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Saskatchewan Dragoons
The Saskatchewan Dragoons is a Primary Reserve armoured regiment of the Canadian Army. The unit is based in Moose Jaw. Their primary job is to assist the Regular Force in meeting Canada's military commitments. Their training and equipment closely follow that of the Regular Force, which the Reserves are called upon to assist increasingly often. The Saskatchewan Dragoons are part of 3rd Canadian Division's 38 Canadian Brigade Group. Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, became colonel-in-chief of the regiment on visiting Saskatchewan in 2003, when he congratulated the regiment on its "contribution to Canada's proud tradition of citizen-soldiers in the community". Involved in peacekeeping operations in Cyprus, the Golan Heights, Bosnia and Croatia, members of the regiment have also provided aid during floods and forest fires in the prairies. Role Their role is that of a reconnaissance squadron. They examine an area in preparation for the advance of a main body of troops. They go forward ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Army
The Canadian Army (french: Armée canadienne) is the command responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Canadian Armed Forces. It maintains regular forces units at bases across Canada, and is also responsible for the Army Reserve, the largest component of the Primary Reserve. The Army is headed by the concurrently held Commander of the Canadian Army and Chief of the Army Staff, who is subordinate to the Chief of the Defence Staff. The Army is also supported by 3,000 civilian employees from the civil service. Formed in 1855, as the Active Militia, in response to the threat of the United States to the Province of Canada after the British Garrison left for the Crimean War. This Militia was later split into the Permanent Active Militia and the Non-Permanent Active Militia. Finally, in 1940, an Order in Council was issued to rename the active militias to the Canadian Army. On 1 April 1966, prior to the unification of the Canadian Armed For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bosnia And Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and Herzegovina borders Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and Croatia to the north and southwest. In the south it has a narrow coast on the Adriatic Sea within the Mediterranean, which is about long and surrounds the town of Neum. Bosnia, which is the inland region of the country, has a moderate continental climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. In the central and eastern regions of the country, the geography is mountainous, in the northwest it is moderately hilly, and in the northeast it is predominantly flat. Herzegovina, which is the smaller, southern region of the country, has a Mediterranean climate and is mostly mountainous. Sarajevo is the capital and the largest city of the country followed by Banja Luka, Tu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
46th Battalion, CEF
The 46th Battalion (South Saskatchewan), CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. History The 46th Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 23 October 1915. On 11 August 1916 it disembarked in France, where it fought with the 10th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on 30 August 1920. The unit has come to be known as "The Suicide Battalion". The 46th Battalion lost 1,433 killed and 3,484 wounded – a casualty rate of 91.5 percent in 27 months. The battalion recruited throughout Saskatchewan and was mobilized at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. The 46th Battalion had two officers commanding: *Lieutenant-Colonel H. Snell, 22 October 1915 – 29 August 1916 *Lieutenant-Colonel H.J. Dawson, CMG, DSO, 29 August 1916-D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The North Saskatchewan Regiment (1920-1924)
, garrison = Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan , battles = North-West RebellionFirst World WarSecond World WarWar in Afghanistan , battle_honours = See #Battle honours , identification_symbol = N Sask R , identification_symbol_label = Abbreviation , identification_symbol_2 = MacKenzie Hunting (pipes and drums only) , identification_symbol_2_label = Tartan , website = The North Saskatchewan Regiment (N Sask R) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army, headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with companies in Saskatoon and Prince Albert. Its current commanding officer is Lieutenant-Colonel Dennis Sansom, and the regimental sergeant-major is Chief Warrant Officer Jason Balcaen. The N Sask R is part of the 3rd Canadian Division's 38 Canadian Brigade Group. Perpetuations North-West Rebellion *The Moose Mountain Scouts *The Infantry Compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Saskatchewan Border Regiment
The Saskatchewan Border Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). The regiment was created in 1924 in Estevan, Saskatchewan, from the reorganization of The South Saskatchewan Regiment into five separate regiments. In 1936, The Saskatchewan Border Regiment was amalgamated with The Weyburn Regiment to re-form The South Saskatchewan Regiment. History The Saskatchewan Border Regiment originated as the ''95th Regiment'' on July 3, 1905, with headquarters in Regina. A Company and B Company of the 95th Regiment were designated the ''60th Rifles of Canada'' during World War I. On August 6, 1914, troops from the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles and the 60th Rifles of Canada were placed on active service, contributing officers and other ranks to the 46th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), throughout World War I. On March 15, 1920, as a result of the Canadian Militia reforms following the Otter Commission, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The South Saskatchewan Regiment
The South Saskatchewan Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces formed in 1936 by the amalgamation of The Weyburn Regiment and The Saskatchewan Border Regiment. It was reduced to nil strength and placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle (i.e., virtually disbanded) in 1968. They participated in the 1942 Dieppe Raid. History The regiment traces its lineage to July 3, 1905, when an infantry regiment was authorized in the District of Assiniboia and the District of Saskatchewan, which later that year became the province of Saskatchewan. The regiment was eventually organized as the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles, in Regina. After the First World War the 95th merged with the 60th Rifles of Canada (in Moose Jaw) to become the South Saskatchewan Regiment, which expanded to five battalions with the creation of units in Weyburn (3rd Battalion), Moosomin (4th Battalion) and Estevan (5th Battalion). In 1924, each of the battalions became a distinct regiment, and the name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Weyburn Regiment
The Weyburn Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). The regiment was created in 1924 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, from the reorganization of The South Saskatchewan Regiment into 5 separate regiments. In 1936, The Weyburn Regiment was amalgamated with The Saskatchewan Border Regiment to re-form The South Saskatchewan Regiment. History On March 15, 1920, as a result of the Canadian Militia reforms following the Otter Commission, the ''95th Saskatchewan Rifles'' amalgamated with the ''60th Rifles of Canada'' and was renamed as The South Saskatchewan Regiment. On 15 May 1924, The South Saskatchewan Regiment was reorganized into five separate regiments: ''The Regina Rifle Regiment'', ''The Assiniboia Regiment'' (now the 10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA), ''The Weyburn Regiment'', '' The Saskatchewan Border Regiment'', and ''The South Saskatchewan Regiment'' (later redesignated on 15 September 1924, as ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Royal Regina Rifles
, colours = Rifle green with scarlet facings (full dress and mess dress) , march = Quick March: " Lützow's Wild Hunt"Double Past: "Keel Row" , battles = First World WarSecond World WarWar in Afghanistan , identification_symbol_4 = RRR , identification_symbol_4_label = Abbreviation , battle_honours = See #Battle honours , website = , current_commander = LCol Kyle Clapperton CD , commander2 = The Princess Royal , commander2_label = Colonel-in-chief , commander3 = Colonel (retired) Randy Brooks CD , commander3_label = Honorary colonel , commander4 = Susan Barber QC , commander4_label = Honorary lieutenant-colonel The Royal Regina Rifles is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. Prior to 1982 the regiment was known as The Regina Rifle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
The 10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA is an artillery regiment of the Canadian Army Primary Reserve. Based in Regina, Saskatchewan, the regiment forms part of the 38 Canadian Brigade Group of the 3rd Canadian Division. Allocated batteries * 18th Field Battery, RCA (Regina, Saskatchewan) * 64th Field Battery, RCA (Yorkton, Saskatchewan) Lineage 10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA * Originated on 2 February 1920, in ''Regina, Saskatchewan'', as the ''10th Brigade, CFA''. * Redesignated on 1 July 1925, as the ''10th Field Brigade, CA''. * Redesignated on 3 June 1935, as the ''10th Field Brigade, RCA''. * Redesignated on 7 November 1940, as the ''10th (Reserve) Field Brigade, RCA''. * Redesignated on 15 March 1943, as the ''10th (Reserve) Field Regiment, RCA''. * Redesignated on 1 April 1946, as the ''10th Medium Regiment, RCA''. * Amalgamated on 2 August 1954, with the ''22nd Field Regiment, RCA'', the ''44th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, RCA'' (redesignated ''44th Medium Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Assiniboia Regiment
The Assiniboia Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was converted to artillery and today forms part of the 10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA. History On 6 August 1914, details from the 95th Saskatchewan Regiment were placed on active service for local protection duties. On 15 July 1916, the 217th (Qu'Appelle) Battalion, CEF was authorized for service, and on 2 June 1917, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 9 June 1917, the battalion’s personnel were absorbed by the 19th Reserve Battalion, CEF, to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 1 September 1917, the 217th Battalion was disbanded. Through the 217th Battalion, the regiment was awarded two battle honours: * Amiens * Arras, 1918 Until its conversion into artillery in 1936 the regiment perpetuated the 217th Battalion, CEF. Regimental lineage * Originated on 3 July 1905, as a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The South Saskatchewan Regiment (1920-1924)
The South Saskatchewan Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces formed in 1936 by the amalgamation of The Weyburn Regiment and The Saskatchewan Border Regiment. It was reduced to nil strength and placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle (i.e., virtually disbanded) in 1968. They participated in the 1942 Dieppe Raid. History The regiment traces its lineage to July 3, 1905, when an infantry regiment was authorized in the District of Assiniboia and the District of Saskatchewan, which later that year became the province of Saskatchewan. The regiment was eventually organized as the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles, in Regina. After the First World War the 95th merged with the 60th Rifles of Canada (in Moose Jaw) to become the South Saskatchewan Regiment, which expanded to five battalions with the creation of units in Weyburn (3rd Battalion), Moosomin (4th Battalion) and Estevan (5th Battalion). In 1924, each of the battalions became a distinct regiment, and the name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina () is the capital city of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province, after Saskatoon, and is a commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. As of the 2021 Canadian census, 2021 census, Regina had a List of cities in Saskatchewan, city population of 226,404, and a List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in Canada, Metropolitan Area population of 249,217. It is governed by Regina City Council. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Sherwood No. 159. Regina was History of Northwest Territories capital cities, previously the seat of government of the Northwest Territories, North-West Territories, of which the current provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta originally formed part, and of the District of Assiniboia. The site was previously called Wascana ("Buffalo Bones" in Cree), but was renamed to Regina (Latin for "Queen") in 1882 in honour of Queen Victoria. This decisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
