Manitoba Regiment Explained

Unit Name:The Manitoba Regiment
Dates:1920-1936
Country:Canada
Branch:Canadian Militia
Type:Line Infantry
Role:Infantry
Size:One Regiment
Command Structure:Non-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison:Winnipeg, Manitoba
Battles:First World War

The Manitoba Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1936, the regiment was disbanded as a result of a country wide reorganization of the Canadian Militia.[1] [2]

History

As a result of the Otter Commission, The Manitoba Regiment was created on 15 March 1920, by incorporating the 27th Battalion, CEF, into the post-WWI Canadian Militia.

The regiment was headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[3]

On 1 February 1936, The Manitoba Regiment was disbanded along with 13 other regiments as part of the 1936 Canadian Militia reorganization.[4] [5] [6]

Perpetuations

Battle honours

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored). .
  2. Web site: 2007-09-11 . The Manitoba Regiment [Canada] ]. 2021-12-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070911014224/http://regiments.org:80/regiments/na-canada/volmil/mb-inf/920manit.htm . 11 September 2007 . dead.
  3. Web site: Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored). .
  4. Web site: Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored). .
  5. Web site: www.canadiansoldiers.com. 2021-12-29. www.canadiansoldiers.com.
  6. Web site: The Minute Book. 2021-12-29. www.regimentalrogue.com.
  7. Web site: Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored). .