Halifax Rifles (RCAC)
The Halifax Rifles (RCAC) is a Canadian Army regiment that served between the years of 1860 and 1965 before being reduced to nil strength and placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle. The regiment was reactivated on May 10, 2009, as a reserve force unit performing the role of armoured reconnaissance. It is the first and only regiment since the 1960s to be reactivated from the Supplementary Order of Battle.
| The Halifax Rifles (RCAC) | |
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| Active | 1860–1965, 2009–present |
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| Branch | Canadian Forces Primary Reserve |
| Type | Cavalry |
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| Part of | Royal Canadian Armoured Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Willow Park Armoury, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Motto(s) | Cede nullis (Latin for 'Yield to none') |
| March | "Huntsman's Chorus" |
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| Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
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The unit draws its history from the 19th century Halifax Volunteer Battalion which was active at the time of the Fenian Raids. It received its current name in May 1958.
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