On mobilisation, the 'Hussars' would reinforce one of the regular formation reconnaissance regiments. R East Kent Mtd Rifles-----West Kent Yeomanry. The 69th Brigade, supported by the 99th battery, would land at La Rivière and move south toward Crépon and Creully to Saint-Léger, which was on the strategically important Bayeux–Caen road. UNIFORMS, ARMS & EQUIPMENT - HUSSARS. Westmoreland & Cumberland Hussars. During the Cold War The Queen's Own Yeomanry were a British Army of the Rhine Regiment with an Armoured Reconnaissance role in Germany. [28] The 198th SP Battery was scheduled to land six hours after the first assault. Below is a description of the basic orders of dress for hussar regiments, in regards to the different combinations of headdress, legwear, and tunics as addressed by the regulations set forth for la Grande Armee. These regiments earned Battle Honours which are commemoratedto this day. ... Hussar uniform evolved from the ethnic dress of The Hungarian Hussars. Laurence Pumphrey was imprisoned in Colditz Castle and, according to the donor, wore this cap while there (although the Obituary states that: 'Pumphrey...also bought and then donated a Colditz cap to the Imperial War Museum.'??). For this item, that is: © IWM UNI 11986. Son of Joseph Thomas Cunningham M.A.Oxon. In April 1916, the regiment was split up: In February 1917, the regiment reassembled and, on 19 March 1917, it moved to France, where it joined the XIX Corps a few days later. 4.3K likes. [29], Once the leading brigades had secured their objectives, they were to consolidate their position with the help of the 'Hussars' two other batteries. In 1794, King George III was on the throne, William Pitt the Younger was Prime Minister of Great Britain and, across the Channel, Britain was faced by a French nation that had recently guillotined its King and possessed a revolutionary army numbering half a million men. News has been received by Mr and Mrs Robert Carr, The Elms, Berwick, that their eldest son, Second Lieut. After a 12-hour battle and a 160-mile march through the night, they reached Athens on 25 April. The Prime Minister proposed that the Counties form a force of Volunteer Yeoman Cavalry that could be called upon by the King to defend the country against invasion or by the Lord Lieutenant to subdue any civil disorder within the country. [15], In February 1940, the regiment transferred to the Royal Artillery (RA) as the 102nd Light Anti-Aircraft and Anti-Tank Regiment, RA (Northumberland Hussars);[16][17] two batteries were equipped with 2 pounder Anti-Tank Guns (2pdr A/Tk Guns), the other two were light anti-aircraft (LAA) batteries. âSo we went on, first the Germans singing one of ⦠Use on personal social media accounts, provided the individuals are not promoting themselves commercially. Uniform of the 14th (King’s) Hussars This brass badge has the battle honour PENINSULA at the base so must date after 6 April 1815 when the honour was given to the 14th Light Dragoons. The squadron is part of The Queen's Own Yeomanry (QOY), a Formation Reconnaissance Regiment. Royal Dublin Fusiliers Collar Badge. Glasgow Yeomanry. oxfordshire & buckinghamshire light inf p coy pegasus company instructor p coy all arms pre parachute selection . WW1 Northumberland Hussars Yeomanry Other Rankâs Cap Badge. Dutch RFA. The 2nd Line regiment was formed in October 1914. Prior to World War I the regiment wore a dark blue review order modelled on that of the regular hussar regiments of the British Army. We have a great selection of booze on offer, both local and global, to please the most discerning of customers. Sep 25, 2020 - Explore Kevin Peart's board "Yeomanry/Militia/Volunteers", followed by 121 people on Pinterest. Northumberland Hussars Museum. this Northumberland hussars officers tunic had a hole to the back of the left shoulder, this has now been professionally repaired. ... HUSSARS-03. R North Devon Hussars. £10.00. A rare example of a Northumberland Hussars Officers Tunic. 33 joined on 4th May 1908 By February 1942, the 'Hussars' had moved to the 1st Armoured Division, with whom they participated in the Battle of Gazala. [23] The 102nd was attached to the 7th Armoured Division for Operation Crusader, in November 1941. The inside of the cap has an oil skin liner over a silk lining. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Music and Weapons and War. Victorian 20th Hussars Officers Uniform. This would have been his uniform. The Northumberland Hussars were, by this stage, a very experienced unit with six major battle honours, including two amphibious landings under their belts. Below is a description of the basic orders of dress for hussar regiments, in regards to the different combinations of headdress, legwear, and tunics as addressed by the regulations set forth for la Grande Armee. The historic fur busbies, with white over red plumes, were issued to all ranks for special occasions such as coronation parades. Obituary in 'The Independent' 4 February 2010. In 1849 an Army Riding School was established in Northumberland Road for the use of the regiment. Quick View. B.â Jameson, who landed at Zeebrugge with the regiment. Honorary Distinction: Badge of the Royal Regiment of Artillery with year-dates "1940–45" and five scrolls: "North Africa", "Greece", "Middle East", "Sicily", "North-West Europe", Prior to World War I the regiment wore a dark blue review order modelled on that of the regular hussar regiments of the British Army. These regiments earned Battle Honours which are commemorated to this day. 5, 7, 8th Dutch Militia. Filter by Surname: 2 people in our Boer War records. Good News of Berwick Officer SEC.LIEUT.ROBT. Do you have 5 minutes to help us improve our website? £10.00. The cap has two small white metal buttons bearing the badge of The Northumberland Hussars. The edges and top were trimmed in gold Russia braid. Charles joined the services on the 22nd of Jan 1915 as a Hussar 2/1. Price £5,000.00. The cap has two small white metal buttons bearing the badge of The Northumberland Hussars. Northumberland Hussars. Queen Alexandra,s Own Royal (19th Hussars) Badge. & Sophie Ingo Cunningham of Chiswick, London, UK. Royal Dublin Fusiliers Collar Badge. [7], Horse lines of the Northumberland Hussars, Bruges, October 1914 (IWM Q50713), The 1st Line regiment was mobilised in August 1914, at the Army Riding School in Newcastle upon Tyne,[8] and attached to the Yorkshire Mounted Brigade. Edwardian Aide de Camp to the Viceroy of India. FIELD SERVICE CAPS, UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, ... For hussars, the first pattern cap (also known as âTorinâ or âAustrianâ pattern) was also to be dark blue except for the 11th Hussars, whose cap was crimson and the 15th Hussars where it was scarlet. Northumberland Hussars Bank, 27/05/1966; Reference number: D-HBT/5590 Level of description: file Date: 27/05/1966 Extent: 2 docs Description: A large group of men in military uniform, assembled on a field. DE.O & Oflag VIB £19.00. HMSO:1960]. [41], Other 2nd Line yeomanry regiments sent individual. On 6 October it landed at Zeebrugge with the division. The Northumberland Hussars Honorary Distinction was similar. Personal use for non-commercial research and private study and other uses under the UK’s exceptions to copyright and those exceptions to copyright in place where the user is located. Then 'D' Squadron changed its name with Army 2020 to form command and support Squadron (The Northumberland Hussars) Queen's Own Yeomanry, equipped with the Land Rover RWMIK in 2014. For the next six months, they joined thousands of allied servicemen training in Britain for the assault on the French Coast. In 1833, 14th (Northumberland) Company, 5th Battalion in 1900, 15th (Northumberland) Company, 5th Battalion in 1900, 55th (Northumberland) Company, 14th Battalion in 1900, transferred to 5th Battalion in 1902, 100th (Northumberland) Company, 5th Battalion in 1901, 101st (Northumberland) Company, 5th Battalion in 1901, 110th (Northumberland) Company, 2nd Battalion in 1901, Regimental Headquarters and B Squadron joined the, A Squadron operated as an independent unit based in Scarborough. Joslen, Lt-Col H.F. (1990) [1st. [4], The Yeomanry was not intended to serve overseas, but due to the string of defeats during Black Week in December 1899, the British government realized they were going to need more troops than just the regular army. In October 1942, they became part of the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, with whom they took part in the Second Battle of El Alamein and fought in Sicily. Dark blue Melton cloth, with Field Officer pattern silver lace and cord decoration to the collar and cuffs. Manage this page. During the war, many regiments raised extra battalions which represented their regiment ⦠Downloading audio-visual for non-commercial offline listening or viewing. American troops and locals at the Dove Inn, Burton Bradstock, in Dorset, 1944. In addition, the Fourth Rhodesian Anti-Tank Battery, Southern Rhodesia Artillery was incorporated into the regiment as D Battery for the remainder of the North Africa campaign. The 'Hussars' are based in Newcastle upon Tyne. [33] The regimental headquarters and 'A' Squadron moved to Debden Gardens in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne in 1954. There is a visiting card fixed inside the lining printed with the following words: ' Sir Laurence Pumphrey Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador, Islamabad'. In 1942, the first of over 1.5 million American servicemen arrived on British shores in preparation for the Allied offensives against Germany during the Second World War. We will be adding regiment that we do not know as (Unknown) if you have any info please let us know. From the 16th of August 1916, Charles was transferred to the Machine Gun Corps. The most treasured possession of the 14th Kingâs Hussars (the 14th/20th Kingâs Hussars) is âThe Emperor â which is the Regimental name for the solid silver bedroom utensil of King Joseph Bonaparte of Spain, whose short reign began in 1808 and finished with the defeat of Napoleonâs armies in Spain by the British and Spanish armies in 1813. Northumberland Hussars. Queen Alexandra,s Own Royal (19th Hussars) Badge. The edges and top were trimmed in gold Russia braid. . Officer's khaki cloth service dress cap with brown leather chin strap and leather sweatband. Telephone 0191 224 1143. Corps of Hussars. (Component parts: cap and chinstrap). Oxfordshire Hussars. [24], In October 1943, the highly experienced 50th Infantry Division set sail for England, arriving at Liverpool on 5 November 1943; the regiment had returned to the UK after an absence of almost three years. The Queens Own Yeomanry was initially formed on 1 April 1971 as the 2nd Armoured Car Regiment from five of the yeomanry units across the North and Middle of England and South West Scotland. By 26 May, the peninsula was under allied control and the gliders had all been destroyed. View details. However, due to the many reorganizations which occurred inthe British Army since that time, it may be difficult to recognize the lineageof the regiments which exist today. [2], However, it was not until 1819 that The Newcastle Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry was raised. The Northumberland Association was responsible for the administration of the Northumberland Hussars Headquarters (situated at Northumberland Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne) and three squadrons: A Squadron (Newcastle-upon-Tyne), B Squadron (South Shields) and C Squadron (Morpeth). The regiment would then move between Corps, being attached to the VIII Corps in August 1917, III Corps in November 1917 and, finally, XII Corps in October 1918 where it remained until the end of the war.[9]. It was commanded by Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland, The uniforms had buff waistcoats, and gained the regiment the nickname of the Northumberland Buffs. The hat maker's badge is printed on the silk lining. He is among those men who inspired and encouraged me to learn about the Great War. Meanwhile, the follow-up infantry Brigades (the 151st and the independent 56th, which had been attached to the division for the assault) would continue the push inland, supported by the 8th Armoured Brigade and the rest of the anti-tank units. Officer's cap worn during the Second World War in Colditz by Lieutenant J L (later Sir Laurence) Pumphrey, another of the Eichstatt prisoners sent to Colditz in July 1943. THE NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSAR SACKVILLE ROAD, HEATON, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE6 5SY. The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, The Duke of Beaufort, Honorary Colonel in Full Dress, c.1910 Charlie Johnson Payne, 'Snaffles' (British, 1884-1967) 'The A.S.C. View details. However, some elements were evacuated to Alexandria. Officer's khaki cloth service dress cap with brown leather chin strap and leather sweatband. FIELD SERVICE CAPS, UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, ... For hussars, the first pattern cap (also known as “Torin” or “Austrian” pattern) was also to be dark blue except for the 11th Hussars, whose cap was crimson and the 15th Hussars where it was scarlet. However, on the outbreak of war on 4 August 1914, many members volunteered for Imperial Service. [27], The 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division was to assault Gold Beach with the 69th and 231st Infantry Brigades. Officers had red morocco shoulder belts, while troopers wore leather bandoliers. Discovery Museum. England. [9] It was the only 2nd Line Yeomanry regiment to be posted overseas on active service in the First World War. Most of the unit landed at Suda on the island of Crete. Robert Greenhan Carr, R.A.F., posted missing on 21st June, 1918, is a prisoner of war in Germany and is well. Entered the Diplomatic Service in 1945 and later served as HM Ambassador to Pakistan from 1971-1976. Eight regiments were converted to Armoured Car Companies of the Royal Tank Corps (RTC), one was reduced to a battery in another regiment, one was absorbed into a local infantry battalion, one became a signals regiment and two were disbanded. Officers had red morocco shoulder belts, while troopers wore leather bandoliers. Condition Report: Good Condition. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Please let me know if I have made any Regimental mistakes. The Northumberland Hussars is a British Territorial Army Squadron equipped with FV107 Scimitar and FV103 Spartan armoured reconnaissance vehicles. The definitive work on the Northumberland (Hussars) Yeomanry Cavalry is a book entitled âThe History of the Northumberland (Hussars) Yeomanry, 1819-1923â, written by Howard Pease and published in 1924 by Constable and Company Ltd (London). Victorian Northumberland Hussars Officers Tunic. 1/2 28th Orange-Nassau. They were an obvious choice to be placed at the forefront of Operation Overlord, the D-Day landings. With the Strategic Defence Review in 1999 the ⦠A hussar (/ h É Ë z ÉËr / hÉ-ZAR, / h Ê Ë z ÉËr /) (Polish: huzar, Hungarian: huszár, Croatian: husar, Serbian Latin: husar, Serbian Cyrillic: Ñ
ÑÑаÑ) was a member of a class of light cavalry, originating in Central Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. Sir John Laurence Pumphrey KCMG, born 22 July 1916, died 23 December 2009. The Royal Artillery was present in nearly all battles and would have earned most of the honours awarded to cavalry and infantry regiments. van Merlin's Bde. Shropshire Yeo. However the six bands of braid across the front of the tunic were silver for officers and white for other ranks. On 15 May, they again came under air attack; 11 German gliders also landed in the regimental area. The cartoon bug appeared in press adverts and poster campaigns as a menace who encouraged shoppers to waste money rather than buy war savings certificates. Uhlans. Netherlands Order of Battle (Waterloo 1815) (334 figures) 2nd Netherland's Division (Perponcher) Bylant's Bde. 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[22], Evacuated to Egypt, the regiment began re-equipping and was brought back up to strength with men from the 106th (Lancashire Hussars) Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery, which unit had been suspended due to losses incurred in the fighting on Crete. You can embed media or download low resolution images free of charge for private and non-commercial use under the IWM Non-Commercial Licence. Price £5,000.00. Dark blue Melton cloth, with Field Officer pattern silver lace and cord decoration to the collar and cuffs. Northumberland Hussars. The Queens Own Yeomanry was initially formed on 1 April 1971 as the 2nd Armoured Car Regiment from five of the yeomanry units across the North and Middle of England and South West Scotland. British Regiments in the Peninsular War 1808-1814 By Ron McGuigan. G. CARR, R.A.F. Quick View. Filter by Surname: 38 people in our WW2 records. [37], In 1999 'D' Squadron and Headquarters Squadron amalgamated to form 'D' Squadron, (The Northumberland Hussars) at Fenham Barracks and the amalgamated squadron was equipped with CVR(T) Sabre and then FV107 Scimitar Tracked Armoured Reconnaissance vehicles. [20], In April 1941, the 'Hussars', and other elements from the 2nd Support Group, joined the 1st Armoured Brigade for Operation Lustre, (the move to Greece). In the 1917 renumbering of the Territorials, the Northumberland Hussars Yeomanry issued numbers from the block 270001-275000. The 'Eichstatt Mob' replaced the recently departed Dutch, Polish, and French prisoners and made Colditz a largely British camp for the remainder of the war. 7th Belgian Line. A Royal Warrant was issued on 24 December 1899 to allow volunteer forces to serve in the Second Boer War. Price £4,500.00. [19] Two months later, the 'Hussars' converted to a three-battery anti-tank regiment, with one LAA battery re-equipping with 2pdrs and the other, 'A' Battery, transferring to the 25th LAA Regiment. Pub. Royal Army Service Corps, Officer in ⦠AU $95.00. [30], The 50th Infantry Division was considered to have performed very well in Normandy; out of the three divisions that were veterans of the desert (the others being 7th Armoured Division and 51st (Highland) Infantry Division), it was considered to have performed the best. In the summer, it was affiliated to the 5th Reserve Cavalry Regiment at York. It was one of the driving forces behind the British advance, but was exhausted by the end of the battle. Oxfordshire Hussars. A badge similar to this without the battle honour was worn by other ranks on the right side of the Tarleton helment. 6th Dutch Hussars. BERWICK ADVERTISER, 12 JULY 1918 . Many troops did get away, but owing to heavy shipping losses, the embarkation was stopped on 31 May and over 200 men from the regiment were left behind and ordered to surrender to the advancing German forces. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND (HUSSARS) YEOMANRY CAVALRY, 1819-1918. by David Thompson. Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. [9], Four Northumberland Hussars, who died in the First World War and have no known grave, are commemorated on panel 5 of the Menin Gate. [10][lower-alpha 1] On 28 August 1917, the regiment moved to Étaples for infantry training; this completed on 25 September, at which time the unit amalgamated with the 9th (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers as the 9th (Northumberland Hussars) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. During the Cold War The Queen's Own Yeomanry was a British Army of the Rhine Regiment with an Armoured Reconnaissance role in Germany. Glasgow Yeomanry. Unit History: Northumberland Hussars. The cap has two small white metal buttons bearing the badge of The Northumberland Hussars. Free exhibitions held in venues, which do not charge an entry fee. A rare example of a Northumberland hussars officers tunic. Victorian Northumberland Hussars Officer Uniform - Major B Count. [21], After their arrival, the regiment was deployed to hold the Metamorphos Pass in conjunction with the Greek Horse Artillery. The inside of the cap has an oil skin liner over a silk lining. Trooper, Duke of York’s Own Loyal Suffolk Hussars Imperial Yeomanry, 1904 Trooper, Northumberland Hussars Imperial Yeomanry, 1907 Sergeant, 23rd Armoured Car Company (Sharpshooters), 1939 On 22 April, they were subjected to dive bombing and tank attacks. Quick View. Therefore, TF units were split in August and September 1914 into 1st Line (liable for overseas service) and 2nd Line (home service for those unable or unwilling to serve overseas) units. Price £5,500.00. The Northumberland Hussars is a British Territorial Army Squadron equipped with FV107 Scimitar and FV103 Spartan armoured reconnaissance vehicles. In September, it joined the 7th Infantry Division at Lyndhurst. ⦠£39.50. A good brass example complete with slider. Ayrshire Yeomanry. Royal Artillery ADC to Queen Victoria - Hon Col Sir RHA Ogilvy Bt. [26] In addition, the regiment was reinforced by the 198th and 234th SP A/Tk Batteries (both with 12 M10s), which were detached from XXX Corps's 73rd Anti-Tank Regiment RA. Royal Artillery ADC to Queen Victoria - Hon Col Sir RHA Ogilvy Bt. Quick View. Dark blue overalls (tight fitting cavalry trousers) with double whi⦠NE1 4JA Newcastle upon Tyne. [40] After 1914 the Northumberland Hussars wore the standard khaki service dress with regimental insignia for nearly all occasions. It started numbering from 1 in 1908. [9], The 3rd Line regiment was formed at Gosforth Park in February 1915 and then move to Stocksfield-on-Tyne. British Army Uniform British Uniforms Napoleonic Wars History Empire Miniatures Military Uniforms Caricatures Soldiers. 27th Dutch Jagers. Quick View. [35] The Northumberland Hussars designation was preserved on the formation of 'D' Squadron (The Northumberland Hussars) at Fox Barracks in Cramlington, Northumberland in 1986: the squadron was equipped with Fox armoured reconnaissance vehicles. A PRISONER. Copies: Digital surrogate Add a contribution. View details. 1,2,3 2nd Nassau. A Fifth, Shoeing Smith G. Stephenson, was recently added to Panel 60. Shortly afterward, in 1831, the regiment was used against its own countrymen, putting down the miners' strikes of that year. Officer's cap worn in Colditz by Lieutenant J L (later Sir Laurence) Pumphrey, another of the Eichstatt prisoners sent to Colditz in July 1943. Edwardian Aide de Camp to the Viceroy of India. UNIFORMS, ARMS & EQUIPMENT - HUSSARS. Filter by Surname: 1465 people in our WW1 records. Westmoreland & Cumberland Hussars. Royal 1st Devon. Price £4,500.00. Later, a 3rd Line was formed to act as a reserve, providing trained replacements for the 1st and 2nd Line regiments. WW1 BRITISH ARMY UNIFORM CAP & COLLAR BADGES NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS YEOMANRY. [3] In 1876, the regiment was renamed the Northumberland (Hussars) Yeomanry Cavalry. ... Hussar uniform evolved from the ethnic dress of The Hungarian Hussars. Dark blue overalls (tight fitting cavalry trousers) with double white stripes were worn for off duty wear and dismounted parades. Most Yeomanry uniforms display white / silver lace, as opposed to the yellow / gold of the regulars (though there were, of course, exceptions to a rule that could never be fully enforced). p coy parachute regiment pathfinder platoon 1 para parachute regiment 2 para 3 para 4 para 10 para 12th / 13th para On mobilisation, the 'Hussars' would reinforce one of the regular formation reconnaissance regiments. This page is dedicated to the memory of George âG. Age 28. Victorian Northumberland Hussars Officer Uniform - Major B Count. Military Art Military History Military Uniforms British Uniforms Napoleonic Wars British Army 15th Century Superhero Revolution. Honorary Distinction from the Second World War, awarded to the Shropshire Yeomanry for service as a Royal Artillery regiment. ', a standing officer of the Army Service Corps 27 x 15.5cm In a later mount and ebonised frame. The 'Eichstatt Mob' replaced the recently departed Dutch, Polish, and French prisoners and made Colditz a largely British camp for the remainder of the war. View details. At this time, the regiment had a strength of 578 men, 168 vehicles and 48 x 2pdrs. W. Somerset Yeo. shipping: + AU $32.00 shipping . [5] The regiment provided:[6], In accordance with the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907 (7 Edw. [17] Following the conversion, the regiment was unofficially considered to be a Royal Horse Artillery unit. Hussar Dress During The First Empire. Filter by Surname: 79 people in our Post WW2 records. However, due to the many reorganizations which occurred in the British Army since that time, it may be difficult to recognize the lineage of the regiments which exist today. Together with their New Zealand allies, the 'Hussars' acted as a rearguard. Uniforms And Head Wear; Cap Badges And Cloth Badges; Equipment; ... Northumberland Hussars South Africa 1900-02 Enamel Badge. Officer's khaki cloth service dress cap with brown leather chin strap and leather sweatband. To each breast six loops of silver bullion gimp cord, with olivette fasteningâs. Northumberland Hussar, Newcastle upon Tyne: See 209 unbiased reviews of Northumberland Hussar, rated 4 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #359 of ⦠R East Kent Mtd Rifles-----West Kent Yeomanry. [16], In October 1940, the division set sail for the Middle East, arriving in the new year. Occupation was that of a steward and the regiment was the Northumberland Hussars Yeomanry. With the Strategic Defence Review in 1999 the … The Northumberland Hussar. 7, c.9) which brought the Territorial Force into being, the TF was intended to be a home defence force for service during wartime and members could not be compelled to serve outside the country. The Hussars were affiliated with the ⦠Northumberland hussars officers tunic. Price £4,500.00. 7 people in our Victorian Conflicts records. [22], Troops take shelter near an M10 tank destroyer, used by 102nd (Northumberland Hussars) Anti-Tank Regiment; 6 June 1944, On the island, they were equipped with rifles and tasked to fight as infantry on the Akrotiri Peninsula between Canea and Suda. Served with The Northumberland Hussars in Greece and Crete. [18] Following conversion, the regiment joined the 2nd Armoured Division's 2nd Support Group. Non-Commercial educational use for the purpose of teaching and instruction, including internal training. This unpleasant-looking character is called the Squander Bug, and it was created during the Second World War by artist Phillip Boydell, an employee of the National Savings Committee. WAR NEWS . The experience of the First World War made it clear that cavalry was surfeit.