Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 16, Number 25, DeMotte, Jasper County, 3 May 1946 — Motor Power Passes Famed Horse Cavalry [ARTICLE]

Motor Power Passes Famed Horse Cavalry

Making way for the new, the historic cavalry will be merged with the comparatively new armored force into a single "armored cavalry" arm in recognition of new developments during World War 11, Sec. of War Robert P. Patterson revealed. Personnel for the new "armored cavalry” will not be drawn solely from the cavalry but also from other branches and in the same manner as it was drawn for the armored forces. While it was planned virtually to eliminate the horse from the army, It la contemplated that a small detachment of skilled mounted troops will be maintained to give instruction and train small units for use in rough terrain, and that pack animals will be retained tor specialized work.