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Formation of the Cavalry School Corps
- When
- 21 December 1883
- Where
- Quebec City, Quebec
The Cavalry School Corps, precursor to the Royal Canadian Dragoons, was formed on 21 December 1883 in Quebec City as Canada's first professional full-time cavalry unit.
The Cavalry School Corps originated on 21 December 1883 in Quebec City, Quebec. It was established as the first professional, full-time cavalry unit in the Canadian Army. This formation marked the beginning of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, which later became the senior armoured regiment of the Canadian Army by precedence.
Sources
- Royal Canadian Dragoons Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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