Sask D Lineage

Lineage of The Saskatchewan Dragoons

95th Regiment

The Saskatchewan Dragoons trace their lineage back to the formation of the 95th Regiment on 3 July 1905.

95th Saskatchewan Rifles

1 June 1909, the regiment was Redesignated the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles.

95th Regiment and 105th Regiment

1 April 1912, the Regiment was formed into two regiments:

• 95th Regiment

• 105th Regiment

95th Saskatchewan Rifles

1 September 1918, the 95th Regiment was Redesignated the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles.

South Saskatchewan Regiment

15 March 1920. The 95th Saskatchewan Rifles amalgamated with the 60th Rifles of Canada, forming the South Saskatchewan Regiment.

15 May 1924. The South Saskatchewan Regiment reorganized to form:

• The Assiniboine Regiment;

• The Weyburn Regiment;

• The Saskatchewan Border Regiment;

• The Regina Rifle Regiment; and

• The South Saskatchewan Regiment.

The King's Own Rifles of Canada

15 September 1924. The South Saskatchewan Regiment is Redesignated The King's Own Rifles of Canada.

29 January 1942, The King's Own Rifles of Canada are mobilized. The 1st Battalion served in the Aleutians and in Canada until disbanded on 30 March 1946. The 2nd Battalion served in the Reserve Army.

The 20th Saskatchewan Armoured Regiment

On 4 February 1949, The King's Own Rifles of Canada was given an Armoured role and Redesignated The 20th Saskatchewan Armoured Regiment. The present day unit still wears the cap badge with the double X's to indicate "twenty".

The Saskatchewan Dragoons (20th Armoured Regiment)

On 31 July 1954, the regiment was Redesignated The Saskatchewan Dragoons (20th Armoured Regiment).

The Saskatchewan Dragoons

On 19 May 1958, the unit lost its' Sherman tanks and reverted to a reconnaissance role. The "20th Armoured Regiment" designation was dropped and the unit became known as The Saskatchewan Dragoons.

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