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Description: Service record of Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) with portrait.
British Empire: Armed Forces: Units: British Cavalry: 1822 - 1922: 13th Hussars: Colonels: Baden Powell Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) 'B-P' joined the 13th Hussars in 1876 as a He was excused the Sandhurst course because of his high placing in the exam and gazetted straight into the regiment, then stationed in India. From the start he showed an aptitude for and enjoyment of military scouting and irregular warfare. He also developed an aptitude for pig-sticking, winning the inter-regimental cup in 1883. He was detached for scouting service in Africa, in the Ashanti (1895) and Matabele (1896) campaigns.
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