12 MD Historical

12th Manitoba Dragoons

Overview of Early Years

12th Manitoba Dragoons

The Regiment was raised on 1 July 1903 as the 12th Manitoba Dragoons at Verden, Manitoba.

The Border Horse

The Regiment was raised on 1 April 1908 as the 20th Mounted Rifles at Pipestone, Manitoba. It was redesignated the 20th Border Horse on 1 Mar 1910, and then the Border Horse on 15 March 1920.

World War I

During the First World War, the 12th Manitoba Dragoons contributed troops to the 5th Battalion, CEF, on its formation in September 1914 and later raised the 32nd Battalion, CEF.

The 20th Border Horse raised the 6th Battalion, CEF.

Post World War I

On 31 January 1935, the 12th Manitoba Dragoons and the 20th Border Horse were amalgamated.

World War II

During World War II the Regiment served as the Corps Reconnaissance Regiment for 2nd Canadian Corps.

Post World War II

After the war, the Regiment served in Verden, Manitoba, as a militia regiment until reduced to nil establishment on 31 December 1964.

It amalgamated with the Border Horse on 31 January 1935. Redesignated the 18th Armoured car Regiment (12th Manitoba Dragoons) on 1 April 1946.

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