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1 THE ROYAL CANADIAN HUSSARS (MONTREAL) BADGE Description A rose Argent barbed Vert seeded Or upon a scroll Azure lined Argent edged and inscribed ROYAL CANADIAN HUSSARS in letters Or all below two swords in saltire points upwards Argent hilted Or surmounted by an eagle displayed Sable armed and langued Gules dimidiated with a sinister arm embowed vested Argent the hand proper holding a dagger palewise Argent hilted Or. Symbolism The eagle, sleeved arm with the dagger and the crossed cavalry swords came from the badge of the 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars where, originally, the eagle and arm came from the arms of the Irish province of Connaught and the swords represented the cavalry role of the unit. The white rose came from the badge of the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars. It was originally the badge of the Royal House of York. "ROYAL CANADIAN HUSSARS" is a form of the regimental title. THE ROYAL CANADIAN HUSSARS (MONTREAL) INSIGNE Description Une rose d'argent, pointée de sinople, boutonnée d'or, soutenue d'un listel d'azur doublé d'argent, liséré d'or et inscrit ROYAL CANADIAN HUSSARS en lettres du même, le tout sommé de deux épées d'argent garnies d'or passées en sautoir, à une aigle de sable armée et languée de gueules, partie et jointe à un senestrochère vêtu d'argent la main de carnation tenant un poignard d argent garni d'or en pal, le tout brochant. Symbolisme L'aigle, le bras dans une manche tenant une dague et les deux sabres de cavalerie croisés proviennent de l'insigne du régiment 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars, dont l'aigle et le bras avait initialement été repris des armoiries de la province irlandaise de Connaught, et où les épées représentaient le rôle de cavalerie joué par l'unité. La rose blanche provient de l'insigne du régiment 17th Duke of York s Royal Canadian Hussars. Il s'agissait à l'origine de l insigne de la maison royale d York. «ROYAL CANADIAN HUSSARS» est une variante du nom du régiment

2 MOTTO NON NOBIS SED PATRIAE (Not for ourselves but for our country) MARCHES St. Patrick's Day; and Men of Harlech ALLIANCES British Army The Queen's Royal Hussars; and The Light Dragoons BATTLE HONOURS DEVISE NON NOBIS SED PATRIAE (Pas pour nousmêmes, mais pour la patrie) MARCHES St. Patrick's Day; et Men of Harlech ALLIANCES Armée britannique The Queen's Royal Hussars; et The Light Dragoons HONNEURS DE BATAILLE The War of 1812 DEFENCE OF CANADA DÉFENSE DU CANADA Guerre de 1812 DÉFENSE DU CANADA CANADA - DEFENCE OF Honorary Distinction The non-emblazonable honorary distinction DEFENCE OF CANADA DÉFENSE DU CANADA South African War SOUTH AFRICA, The First World War MOUNT SORREL; SOMME, 1916, '18; Flers-Courcelette; Thiepval; ARRAS, 1917, '18; Vimy, 1917; HILL 70; YPRES, 1917; Passchendaele; Baupaume, 1918; Rosières; Avre; AMIENS; Scarpe, 1918; Drocourt-Quéant; HINDENBURG LINE; Canal du Nord; Cambrai, 1918; VALENCIENNES; SAMBRE; FRANCE AND FLANDERS, The Second World War CAEN; FALAISE; The Laison; THE SCHELDT; Breskens Pocket; THE RHINELAND; THE RHINE; Emmerich-Hoch E l t e n ; Z u t p h e n ; D e v e n t e r ; N O R T H - W E S T EUROPE, LINEAGE This Reserve Force regiment originated on 30 November 1877 and incorporates the following regiments. The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal) originated in Cookshire, Quebec, on 30 November 1877, when the '5th Provisional Regiment of Cavalry' was authorized to be formed. 1 It was redesignated: '5th Regiment of Cavalry' on 21 May 1886; 2 and '5th Dragoons' on 1 January On 1 June 1901, it was amalgamated with the '6th "Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars"' (see below) and redesignated the '6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars'. 4 On 15 December 1936, it was amalgamated with the '1st Armoured Car Regiment' (see below) and redesignated the '6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Distinction honorifique Distinction honorifique non blasonnable DÉFENSE DU CANADA DEFENCE OF CANADA Guerre d'afrique du Sud AFRIQUE DU SUD, Première Guerre mondiale MONT-SORREL; SOMME, 1916, '18; Flers-Courcelette; Thiepval; ARRAS, 1917, '18; Vimy, 1917; CÔTE 70; YPRES, 1917; Passchendaele; Baupaume, 1918; Rosières; Avre; AMIENS; Scarpe, 1918; Drocourt-Quéant; LIGNE HINDENBURG; Canal du Nord; Cambrai, 1918; V A L E N C I E N N E S ; S A M B R E ; F R A N C E E T FLANDRES, Seconde Guerre mondiale CAEN; FALAISE; La Laison; L'ESCAUT; Poche de Breskens; LA RHÉNANIE; LE RHIN; Emmerich-Hoch Elten; Z u t p h e n ; D e v e n t e r ; N O R D - O U E S T D E L'EUROPE, LIGNÉE Ce régiment de la Force de réserve vit le jour le 30 novembre 1877 et regroupe les régiments suivants. Le «The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal)» vit le jour à Cookshire, au Québec, le 30 novembre 1877, lorsque le «5th Provisional Regiment of Cavalry» fut autorisé. 1 Il fut rebaptisé : «5th Regiment of Cavalry» le 21 mai 1886; 2 et «5th Dragoons» le 1 er janvier Le 1 er juin 1901, il se fusionna avec le «6th "Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars" (voir ci-dessous) et fut rebaptisé «6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars». 4 Le 15 décembre 1936, il se fusionna avec le «1st Armoured Car Regiment» (voir ci-dessous) et fut rebaptisé «6th Duke of

3 Canadian Hussars (Armoured Car)'. 5 It was redesignated: '2nd (Reserve) Regiment, 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars (Armoured Car)' on 27 February 1941; 6 '15th (Reserve) Armoured Regiment, (6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars)' on 1 April 1941; 7 '6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars (15th Armoured Regiment)' on 4 February 1949; 8 and '6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars' on 19 May On 16 September 1958, it was amalgamated with the '17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars' (see below) and redesignated 'The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal)'. 10 Notes: On 1 November 1920 the 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars were organized as a two regiment unit with the 1st Regiment on the Non Permanent Active Militia order of battle, and the 2nd Regiment on the Reserve order of battle (GO 185/20). The reserve unit was disbanded on 14 December 1936 (GO 3/37). The 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars were disbanded for the purpose amalgamation on 14 December 1936 and reorganized the next day (GO 203/36). This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the battalion. The 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars were disbanded for the purpose amalgamation on 15 September 1958 and reorganized the next day (CAO 78-3, Part 'B', Supp Issue No. 626/58). This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the regiment. The 6th "Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars" originated in Montreal, Quebec, on 14 November 1879, when the '6th Provisional Regiment of Cavalry' was authorized to be formed. 11 It was redesignated: '6th Regiment of Cavalry' on 18 September 1885; 12 '6th Regiment of Cavalry "Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars"' on 20 June 1890; 13 and '6th "Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars"' on 1 January On 1 June 1901, it was amalgamated with the '5th Dragoons', as above. The 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars originated in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 March 1907, when the 'The 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars' were authorized to be formed. 15 It was redesignated: 'The 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars "Argenteuil Rangers"' on 15 July 1912; 16 '17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars' on 15 March 1920; 17 '2nd (Reserve) Regiment, 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars' on 11 February 1941; 18 '7th (Reserve) Reconnaissance Battalion, (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars)' on Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars (Armoured Car)». 5 Il fut rebaptisé : «2nd (Reserve) Regiment, 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars (Armoured Car)» le 27 février 1941; 6 «15th (Reserve) Armoured Regiment, (6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars)» le 1 er avril 1941; 7 «6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars (15th Armoured Regiment)» le 4 février 1949; 8 et «6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars» le 19 mai Le 16 septembre 1958, il se fusionna avec le «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» (voir ci-dessous) et fut rebaptisé «The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal)». 10 Notes : Le 1 er novembre 1920, le «6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars» fut organisé en tant qu'unité à deux régiments. Le 1 er Régiment faisait partie de l'ordre de bataille de la Milice active non permanente tandis que le 2 e Régiment faisait partie de l'ordre de bataille de la Réserve (GO 185/20). L'unité de réserve fut dissoute le 14 décembre 1936 (GO 3/37). Le «6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars» fut dissous en vue de l'incorporation du 14 décembre 1936 et réorganisé le lendemain (GO 203/36). Il s'agit de changements administratifs qui n'influent pas sur la lignée du bataillon. Le «6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars» fut dissous en vue de l'incorporation du 15 septembre 1958 et réorganisé le lendemain (CAO 78-3, Part 'B', Supp Issue No. 626/58). Il s'agit de changements administratifs qui n'influent pas sur la lignée du régiment. Le «6th "Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars"» vit le jour à Montréal, au Québec, le 14 novembre 1879, lorsque le «6th Provisional Regiment of Cavalry» fut autorisé. 11 Il fut rebaptisé : «6th Regiment of Cavalry» le 18 septembre 1885; 12 «6th Regiment of Cavalry "Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars"» le 20 juin 1890; 13 et «6th "Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars"» le 1 er janvier Le 1 er juin 1901, il se fusionna avec le «5th Dragoons», tel que décrit au paragraphe précédent. Le «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» vit le jour à Montréal, au Québec, le 1 er mars 1907, lorsque le «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» fut autorisé. 15 Il fut rebaptisé : «The 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars "Argenteuil Rangers"» le 15 juillet 1912; 16 «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» le 15 mars 1920; 17 «2nd (Reserve) Regiment, 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» le 11 février 1941; 18 «7th (Reserve) Reconnaissance Battalion, (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars)» le

4 1 April 1941; 19 '7th (Reserve) Reconnaissance Regiment (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars), CAC' on 8 June 1942; 20 '7th (Reserve) Reconnaissance Regiment (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars), RCAC' on 2 August 1945; 21 '17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars (7th Reconnaissance Regiment)' on 4 February 1949; 22 and '17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars' on 19 May On 16 September 1958, it was amalgamated with the '6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars', as above. Notes: On 1 November 1920 the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars were organized as a two regiment unit with the 1st Regiment on the Non Permanent Active Militia order of battle, and the 2nd Regiment on the Reserve order of battle (GO 185/20). The reserve unit was disbanded on 14 December 1936 (GO 3/37). The 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars were disbanded for the purpose of reorganization on 15 October 1920 and reorganized the same day (GO 40/21). This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the regiment. On 15 February 1936, the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars were authorized to perpetuate 'No. 1 Troop, Montreal Cavalry' (GO 24/36). The 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars were disbanded for the purpose amalgamation on 15 September 1958 and reorganized the next day (CAO 78-3, Part 'B', Supp Issue No. 626/58). This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the regiment. The '1st Armoured Car Regiment' originated in Montreal, Quebec, on 1 June 1919, when the '1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC' was authorized to be formed. 24 It was redesignated the '1st Armoured Car Regiment' on 1 October On 15 December 1936, it was amalgamated with the '6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars', as above. Notes: The 1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC was authorized a Reserve order of battle counterpart on 1 June 1919 (GO 104/20). The reserve unit was disbanded on 14 December 1936 (GO 3/37). On 15 November 1926, the brigade was authorized to perpetuate the '1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CEF' (GO 77/26). The 1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC was disbanded for the purpose reorganization on 30 September 1935 and reorganized on 1 October 1936 (GO 15/36, 95/36, 96/36, 113/36,and GO 114/36). This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the brigade. The 1st Armoured Car Regiment was disbanded for the purpose amalgamation on 14 December 1936 and reorganized 1 er avril 1941; 19 «7th (Reserve) Reconnaissance Regiment (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars), CAC» le 8 juin 1942; 20 «7th (Reserve) Reconnaissance Regiment (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars), RCAC» le 2 août 1945; 21 «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars (7th Reconnaissance Regiment)» le 4 février 1949; 22 et «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» le 19 mai Le 16 septembre 1958, il se fusionna avec le «6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars», tel que décrit au paragraphe précédent. Notes : Le 1 er novembre 1920, le «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» fut organisé en tant qu'unité à deux régiments. Le 1 er Régiment faisait partie de l'ordre de bataille de la Milice active non permanente tandis que le 2 e Régiment faisait partie de l'ordre de bataille de la Réserve (GO 185/20). L'unité de réserve fut dissoute le 14 décembre 1936 (GO 3/37). Le «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» fut dissous en vue de la réorganisation du 15 octobre 1920 et réorganisé la même journée (GO 40/21). Il s'agit de changements administratifs qui n'influent pas sur la lignée du régiment. Le 15 février 1936, le «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» fut autorisé à perpétuer la «No. 1 Troop, Montreal Cavalry» (GO 24/36). Le «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» fut dissous en vue de l'incorporation du 15 septembre 1958 et réorganisé le lendemain (CAO 78-3, Part 'B', Supp Issue No. 626/58). Il s'agit de changements administratifs qui n'influent pas sur la lignée du régiment. Le «1st Armoured Car Regiment» vit le jour à Montréal, au Québec, le 1 er juin 1919, lorsque la «1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC» fut autorisé. 24 Elle fut rebaptisée «1st Armoured Car Regiment» le 1 er octobre Le 15 décembre 1936, il se fusionna avec le «6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars», tel que décrit au paragraphe précédent. Notes : La «1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC» fit partie de l'ordre de bataille de la Réserve à compter du 1 er juin 1920 (GO 104/20). L'unité de réserve fut dissoute le 14 décembre 1936 (GO 3/37). Le 15 novembre 1926, la brigade fut autorisée afin de perpétuer le «1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CEF» (GO 77/26). La «1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC» fut dissoute en vue de la réorganisation du 30 septembre 1935 et réorganisé le 1 er octobre 1936 (GO 15/36, GO 95/36, GO 96/36, GO 113/36, et GO 114/36). Il s'agit de changements administratifs qui n'influent pas sur la lignée de la brigade. Le «1st Armoured Car Regiment» fut dissous en vue de l'incorporation du 14 décembre 1936 et réorganisé le

5 the next day (GO 203/36). This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the regiment. Perpetuations Canadian Light Dragoons, Company of Guides, Royal Montreal Troop of Volunteer Cavalry, Argenteuil and Vaudreuil Divisions ( ), 'No. 1 Troop, Montreal Cavalry (1855)'; and '1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CEF' Headquarters Location Montréal, Quebec OPERATIONAL HISTORY Fenian Raids The 1st Volunteer Militia Troop of Cavalry of Montreal was called out on active service on 24 May The troop, which served on the South-eastern frontier, was removed from active service on 31 May South African War The Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars contributed volunteers for the Canadian contingents in the field. 27 The First World War Details of the 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protective duty. These details later formed a part of the 'Montreal Composite Regiment' engaged in local protection duties. 28 Details of the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars "Argenteuil Rangers" were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protection duties. 29 The 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade was authorized on 15 September 1914 as the 'Automobile Machine Gun Brigade, No. 1, CEF'. 30 It was redesignated the '1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CEF' on 16 May The brigade embarked for Britain on 30 September 1914, 32 and disembarked in France on 27 June It fought as part of the 1st Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war. 34 The brigade was disbanded on 6 November The Second World War The 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars (Armoured Car) mobilized an armoured squadron designated the '5th Canadian lendemain (GO 203/36). Il s'agit de changements administratifs qui n'influent pas sur la lignée du régiment. Perpétuations «Canadian Light Dragoons», «Compagnie des Guides», «Royal Montreal Troop of Volunteer Cavalry», «Division d Argenteuil ( )», «Division de Vaudreuil ( )», «No. 1 Troop, Montreal Cavalry (1855)»; et «1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CEF» Site du Quartier général Montréal, au Québec HISTORIQUE OPÉRATIONNEL Raids des Fenians La «1st Volunteer Militia Troop of Cavalry» fut mobilisée le 24 mai Ayant servit sur la frontière du sud-est, la troupe fut retirée du service actif le 31 mai Guerre d'afrique du Sud Le «Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» fournit des volontaires pour les contingents canadiens en campagne. 27 Première Guerre mondiale Des détachements du «6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars» furent mobilisés pour le service actif le 6 août 1914, fournissant des services locaux de protection. Ces derniers détachements formèrent une partie du «Montreal Composite Regiment» engagé en service de protection locale. 28 Des détachements du «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars "Argenteuil Rangers"» furent mobilisés pour le service actif le 6 août 1914, fournissant des services locaux de protection. 29 La «1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade» fut autorisée le 15 septembre 1914, sous l'appellation de «Automobile Machine Gun Brigade, No. 1, CEF». 30 Elle fut rebaptisée «1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, CEF» le 16 mai La brigade s'embarque pour la Grande-Bretagne le 30 septembre 1914, 32 et débarqua en France le 27 juin Elle combattit en France et dans les Flandres jusqu à la fin de la guerre, en tant que composante de la 1 re division canadienne. 34 La brigade fut dissoute le 6 novembre Seconde Guerre mondiale Le «6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars (Armoured Car)» mobilisa un escadron blindé sous l'appellation de «5th Canadian

6 (Armoured) Division Headquarters Squadron (6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars), CAC, CASF' for active s er vic e on 27 February This unit embarked for Britain on 11 November It was disbanded on 1 January 1943 and its personnel absorbed by Headquarters, 5th Canadian Armoured Division. 38 Details of the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars were called out on service on 26 August 1939 and then placed on active service on 1 September 1939, under the designation '17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, CASF (Details)', for local protection duties. 39 The details called out on active service were disbanded on 31 December The regiment subsequently mobilized the '3rd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment, CASF (17 H)' for active service on 24 May It was redesignated '17th (Active) Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, CASF' on 1 February 1941; 42 '7th Reconnaissance Battalion (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars), CAC, CASF' on 11 February 1941; 43 and '7th Reconnaissance Regiment (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars), CAC, CASF' on 8 June It embarked for Britain on 23 August Detachments of the regiment landed in Normandy as part of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division on 6 June 1944, followed by the remainder of the regiment in the course of June and July The unit fought in North West until the end of the war. 47 The regiment was disbanded on 15 January A '2nd 7th Reconnaissance Regiment, CAC, CAOF' was mobilized for service with the Canadian Army Occupation Force on 1 June It was redesignated the '2nd 7th Reconnaissance Regiment, RCAC, CAOF' on 2 August This regiment was disbanded on 24 May GUIDON (Armoured) Division Headquarters Squadron (6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars), CAC, CASF» le 27 février L'unité s'embarqua pour la Grande-Bretagne le 11 novembre Elle fut dissoute le 1 er janvier 1943 et son personnel passa au quartier-général de la 5 e division blindée canadienne. 38 Des détachements du «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» furent mobilisés pour le service le 26 août 1939 et furent mis en service actif le 1 er septembre 1939, sous l'appellation de «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, CASF (Details)», fournissant des services locaux de protection. 39 Les détachements mobilisés pour le service actif furent dissous le 31 décembre Subséquemment, le régiment mobilisa le «3rd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment, CASF (17 H)» pour le service actif le 24 mai Il fut rebaptisé : «17th (Active) Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, CASF» le 1 er février 1941; 42 «7th Reconnaissance Battalion (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars), CAC, CASF» le 11 février 1941; 43 et «7th Reconnaissance Regiment (17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars), CAC, CASF» le 8 juin Il s'embarqua pour la Grande- Bretagne le 23 août Des détachements débarquèrent en Normandie le 6 juin 1944, en tant qu'éléments de la 3 e division d'infanterie canadienne, suivis du reste du régiment pendant les mois de juin et juillet L'unité combattit dans le Nord-Ouest de l'europe jusqu'à la fin de la guerre. 47 Le régiment fut dissous le 15 janvier Le 1 er juin 1945, un «2nd 7th Reconnaissance Regiment, CAC, CAOF» se mobilise pour servir aux côtés de la Force d'occupation de l'armée canadienne. 49 Il fut rebaptisé «2nd 7th Reconnaissance Regiment, RCAC, CAOF» le 2 août Ce régiment fut dissous le 24 mai GUIDON

7 CAMP FLAG DRAPEAU DE CAMP 1. MGO 23/77. Formed from four independent troops of cavalry authorized on the following dates: 'No. 1 Troop' (Cookshire Troop of Volunteer Militia Cavalry, 7 February 1856), 'No. 2 Troop' (1st Troop of Volunteer Militia Cavalry of Sherbrooke, 13 November 1860), 'No. 3 Troop' (Stanstead Troop of Cavalry, 23 February 1872), and 'No. 4 Troop' (Compton Troop of Cavalry, 23 February 1872) / Formé de quatre troupes de cavalerie indépendantes autorisées selon les dates suivantes : «No. 1 Troop» (Cookshire Troop of Cavalry, 7 février 1856), «No. 2 Troop» (Sherbrooke Troop of Cavalry, 13 novembre 1860), «No. 3 Troop» (Stanstead Troop of Cavalry, 23 février 1872), et «No. 4 Troop» (Compton Troop of Cavalry, 23 février 1872). 2. MGO 10/ No authority for a change of designation of cavalry units in 1892 is contained within the applicable Militia General Orders or Annual Militia Report sessional papers. However, the date of 1 January 1893 is consistent with the nomenclature used in the aforementioned sources of 1893 and the Department of Militia and Defence, The Militia List of the Dominion of Canada, (GO 21/93 - Establishment Lists of the Active Militia of the Dominion of Canada for the Financial Year ) / Les Ordres Généraux de la Milice ou les textes de séances du rapport Annuel de la Milice, ne comportent aucune autorité quant au changement d'appellation des unités de cavalerie en La date du 1 er janvier 1893 correspond toutefois à la nomenclature utilisée dans les sources de 1893 mentionnées précédemment ainsi que par le Ministère de la Milice et de la défense, The Militia List of the Dominion of Canada, (GO 21/93 - Establishment Lists of the Active Militia of the Dominion of Canada for the Financial Year ). 4. GO 72/ GO 203/ GO 129/ GO 236/ CAO 76-3, Pt 'B', Supp Issue No. 114/ CAO 76-3, Pt 'B', Supp Issue No. 602/ CAO 110-3, Pt 'B', Supp Issue No. 626/58; and/et CAO 268-4, Supp Issue No. 626/ MGO 27/79. Formed from four independent troops of cavalry authorized on the following dates: 'No. 1 Troop' (1st Volunteer Militia Troop of Cavalry of Montreal, 27 September 1855), 'No. 2 Troop' (Volunteer Militia Troop of Cavalry of St. Andrews, 31 January 1856), 'No. 3 Troop' (Huntingdon Troop of Cavalry, 1 March 1872), and 'No. 4 Troop' (Missisquoi Troop of Cavalry, 1 March 1872) / Formé de quatre troupes de cavalerie indépendantes autorisées selon les dates suivantes : «No. 1 Troop» (1st

8 Volunteer Militia Troop of Cavalry of Montreal, 27 septembre 1855), «No. 2 Troop» (Volunteer Militia Troop of Cavalry of St. Andrews, 31 janvier 1856), «No. 3 Troop» (Huntingdon Troop of Cavalry, 1 er mars 1872), et «No. 4 Troop» (Missisquoi Troop of Cavalry, 1 er mars 1872). 12. GO 21/ GO 8/ No authority for a change of designation of cavalry units in 1892 is contained within the applicable Militia General Orders or Annual Militia Report sessional papers. However, the date of 1 January 1893 is consistent with the nomenclature used in the aforementioned sources of 1893 and the Department of Militia and Defence, The Militia List of the Dominion of Canada, (GO 21/93 - Establishment Lists of the Active Militia of the Dominion of Canada for the Financial Year ) / Les Ordres Généraux de la Milice ou les textes de séances du rapport Annuel de la Milice, ne comportent aucune autorité quant au changement d'appellation des unités de cavalerie en La date du 1 er janvier 1893 correspond toutefois à la nomenclature utilisée dans les sources de 1893 mentionnées précédemment ainsi que par le Ministère de la Milice et de la défense, The Militia List of the Dominion of Canada, (GO 21/93 - Establishment Lists of the Active Militia of the Dominion of Canada for the Financial Year ). 15. GO 37/07; and/et Errata of 2 Jan Formed from one existing and one newly authorized independent cavalry squadrons. The '1st Volunteer Militia Troop of Cavalry of Montreal' was authorized on 27 September 1855 (see above) and on 14 November 1879 this troop was designated No. 1 Troop (later "A" Squadron) of the '6th Provisional Regiment of Cavalry' authorized the same date. On 1 July 1897 (MGO 77/97) it was detached from the regiment to become an independent squadron designated 'Montreal Hussars' (redesignated 'The Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars' on 1 June 1898). With the formation of an additional squadron, authorized on 1 March 1907 (GO 34/07), it became a regiment. On 15 February 1936, the perpetuation of "No. 1 Troop, Montreal Cavalry (1885)"[1855] was assigned to the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars (GO 24/36). / Formé de deux escadrons de cavalerie indépendantes autorisées. La «1st Volunteer Militia Troop of Cavalry of Montreal» fut autorisée le 27 septembre 1855 (voir ci-dessous) et le 14 novembre 1879, cette troupe fut rebaptisée «No. 1 Troop» (plus tard le «"A" Squadron») du «6th Provisional Regiment of Cavalry» autorisée la même journée. Le 1 er juillet 1897 (MGO 77/97), elle fut détachée du régiment et devint un escadron indépendant baptisé «Montreal Hussars» (rebaptisé «The Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars» le 1 er juin 1898). Avec la formation d'un escadron additionnel, autorisé le 1 er mars 1907 (GO 34/07), elle devint un régiment. Le 15 février 1936, la perpétuation de la «No. 1 Troop, Montreal Cavalry (1885)» [1855] fut assignée au «17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars (1885)» (GO 24/36). 16. GO 139/ GO 26/ GO 79/ GO 236/ GO 451/ GO 275/45. The Canadian Armoured Corps was redesignated 'Royal Canadian Armoured Corps' on this date / Le «Canadian Armoured Corps» fut rebaptisé «Royal Canadian Armoured Corps» à cette date. 22. CAO 76-3, Pt 'B', Supp Issue No. 114/ CAO 76-3, Pt 'B', Supp Issue No. 602/ GO 47/19; and/et GO 1/ GO 96/36; and/et GO 114/ Hereward Senior, The Last Invasion of Canada, The Fenian Raids , (Toronto, 1991), p. 153, 154, 164, 166, GO 60/33. See also footnote 15 / voir aussi le note 15 au bas de la page. 28. Colonel A.F. Duguid, Official History of the Canadian Forces in the Great War, , vol. 1 - Appendices (Ottawa), 1938), p GO 142/ GO 150/ Official History of the CEF , Formations and Units Ledger, Document Collection/Collection de documents, 87/252 LG. 32. Colonel A. Fortescue Duguid, Official History of the Canadian Forces in The Great War , General Series Vol. 1, August 1914-September 1915, Appendix 132 (Ottawa, 1938), pp. 110 and War Diary, 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, 17 June 1915/17 juin 1915, NAC/AN, RG/GE 9, Series 111-D-3, Vol. 4986, File/dossier G.W.L. Nicholson, Official History of the Canadian Army in the First World War, Canadian Expeditionary Force , (Ottawa, 1962), passim. 35. GO 209/ GO 88/41; GO 129/41; and/et GO 260/ Document Collection/Collection de documents 92/252, folder/chemise 66, file/dossier GO 225/ GO 124/39; GO 135/39; and/et GO 136/ GO 44/ GO 184/40; and/et GO 50/ GO 60/ GO 79/ GO 455/ Document Collection/Collection de documents 92/252, folder/chemise 66, file/dossier Charles P. Stacey, Official History of the Canadian Army. The Victory Campaign, (Ottawa, 1966), pp. 82 and/et Ibid, passim. 48. GO 85/ GO 319/ GO 275/45. The Canadian Armoured Corps was redesignated 'Royal Canadian Armoured Corps' on this date / Le «Canadian Armoured Corps» fut rebaptisé «Royal Canadian Armoured Corps» à cette date. 51. GO 201/