UK, Household Cavalry Records of Service, 1799-1920

Source Information

Ancestry,com. UK, Household Cavalry Records of Service, 1799-1920 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2020.
Original data: WO 400: WO 400, War Office: Household Cavalry, 1799-1920,.. WO 400: WO 400, War Office: Household Cavalry, 1799-1920, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, England The National Archives give no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives Image Library, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU, Tel: 020 8392 5225. Fax: 020 8392 5266.

About UK, Household Cavalry Records of Service, 1799-1920

Historical Context

The Household Cavalry is one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, with roots dating back to 1660 during the time of the restoration of King Charles II, when a Royal Mounted Bodyguard was formed in Holland from 80 Royalists. Up until the beginning of World War II, it acted as a heavy cavalry unit and continues to act as the public face of the British army at home and abroad.

This Collection

This collection contains surviving records of service for non-commissioned officers and other ranks who served in the Life Guards, the Royal Horse Guards and the Household Battalion, and whose Army service concluded in these regiments.

The following information can be found in the records where available:

  • Name
  • Regiment and rank
  • Next of kin
  • Medical reports and pension details
  • Age
  • Birth date
  • Relation to head
  • Marital status
  • Gender
  • Enlistment and muster date
  • Place of birth