1930s Cavalry- Mechanized and Horse

[cbrunt]

Hey Gang,

Are there any folks here interested in the US Cavalry of the 1930s? Specifically for me, I'm researching the 7th Cavalry Brigade (Mechanized) between 1932 and 1940.

Building a "Combat Car" crewman's uniform but its 99% the same as a normal mounted trooper. So if any could share info it would be much appreciated!!

Here are some awesome images I found while searching the Life images through Google. Combat Car Crew, 1st Cavalry Regiment (MECZ)

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/5148/cccommander.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7065/ccmaint.jpg

Clint

 

[Story]

A good source on all things horse-cavalry related is

http://www.militaryhorse.org/forum/

 

[alden405]

ive got tons of stuff

ww2 horse cavalry is what i collect

 

[Widebrim]

Definitely of interest...About 20 years ago, PBS broadcast a program which contained interviews with former Troopers of this time period. They were (I believe) on a train, headed for Ft. Huachucha (?) to relive memories; most, if not all, were Buffalo Soldiers, and their recollections were fascinating. I also have a tape of a British programme on the Cavalry, and it contains touching scenes of U.S. Troopers in the '30s saying farewell to their horses. I know, cbrunt, that you are more into mechanized, but do you have History of the U.S. Cavalry, by Swafford Johnson, or Cavalry, by James Lawford? Very good resources.

"Widebrim," formerly G Troop, 1/82 Cavalry, USA.

 

[Widebrim]

ive got tons of stuff

ww2 horse cavalry is what i collect

Commonwealth only, or all countries? And when was the Australian Cavalry de-horsed?

 

[Fletch]

A good source on all things horse-cavalry related is

http://www.militaryhorse.org/forum/

They're not gonna want to discuss the combat car. They're horse people.

 

[draws]

They're not gonna want to discuss the combat car. They're horse people.

I agree, Fletch. There isn't much in the way of combat car crew uniform information anywhere, especially in the 30s time period. What is the consensus of discussing 30s cavalry uniforms/clothing in general and related organizations here, or should another thread be opened? I could contribute in this area if need be. What does everyone think?

 

[Widebrim]

I would agree, but since cbrunt started this thread, he should make the call.

 

[alden405]

Commonwealth only, or all countries? And when was the Australian Cavalry de-horsed?

Last horse unt was the 10th Light Horse,dismounted sometime in 1944

 

[alden405]

They're not gonna want to discuss the combat car. They're horse people.

militaryhorse is actually pretty open to all grown up war talk

cavalry uniform was the same for horsed or mech during this period

one big differance was spurs didnt get worn in half tracks or combat cars

having just said that i do have some pics of combat car crew members wearing spurs,so go figure

below isnt a picture of them

 

[carouselvic]

Uncle Dana...Mounted Calvary 1941 Fort Riley Kansas

 

[alden405]

112th cavalry,new caledonia 1943

 

[alden405]

Troop i,29th Cavalry Regiment 1943 at Ft Riley

 

[alden405]

some of the last horse troops

 

[alden405]

 

[alden405]

remount staff in Italy 1945

 

[alden405]

112th cavalry,of to New Caledonia

 

[alden405]

 

[Widebrim]

Great photo! Appears to be early-WWII, based on the Cavalrymen to the left of the honor guard. When I participated in a cavalry brigade change of command some years ago, there was a similar mounted honor guard as part of the ceremony. Commands were given to all of us by a trumpeter, and it was quite an experience.

 

[MPicciotto]

112th cavalry,new caledonia 1943

The horse does NOT look too pleased with the .45 next to his ear.

Matt