The Prince Edward Island Light Horse

The Prince Edward Island Light Horse was a cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). First authorized in 1901 as an Independent Squadron of the Canadian Mounted Rifles, it became a full regiment in 1903.[1] [2] [3] [4] The regiment served until 1946 when it was amalgamated with The Prince Edward Island Highlanders to form what is now The Prince Edward Island Regiment (RCAC).

The Prince Edward Island Light Horse
Active1901 - 1946
Country Canada
BranchCanadian Militia
TypeLine Cavalry
RoleCavalry, Armoured Reconnaissance
SizeOne Regiment
Garrison/HQCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Second World War

During the Second World War, the PEI Light Horse on 27 February 1941 mobilized an Armoured Squadron which formed the Headquarters Squadron of the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade. They would later on 1 November 1943 be reorganized as the 2nd Canadian Corps Defence Company (The Prince Edward Island Light Horse). On 6 July 1944, the PEI Light Horse landed in France and served as part of the II Canadian Corps until the end of the war in Europe in May 1945. [1] [2]

Uniform

The Officers of the 36th PEI Light Horse in Full Dress wore a Scarlet Dragoon Tunic with Yellow Facings and piping, and dark blue trousers with a broad yellow stripe. For regimental headdress Instead of the more expensive metal cavalry helmets, they wore white Canadian Pattern pith helmets with gilt regimental badge, chin strap and spike surmounted by a red over white hair plume.[4] The NCO's and Other Ranks of the regiment in full dress on the other hand wore Scarlet Serge Frock with Yellow Facings and dark blue trousers with a broad yellow stripe. For regimental headdress, they wore peaked caps of dark blue with yellow bands and piping.[4]

References
  1. "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
  2. Defence, National (2018-11-29). "The Prince Edward Island Regiment (RCAC)". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  3. "www.canadiansoldiers.com". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  4. "Eastern Canada Volunteer Cavalry, 1896-1914". MilArt. 2015-08-24. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  5. Luscombe, Stephen. "Canadian Cavalry". www.britishempire.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
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