Sask D Historical

History of the Saskatchewan Dragoons

World War I

1. 6 August 1914. Details of the 60th Rifles of Canada and the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles were placed on active service for local protection.
2. September 1914. Both Regiments contributed to the 11th Battalion, CEF upon its formation. They later recruited and trained personnel for the 28th, 46th, 68th, 128th, 152nd, and 195th Battalions CEF.
3. The 46th Battalion served in Flanders and France with the 10th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division from 11 August 1916 until the Armistice.
4. A member of the 46th Battalion, Sgt Hugh Cairns,DCM won the Victoria Cross, on 1 November 1918.
5. The 128th Battalion provided reinforcement for the Canadian Corps in the Field.
6. On 1 September 1918, the 95th Regiment was redesignated "95th Saskatchewan Rifles".

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