2nd Dragoons (Canada)
The 2nd Dragoons was a cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with the 10th Brant Dragoons to form the 2nd/10th Dragoons – today now part of the 57th Field Artillery Regiment (2nd/10th Dragoons), RCA (currently on the Supplementary Order of Battle).
| 2nd Dragoons | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1812-1872 (Independent Cavalry Troops) 1872 - 1936 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Dragoons |
| Role | Cavalry |
| Size | One Regiment |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Oak Ridges, ON (1872-1892) Saint Catharines, ON (1892-1921) Welland, ON (1921-1936) |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Pro Rege Et Imperio, lit. 'For King and Empire' |
| Engagements | War of 1812 Upper Canada Rebellion Fenian Raids South African War First World War |
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