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Home of HHT 2nd Squadron11th Armored Cavalry Regiment |
WE WERE TROOPERS All of us
that served with the 11th Armored Cavalry, either in 'A' troop with the first Squadron, 'F' troop in the second, a tanker
in the third or anyone of the Howitzer batterys or attached units; helicopter pilots to cooks, we were all troopers. AND NEVER LOST A
COAT OF ARMS The Regiment was organized in 1901 and saw service in the
Philippines, indicated by crossed bolos with red blades and blue hilts. A green cactus plant symbolizes the Regiment's service
on the Mexican border and in General Pershing's. Punitive Expedition in 1916.
The Regiment's symbol, a black horse, is represented by a horse's head above the crest. The colors of the Regiment, black
and gold, are prominant throughout the coat of arms. The unit motto, ALLONS, underscores the design. It was adopted by the
Secretary of War on 12 December 1934. ALLONS "LET'S GO" The Regiment's motto was adopted in 1920 after being adjudged the winning entry in a contest held among the officers and men of the Regiment. The motto was submitted by Captain John N. Merrill, then
Commanding Officer of H Troop.
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