable commanders | Antonio Gutiérrez de la Fuente Pedro Benigno Raulet [es] William Miller Federico de Brandsen Antonio Placencia Romero [es] José Andrés Rázuri [es] Manuel Isidoro Suárez Domingo Nieto Ramón Castilla |
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