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==Lineage==
==Lineage==
The '''12th Manitoba Dragoons''' were formed in Brandon, Manitoba on 1 July 1903, when the '''12th "Manitoba Dragoons"''' were authorized to be formed. On 31 January 1935, the Regiment was amalgamated with '''The Border Horse''', retaining its designation as the 12th Manitoba Dragoons. It was redesignated: '''12th (Reserve) Manitoba Dragoons''' on 7 November 1940; '''18th Armoured Car Regiment (12th Dragoons), RCAC''' on 1 April 1946; '''12th Manitoba Dragoons, (18th Armoured Car Regiment)''' on 4 February 1949; '''12th Manitoba Dragoons (18th Armoured Regiment)''' on 1 October 1954; and '''12th Manitoba Dragoons''' on 19 May 1958. It was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 31 December 1964 as part of reductions of the Army Reserve.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
The '''12th Manitoba Dragoons''' were formed in Brandon, Manitoba on 1 July 1903, when the '''12th "Manitoba Dragoons"''' were authorized to be formed. On 31 January 1935, the Regiment was amalgamated with '''The Border Horse''', retaining its designation as the 12th Manitoba Dragoons. It was redesignated: '''12th (Reserve) Manitoba Dragoons''' on 7 November 1940; '''18th Armoured Car Regiment (12th Dragoons), RCAC''' on 1 April 1946; '''12th Manitoba Dragoons, (18th Armoured Car Regiment)''' on 4 February 1949; '''12th Manitoba Dragoons (18th Armoured Regiment)''' on 1 October 1954; and '''12th Manitoba Dragoons''' on 19 May 1958. It was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 31 December 1964 as part of reductions of the Army Reserve.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>

The Border Horse originated in Estevan, Saskatchewan on 1 April 1908 as the '''20th Mounted Rifles'''. It was redesignated the '''20th Border Horse''' on 1 March 1910 and '''The Border Horse''' on 15 March 1920. On 31 January 1935, it was amalgamated with the 12th Manitoba Dragoons.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>


==Perpetuations==
==Perpetuations==
*95th Battalion, Manitoba Grenadiers (North-West Rebellion, 1885)
*95th Battalion, Manitoba Grenadiers (North-West Rebellion, 1885)
*6th Battalion, CEF
*[[6th Battalion (Fort Garry Horse), CEF]]
*32nd Battalion, CEF<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
*32nd Battalion, CEF<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>


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During the Great War, the Regiment raised two battalions for the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
During the Great War, the Regiment raised two battalions for the Canadian Expeditionary Force.


The '''6th Battalion, CEF''' was authorized on 10 August 1914, and embarked for [[United Kingdom|Britain]] on 29 September 1914. It formed the nucleus of the Remount Depot on 20 January 1915, and the remainder of the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the '''Canadian Cavalry Depot, CEF,''' on 6 March 1915 to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 5 April 1918.<ref name = "cfp">Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref> The battalion The battalion recruited in Portage la Prairie, Roblin, Pipestone and Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and Pincher Creek, Alberta and was mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec.
The '''6th Battalion, (Fort Garry Horse) CEF''' was authorized on 10 August 1914, and embarked for [[United Kingdom|Britain]] on 29 September 1914. It formed the nucleus of the Remount Depot on 20 January 1915, and the remainder of the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the '''Canadian Cavalry Depot, CEF,''' on 6 March 1915 to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 5 April 1918.<ref name = "cfp">Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref> The battalion The battalion recruited in Portage la Prairie, Roblin, Pipestone and Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and Pincher Creek, Alberta and was mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec.
<ref>Over the Top!: Canadian Infantry in the First World War, John F. Meek 1971, Orangeville, Ontario, ISBN 0906158109</ref>
<ref>Over the Top!: Canadian Infantry in the First World War, John F. Meek 1971, Orangeville, Ontario, ISBN 0906158109</ref>
The 6th Battalion was commanded by Lt.-Col. J.G. Rattray<ref>Over the Top!: Canadian Infantry in the First World War, John F. Meek 1971, Orangeville, Ontario, ISBN 0906158109</ref>
The 6th Battalion was commanded by Lt.-Col. J.G. Rattray<ref>Over the Top!: Canadian Infantry in the First World War, John F. Meek 1971, Orangeville, Ontario, ISBN 0906158109</ref>



The '''32nd Battalion, CEF''', was authorized on 3 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 23 February 1915. It was redesignated the '''32nd Reserve Battalion, CEF''', on 18 April 1915 and on 4 January 1917 its personnel were absorbed by the '''15th Reserve Battalion, CEF''', to provide reinforcements for Canadian Corps units in the field.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
The '''32nd Battalion, CEF''', was authorized on 3 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 23 February 1915. It was redesignated the '''32nd Reserve Battalion, CEF''', on 18 April 1915 and on 4 January 1917 its personnel were absorbed by the '''15th Reserve Battalion, CEF''', to provide reinforcements for Canadian Corps units in the field.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>

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12th Manitoba Dragoons
XII Manitoba Dragoons Cap Badge
Active1903 - 1964
CountryCanada
BranchPrimary Reserve (Militia)
TypeLine Cavalry
RoleArmoured Reconnaissance
Part ofRoyal Canadian Armoured Corps
Garrison/HQVirden, Manitoba
Motto(s)"Ubique Honor et Equis"
(Everywhere Honour and by Horse)
MarchColonel Bogey
Battle honoursNorth West Canada, 1885; South Africa, 1900; Ypres, 1915; Festubert, 1915; Mount Sorrel; Somme, 1916, '18; Cambrai, 1917; Amiens; Hindenburg Line; Pursuit to Mons; Falaise; Falaise Road; The Laison; Chambois; The Rhineland; Bad Zwischenahn; North-West Europe, 1944–1945

12th Manitoba Dragoons was an armoured regiment of the Canadian Army.

Lineage

The 12th Manitoba Dragoons were formed in Brandon, Manitoba on 1 July 1903, when the 12th "Manitoba Dragoons" were authorized to be formed. On 31 January 1935, the Regiment was amalgamated with The Border Horse, retaining its designation as the 12th Manitoba Dragoons. It was redesignated: 12th (Reserve) Manitoba Dragoons on 7 November 1940; 18th Armoured Car Regiment (12th Dragoons), RCAC on 1 April 1946; 12th Manitoba Dragoons, (18th Armoured Car Regiment) on 4 February 1949; 12th Manitoba Dragoons (18th Armoured Regiment) on 1 October 1954; and 12th Manitoba Dragoons on 19 May 1958. It was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 31 December 1964 as part of reductions of the Army Reserve.[1]

The Border Horse originated in Estevan, Saskatchewan on 1 April 1908 as the 20th Mounted Rifles. It was redesignated the 20th Border Horse on 1 March 1910 and The Border Horse on 15 March 1920. On 31 January 1935, it was amalgamated with the 12th Manitoba Dragoons.[2]

Perpetuations

Operational History

North West Rebellion

The 95th Battalion Manitoba Grenadiers was mobilized for active service on 10 April 1885, when "a Battalion at Winnipeg" was authorized to be formed. The battalion served in the Alberta Column of the North West Field Force and was removed from active service on 18 September 1885. The battalion was retained on the Non- Permanent Active Militia order of battle.[4]

South African War

The Manitoba Dragoons contributed volunteers for the Canadian contingents in the field.[5]

The Great War

During the Great War, the Regiment raised two battalions for the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

The 6th Battalion, (Fort Garry Horse) CEF was authorized on 10 August 1914, and embarked for Britain on 29 September 1914. It formed the nucleus of the Remount Depot on 20 January 1915, and the remainder of the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the Canadian Cavalry Depot, CEF, on 6 March 1915 to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 5 April 1918.[6] The battalion The battalion recruited in Portage la Prairie, Roblin, Pipestone and Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and Pincher Creek, Alberta and was mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec. [7] The 6th Battalion was commanded by Lt.-Col. J.G. Rattray[8]

The 32nd Battalion, CEF, was authorized on 3 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 23 February 1915. It was redesignated the 32nd Reserve Battalion, CEF, on 18 April 1915 and on 4 January 1917 its personnel were absorbed by the 15th Reserve Battalion, CEF, to provide reinforcements for Canadian Corps units in the field.[9] The battalion recruited in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and was mobilized at Winnipeg.[10]

The 32nd Battalion had three officers commanding:

  • Lt.-Col. H.J. Cowan, 7 March 1915-15 September 1915
  • Lt.-Col. C.D. MacPherson, 15 September 1915-1 August 1916
  • Lt.-Col. F.J. Clarke, 2 August 1915-2 January 1917[11]

The battalion was awarded the battle honour "THE GREAT WAR 1915-17."[12]

The Second World War

During the Second World War the Regiment mobilized the 18th (Manitoba) Reconnaissance Battalion, CAC, CASF, for active service on 10 May 1941. It was redesignated the 18th (Manitoba) Armoured Car Regiment, CAC, CASF, on 26 January 1942; the 18th Armoured Car Regiment (12th Manitoba Dragoons), CAC, CASF, on 16 December 1942; and 18th Armoured Car Regiment (12th Manitoba Dragoons), RCAC, CASF on 2 August 1945. It embarked for the Great Britain on 19 August 1942. On 8 and 9 July 1944 it landed in Normandy, France as a unit attached directly to II Canadian Corps, where it fought in North-West Europe until the end of the war.[13]

Battle Honours

Those battle honours in bold type are emblazoned on the Regiment's guidon.

North West Rebellion

  • NORTH WEST CANADA, 1885

South African War

  • SOUTH AFRICA, 1900

The Great War

  • YPRES, 1915
  • FESTUBERT, 1915
  • MOUNT SORREL
  • SOMME, 1916, '18
  • Cambrai, 1917
  • AMIENS
  • HINDENBURG LINE
  • PURSUIT TO MONS

The Second World War

  • FALAISE
  • Falaise Road
  • The Laison
  • Chambois
  • THE RHINELAND
  • Bad Zwischenahn
  • NORTH-WEST EUROPE, 1944-1945.[14]

Lineage of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons:[15]

1885Bn at Winnipeg
188695th "Winnipeg Bn of Inf."
188695th Bn Manitoba Grenadiers
1892Disbanded
 
190312th "Manitoba Dragoons"
190820th Mounted Rifles
191020th Border Horse
191432nd Bn, CEF6th Bn, CEF
191532nd Reserve Bn, CEFAbsorbed by Remount Depot and Canadian Cav. Depot,CEF
1917Absorbed by 15th Reserve Bn, CEF
1920The Border Horse
1929Perpetuates 32nd BnPerpetuates 6th Bn
1932Perpetuates 95th Bn
193512th "Manitoba Dragoons"
194012th (Reserve) Manitoba Dragoons
194118th (Manitoba) Recce Bn, CAC, CASF
194218th (Manitoba) Armd Car Regt, CAC, CASF
194218th Armd Car Regt (12th Manitoba Dragoons), CAC, CASF
194518th Armd Car Regt (12th Manitoba Dragoons), RCAC, CASF
1946Disbanded18th Armd Car Regt (12th Dragoons), RCAC
194912th Manitoba Dragoons, (18th Armd Car Regt)
195412th Manitoba Dragoons (18th Armd Regt)
195812th Manitoba Dragoons
1964Supplementary Order of Battle
2024
Abbreviations used in the chart
Abbreviation Phrase
Armd Armoured
Bn Battalion
CAC Canadian Armoured Corps
CASF Canadian Active Service Force
Cav. Cavalry
CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force
Inf. Infantry
RCAC Royal Canadian Armoured Corps
Recce Reconnaissance
Regt Regiment

Cadet Corps

2528 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps is the only organization that perpetuates the name and insignia of the regiment. The cadet corps formed October 19, 1954 as the Virden Collegiate Cadet Corps affiliated to and using the insignia of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons. When the regiment disbanded the corps affiliation changed to that of the 71st Field Battery and shortly after the 26th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. Branch Number 8 of Royal Canadian Legion became sponsor of the corps May 26, 1975 and housed the unit on its premises. October 3, 1994 the corps resumed its original affiliation and was renamed the XII Manitoba Dragoons Cadet Corps. The corps continues to parade in the Virden Legion Hall and is composed of youth from many surrounding communities.

  • T17E1 Staghound armoured cars of the 18th Armoured Car Regiment (12th Manitoba Dragoons) crossing the Seine River.
    T17E1 Staghound armoured cars of the 18th Armoured Car Regiment (12th Manitoba Dragoons) crossing the Seine River.
  • T-17E1 Staghound armoured car of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons crossing a Bailey bridge, Elbeuf, France, 28 August 1944. Soldiers are offloading railway ties to reinforce or smooth out the road surface.
    T-17E1 Staghound armoured car of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons crossing a Bailey bridge, Elbeuf, France, 28 August 1944. Soldiers are offloading railway ties to reinforce or smooth out the road surface.
  • T-17E1 Staghound armoured cars of "A" Squadron, 12th Manitoba Dragoons, in the Hochwald, Germany, 2 March 1945. The first car has tire chains on all four wheels.
    T-17E1 Staghound armoured cars of "A" Squadron, 12th Manitoba Dragoons, in the Hochwald, Germany, 2 March 1945. The first car has tire chains on all four wheels.
  • Shoulder Flash
    Shoulder Flash
  • Memorial Stained Glass window, 2770 LCol KL Jefferson is wearing a pre-1914 brass spiked helmet of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons, Royal Military College of Canada
    Memorial Stained Glass window, 2770 LCol KL Jefferson is wearing a pre-1914 brass spiked helmet of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons, Royal Military College of Canada

References

  1. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  2. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  3. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  4. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  5. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  6. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  7. ^ Over the Top!: Canadian Infantry in the First World War, John F. Meek 1971, Orangeville, Ontario, ISBN 0906158109
  8. ^ Over the Top!: Canadian Infantry in the First World War, John F. Meek 1971, Orangeville, Ontario, ISBN 0906158109
  9. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  10. ^ Over the Top!: Canadian Infantry in the First World War, John F. Meek 1971, Orangeville, Ontario, ISBN 0906158109
  11. ^ Over the Top!: Canadian Infantry in the First World War, John F. Meek 1971, Orangeville, Ontario, ISBN 0906158109
  12. ^ Over the Top!: Canadian Infantry in the First World War, John F. Meek 1971, Orangeville, Ontario, ISBN 0906158109
  13. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  14. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  15. ^ "12th Manitoba Dragoons". Official Lineages Volume 3, Part 1: Armour, Artillery and Field Engineer Regiments – Armour Regiments. Directorate of History and Heritage. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
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