The 6th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF, was a

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unit of the

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in the

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History

The regiment was formed on March 15, 1915, at

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. It recruited in

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, and

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. It sailed to England in July 1915, and after training arrived in France on October 22, 1915. It served in the field as

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until December 1915. On January 1, 1916, the six regiments of Canadian Mounted Rifles were converted to infantry and reorganized into the four battalions of the

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. The personnel of the 6th Regiment were absorbed into the 4th and 5th Battalions, CMR.

Perpetuation

The 6th Regiment was perpetuated by the King's Canadian Hussars, which was converted to an

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unit in 1939, and from 1960 by the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's).

Battle honours

* France and Flanders, 1915

References

Mounted Regiments of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Mounted rifle regiments of Canada Military units and formations disestablished in 1916 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) {{mil-unit-stub

History

Perpetuation

Battle honours

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