2nd Dragoons (Canada)
The 2nd Dragoons was a cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with the 10th Brant Dragoons to form the 2nd/10th Dragoons – today now part of the 57th Field Artillery Regiment (2nd/10th Dragoons), RCA (currently on the Supplementary Order of Battle).[1][2][3][4]
| 2nd Dragoons | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1872 - 1936 |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Dragoons |
| Role | Cavalry |
| Size | One Regiment |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Saint Catharines, ON (later moved to Welland, ON) |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Pro Rege Et Imperio, lit. 'For King and Empire' |
| Engagements | South African War First World War |
Lineage
- Originated on 10 May, 1872, in Oak Ridges, Ontario, as the 2nd Regiment of Cavalry.
- Redesignated on 1 January, 1893, as the 2nd Dragoons.
- Amalgamated on 15 December, 1936, with the 10th Brant Dragoons and Redesignated as the 2nd/10th Dragoons.[2]
Alliances
United Kingdom - The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons) (Until 1936)[3]
Notable Members
References
- "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
- Defence, National (2019-02-15). "57th Field Artillery Regiment (2nd/10th Dragoons), RCA". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- "www.canadiansoldiers.com". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- "2nd Dragoons [Canada]". web.archive.org. 2007-09-12. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- G. Michael Kirby, Rounds Complete, A History of the 57th Artillery Regiment (2nd/10th Dragoons) RCA, published by The Haunted Press, Niagara Falls, Ontario (1997) (ISBN 1-895528-04-6)
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