The Royal Canadian Dragoons

The Royal Canadian Dragoons Headquarters: CFB Petawawa, Ontario, Canada Regimental Birthday: 21 Dec 1883. Colonel in Chief: HRH Prince Charles Colonel of the Regiment: Col Appleton Current Role: Reconnaissance Higher Formation: 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group

Lineage

The Royal Canadian Dragoons trace their lineage back in 1883 with General Order 13/83 and their formation in the Citadel in Quebec City.

Battle Honours

The Royal Canadian Dragoons have been awarded twenty-five Battle Honours, of which 18 are emblazoned on their Fourth Guidon.

Allied and Affiliated Units

The Royal Canadian Dragoons maintain numerous Regimental affiliations.

Regimental Music

Music of The Royal Candian Dragoons consist of a The Mounted March, The Dismounted March and a Fanfare.

Mottoes

The Royal Canadian Dragoons do not have an Official Motto. Unofficial Mottoes are "Bold and Swift" or the Latin version, "Audax et Celer".

Published Histories

There are currently several Published Histories covering the history of The Royal Canadian Dragoons.