THE GEORGIA HUSSARS
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N 32° 04.812 W 081° 05.273
17S E 491706 N 3549328
THE GEORGIA HUSSARS
Located in the park at Bay and Lincoln Streets, Savannah, Ga.
Waymark Code: WMWEZ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2006
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This troop of Mounted Rangers was raised by General Oglethorpe to patrol and protect the Colony of Georgia from the Spaniards and Indians. It fought at Bloody Marsh in 1742 and at the Siege of Savannah in 1779. Its record during The War 1861-1865 is unsurpassed as was its service in Mexico, World War I, World War II and Korea. It remained Horse Cavalry until October 1940. From Colonial times to Vietnam, Hussars have represented Savannah in all our Wars. It is still an active unit in the Georgia Army National Guard.
ERECTED BY FACTORS WALK MILITARY COMMISSION
13 FEBRUARY 1968
Type of Marker: Park
Marker #: Not listed
Date: Not listed
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