13th Scottish Light Dragoons facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 13th Scottish Light Dragoons |
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| Active | 1866–1936 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Light Dragoons |
| Role | Cavalry |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Waterloo, Quebec |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Virtute et Labore, lit. 'Through courage and labour' (the Dundonald motto) |
| Colors | Facing colour yellow |
| Engagements | First World War |
The 13th Scottish Light Dragoons was a cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army).
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History
Founded as the 52nd Bedford Battalion of Infantry in Knowlton, Quebec on 14 September 1866, the unit was re-designated the 52nd Brome Battalion in 1872. Thereafter, the 52nd Brome Battalion and the 79th Shefford Regiment were amalgamated to form the 79th Shefford and Brome Regiment (Highlanders). This regiment was not associated with the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada. The regiment was amalgamated with 52nd Regiment (Brome Light Infantry) in 1901 under the 79th's name. In 1904, the regiment was amalgamated with 'C' and 'D' Squadrons of the 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars and titled the 13th Scottish Light Dragoons.
The regiment suffered heavy casualties during the First World War and was re-organized in 1921. On 1 February 1936, The 13th Scottish Light Dragoons were disbanded along with 13 other regiments as part of the 1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization.
Alliances
United Kingdom - Scots Guards (Until 1936)
Uniform
The 13th Scottish Light Dragoons wore a blue cap with a diced border, a scarlet dragoon tunic with yellow facings, and blue pantaloons with yellow stripe.
Notable Members
- Brigadier-General Charles Allan Smart CMG
- Lieutenant-Colonel George Harold Baker
See also
- List of regiments of cavalry of the Canadian Militia (1900–1920)
- Canadian-Scottish regiment
