Canadian Mounted Rifles

Canadian Mounted Rifles was part of the designation of several mounted infantry units in Canada in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Lt. Col. R.H. Ryan, officers, NCO's and men, 6th CMR (HS85-10-30269)

Units of the Permanent Active Militia

The Canadian Mounted Rifle Corps, formed in 1885, now part of The Royal Canadian Dragoons
The Royal Canadian Mounted Rifles, formed in 1901, now named Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)

1st Battalion, the Canadian Mounted Rifles, renamed the Royal Canadian Dragoons (Special Service Force) in 1900 and referred to as the Second Canadian Contingent
2nd Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles, renamed the Canadian Mounted Rifles in 1900, recruited by the North-West Mounted Police and now perpetuated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Battalion, the Canadian Mounted Rifles – went to South Africa but never saw action

B, C, D, E and F Squadrons, Canadian Mounted Rifles, predecessors of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons
J and K Squadrons, Canadian Mounted Rifles, predecessors of the Mississauga Horse
L Squadron, Canadian Mounted Rifles, predecessor of the Prince Edward Island Regiment (RCAC)
A, B, C and E Squadrons, Canadian Mounted Rifles, predecessors of the 19th Alberta Dragoons
D Squadron, Canadian Mounted Rifles, predecessor of the South Alberta Light Horse.
G and F Squadrons, Canadian Mounted Rifles, predecessors of the North Saskatchewan Regiment
B and C Squadrons, Canadian Mounted Rifles, predecessors of the British Columbia Dragoons

1st Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles (later 1st Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles)
2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles (later 2nd Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles), perpetuated by the British Columbia Dragoons
3rd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, perpetuated by the 19th Alberta Dragoons
4th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles (later 4th Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles), perpetuated by the Governor General's Horse Guards
5th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles (later 5th Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles)
6th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles
7th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, perpetuated by the Governor General's Horse Guards
8th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, perpetuated by the 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards
9th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, perpetuated by the North Saskatchewan Regiment
10th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, perpetuated by the North Saskatchewan Regiment
11th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, perpetuated by the British Columbia Dragoons
12th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, perpetuated by the South Alberta Light Horse
13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, perpetuated by the South Alberta Light Horse

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