5th Dragoons (Canada)
The 5th Dragoons was a cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. First founded in 1856 in Cookshire, Quebec as an independent cavalry troop, it became a full regiment in 1877 and served until 1901 when it was Amalgamated with the 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars.[1][2][3] Today, both form part of The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal).
| 5th Dragoons | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1856 - 1901 |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia, Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Type | Dragoons |
| Role | Cavalry |
| Size | One Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Cookshire, Quebec |
Lineage
5th Dragoons
- Raised at Cookshire, PQ on 7 Feb 1856 as The Cookshire Volunteer Militia Troop of Cavalry.[3]
- Authorised on 30 November 1877 as the 5th Provisional Regiment of Cavalry. Troops at Cookshire, Sherbrooke, Stanstead, Compton and Sutton.[2][1][3]
- Redesignated in May 1886 as the 5th Regiment of Cavalry.
- Redesignated in August 1892 as the 5th Dragoons.[3][2][1]
- Amalgamated on 1 June 1901 with the 6th Duke of Connaught’s Royal Canadian Hussars.[1][2][3]
References
- "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
- Defence, National (2018-11-29). "The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal)". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- "www.canadiansoldiers.com". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
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