5th Dragoons (Canada)
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| 5th Dragoons | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1856 - 1901 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Dragoons |
| Role | Regiment of Cavalry |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Cookshire, Quebec |
The 5th Dragoons was a cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1901, the regiment was amalgamated with the 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars – today now part of The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal).[1][2][3][4]
5th Dragoons
- Originated on 30 November 1877, in Cookshire, Quebec, as the 5th Provisional Regiment of Cavalry.
- Redesignated on 21 May 1886, as the 5th Regiment of Cavalry.
- Redesignated on 1 January 1893, as the 5th Dragoons.
- Amalgamated on 1 June 1901, with the 6th "Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars" and Redesignated as the 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars.[2][3][4]
History
The 5th Dragoons were first Organized on 7 February 1856, when The Cookshire Volunteer Militia Troop of Cavalry was authorized to be formed in Cookshire, Quebec as an independent cavalry troop.
On 30 November 1877, the troop was Reorganized into a full regiment and Redesignated as the 5th Provisional Regiment of Cavalry. Troops were located at Cookshire, Sherbrooke, Stanstead, Compton and Sutton.[1]
The regiment was Redesignated on 21 May 1886, as the 5th Regiment of Cavalry and for the final time on 1 January 1893, as the 5th Dragoons.[5]
On 1 June 1901, the 5th Dragoons were Amalgamated with 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars. Today, both form part of The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal).[1][2][3][4][5]
