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Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)

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on 21 September 1940; as the 2nd Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)), CASF, on 11 February 1941; as the 2nd Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)), CAC, CASF, on 15 October 1943; and as the 2nd Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)), RCAC, CASF, on 2 August 1945. The regiment embarked for Britain on 13 November 1941 and landed in Italy on 8 November 1943, where it fought as part of the 5th Armoured Brigade, 5th Canadian Armoured Division. On 16 February 1945 the regiment moved with the I Canadian Corps to North-West Europe as part of
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in the regular army, Lord Strathcona's Horse also maintains its own pipes and drums. The difference between the two is that the 2RCR Pipes and Drums is funded directly by the Battalion, while the LdSH (RC) pipes and drums is funded by the regimental society. As such, the Strathcona Pipes and Drums is
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One of the many dramatic changes World War I introduced into military organisation and technology was the introduction of the tank, however, Canada would persist with horse cavalry until the Summer of 1940. The regiment did have a Ford and a Chevrolet armoured car, representing 50% of Canada's entire
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history and traditions from Western Canada's only Regular Force armoured unit. The LdSH(RC) Museum and Archives are mandated to assist the public-at-large with research on their family connections to the regiment as well as to perform educational outreach to the regiment, its members and the city of
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The Strathconas contributed several tank squadrons as well as reconnaissance personnel to the various Canadian task forces that served in Afghanistan from 2002 to 2014. Trooper Michael Yuki Hayakaze was killed in action in Afghanistan on 2 March 2008. In 2002 the Reconnaissance Squadron participated
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The advance up the boot of Italy bloodied the regiment but also forged their identity as a Canadian tank unit, second to none. The regiment left Italy in February 1945, and fought in the North West Europe campaign to liberate the Netherlands and the Lowlands. In 1946, the regiment returned to Canada
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noticed that the divisional patches on the sleeves of the troopers bore the legend "LSH". He remarked to a Strathcona's officer that he had always thought the proper abbreviation of "Lord" was "Ld". The regiment promptly changed its formation patches and have used the correct designation ever since.
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On 24 May 1940, Regimental Headquarters and one squadron were mobilized together with the Regimental Headquarters and one squadron of The Royal Canadian Dragoons to form the 1st Canadian Motorcycle Regiment, CASF (RCD/LSH(RC)). It was redesignated as Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), CASF,
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In 2000, to commemorate the centenary of its original foundation, a mounted detachment of eighteen members from Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) was invited to London, where, in ceremonial full-dress, they mounted the Queen's Life Guard at the Horse Guards on seven days between 8 and 23
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for leading the charge in a successful engagement with entrenched German forces. Nearly three-quarters of the Canadian cavalry involved in the attack against German machine-gun positions were killed or wounded. Unable to break the trench deadlock and of little use at the front, cavalry remained
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The regiment was placed on active service at the start of the Great War on 6 August 1914 for instructional and camp administration duties. On 14 September 1914 the regiment mobilized Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), CEF, which embarked for England on 3 October 1914. On 5 May 1915 it
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Despite the cavalry traditions of the regiment, the pipes and drums does not perform in full dress uniform due to concerns of a confusion with the Strathcona Mounted Troop. In light of this, the regiment authorized a hybrid uniform custom designed for the band. The band uniform consists of a
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Strathcona's Horse was authorized on 1 February 1900 and embarked for Africa on 17 March 1900. There it fought as part of the 3rd Mounted Brigade and 4th Infantry Brigade, II Division, until its departure from the theatre of operations on 20 January 1901. The unit disbanded on 9 March 1901.
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which are affiliated to the Lord Strachcona's Horse (Royal Canadians). Cadets are not soldiers; they are part of an organization dedicated to developing citizenship and leadership among young men and women aged 12 to 18 years of age with a military flavour, and are not required to join the
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On 1 September 1945 a second Active Force component of the regiment was mobilized for service in the Pacific theatre of operations designated as the 2nd–2nd Armoured Car Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)), RCAC, CASF. It was redesignated as the 2nd Armoured Regiment (Lord
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personally. On its return to Canada on 9 March 1901, the regiment was disbanded. The name "Strathcona's Horse" was revived in 1909 when the Royal Canadian Mounted Rifles (which had been created in the Permanent Force in 1901) was renamed "Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)". The word
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In the list below, battle honours in capitals were awarded for participation in large operations and campaigns, while those in lowercase indicate honours granted for more specific battles. Those battle honours in bold type are emblazoned on the regimental
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behind the lines for much of the war. During the German offensives of March and April 1918, however, the cavalry played an essential role in the open warfare that temporarily confronted the retreating British forces.
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One of the regiment's most noteworthy battles in Italy was the Melfa River Crossing. During this desperate battle the Strathcona RHQ reconnaissance troop established a bridgehead in conjunction with "A" Company,
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members) enlisted, allowing for a short training period and rapid deployment to Africa. The 537 officers and men, as well as 599 horses, of the new regiment sailed from Halifax on 18 March 1900 and arrived in
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After the war, the regiment boarded ship at Cape Town on 20 January 1901 and arrived in London on 14 February. Here they met Lord Strathcona for the first time and were presented their medals by King
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Each year the squadron that distinguishes itself with the highest efficiency rating in the regiment earns the title "Prince of Wales Squadron" for the year. The regiment has seven affiliated
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This badge commemorates Lord Strathcona's role in the fur trade and in the settlement of North West Canada (as the province of Alberta was called prior to 1905) by its representation of a
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of the regiment. The pipes and drums was created in 1980 through the advocacy of Warrant Officer P. Peters, who acted as the unofficial regimental piper. In 1998, when the official
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trade canoe, the flag 'NW' (for "North West"), and the representation of the railway construction tools. The latter mark Lord Strathcona's direct role in the construction of the
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was established by Warrant Officer Mucker Langan in 1971, whose volunteers primary duties were with the regiment's Assault Troop. Both of these bands performed in the regimental
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consisting of approximately 50 to 70 professional musicians during its 12-year existence from 1956 to 1968. The band was one of seventeen joint-service bands to take part in the
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Originated 1 July 1901 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as an independent Permanent Active Militia corps of mounted rifles, designated as A Squadron, The Canadian Mounted Rifles
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Band was dissolved, Peters immediately formed a pipe band consisting of seven Strathconas to perform at regimental functions. Its first official appearance was at the
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serving with the regiment during the Boer War preferred the boots the regiment wore, and adopted them as their own – hence the name "Strathcona boots" for
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for rushing a German machine gun post and capturing the gun position. In spring 1918 during the last great German offensive, called by the Germans
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Stand to Your Horses - Through the First World War 1914–1918 with Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) by Captain S. H. Williams, MC (1961)
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on the Melfa River and held it against determined German tank and infantry attacks until reinforcements could arrive. The action resulted in a
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Cadet units affiliated to the LdSH(RC) receive support and also are entitled to wear traditional regimental accoutrements on their uniforms.
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September. This was a very great honour, as they were the first overseas unit to mount the Queen's Life Guard at the Horse Guards.
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is the mounted ceremonial cavalry unit of the regiment. It is currently the last surviving military mounted troop in the country.
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Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)), RCAC, CASF) on 1 March 1946 and on 27 June 1946 it was embodied in the Permanent Force.
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Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) : A Pictorial History by Ian D. Barnes; Henry, Sean A.; Snell, Mike J. (2005)
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a voluntary band that consists of both members of the regiment and outside volunteers, all of whom serve in the authorized
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Strathcona's Horse : South Africa, 1900–1901 by Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Regimental Society (1971)
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Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
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Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) A Record of Achievement by Lieutenant-Colonel J. M. McAvity (Jan 1 1947)
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resulted in a decision to cease all activities, an arrangement that lasted until it was reconstituted in 2011.
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On average, the museum hosts approximately 40,000 visitors annually and educates the public with stories of
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Redesignated 16 October 1946 as the 2nd Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)), RCAC
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disembarked in France, where it fought dismounted in an infantry role with Seeley's Detachment (really the
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The regiment served two tours of duty in Germany as part of Canada's contribution to NATO, equipped with
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Members of the regiment's mounted troop (on horseback) providing a guard for US Defence Secretary
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During the 1990s, the regiment deployed to the Former Republic of Yugoslavia twice as part of the
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The story of a regiment: Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) (Strathcona historical series)
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Redesignated 2 March 1949 as Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) (2nd Armoured Regiment)
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armoured strength at the start of the Second World War. In July 1940, LdSH(RC) along with
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pattern service dress, with collar badges (or "dogs") of the Strathcona Coat of Arms.
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was astonished at the size of the newly arrived Canadian soldiers. Their commander,
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and except for two operational tours in Germany, called Calgary its home garrison.
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Freedom of the city was exercised by Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) in
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Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Regimental Manual, Third Edition, 2015
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On 31 March 1918, in what is known as "the last great cavalry charge" at the
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Another legacy of the official kit is the huge popularity of the distinctive
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One of the predecessors of the pipe band was the regimental brass and reed
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First mounted review of Strathcona's Horse at Ottawa, Ontario, 7 March 1900
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The uniform shoulder titles are "STRATHCONA'S'" (brass DEU); "LdSH(RC)" (
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leaving Halifax with Strathcona's Horse for South Africa, 17 March 1900
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Since then, the pipe band has taken part in regimental events such as
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Redesignated 19 May 1958 as Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)
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with red and white plume; tartan: ? (pipers' trews, later kilts)
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Redesignated 1 May 1911 as Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)
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in the U.K. In 2008, the operational activities of the regiment in
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who was known most notably for being a former board member of the
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and forged a long-standing association between the two regiments.
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List of regiments of cavalry of the Canadian Militia (1900–1920)
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Redesignated 1 October 1903 as The Royal Canadian Mounted Rifles
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patrol jacket, kilts (in the pattern if the official MacKenzie
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Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Canadian Forces page
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List of mounted regiments in the Canadian Expeditionary Force
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Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Regimental Society
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Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal
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Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal
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The Making of a Tattoo: Canadian Armed Forces Tattoo 1967
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Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Society Website
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as part of the Canadian battle group during the U.S.-led
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as a short form. It was one of the last regiments in the
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20 November 1917 – 3 December 1917 and 8–10 October 1918
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and saw its first action in an armoured role in Italy.
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and is Canada’s only tank regiment. Currently based in
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that is similar to that of the Pipes and Drums of the
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Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), along with
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to maintain a pipe band. Although the 2nd Battalion,
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The overseas regiment was disbanded on 1 March 1946.
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As of 2014, Lord Strathcona's Horse operated with 40
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Other deployments include two six-month missions in
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British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own)
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Trooper August Jenkins killed in action 1 July 1900
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A year later, it performed at the celebrations 1260:1 July–18 November 1916 and 21 March–5 April 1918 636:Blazon: "Lord Strathcona's coat of arms, without 2802:, Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) 2nd 2633:, Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) 2nd 1022:, and three squadrons fought in rotation in the 311: 2587:Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) (2nd 2366: 2225: 2143:The Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), 847:was prepended to the regimental title in 1911. 769:ordered 10,000 of the hats for his own troops. 1562:Lord Strathcona's Horse is one of the few non- 394:. 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CFB Edmonton
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First World War
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Korean War
War in Afghanistan
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