Regiment Catechism

Hodie Non Cras : Latin for “Today not Tomorrow”

Noun: hus-sars

6 June
Juno Beach (D-Day)

March
“Bonnie Dundee”   Listen

D-Day Commemorates

The actions of the 1st Hussars on D-Day are remembered as a key part of Canada’s contribution to the Allied victory in World War II. Their efforts on Juno Beach helped secure one of the most challenging sections of the invasion front and demonstrated the importance of coordination between infantry and armoured units.  

The 1st Hussars annual commemoration of D-Day is a solemn event held on or around June 6, recognizing the regiment’s key role in the historic landings at Juno Beach in 1944. Each year, the regiment and association honors the sacrifices of its soldiers and the legacy of the Canadian contribution to the Allied effort in World War II.

June 11- Le Mesnil-Patry
The Battle of Le Mesnil-Patry on June 11, 1944, was part of the larger Battle of Normandy during World War II. It involved Canadian forces from the 1st Hussars, and elements of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, which were tasked with capturing the village of Le Mesnil-Patry from the Germans.