The Stanstead Cavalry, History, Opportunities and Possibilities: Dedicated to the Young Men of Stanstead County and Those Who Serve in the 26th Stanstead Dragoons
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The Stanstead Cavalry, History, Opportunities and Possibilities: Dedicated to the Young Men of Stanstead County and Those Who Serve in the 26th Stanstead Dragoons
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According to the Department of National Defence: "This Reserve Force regiment originated in Coaticook, Quebec on 1 April 1910, when the '26th Canadian Horse "Stanstead" Dragoons' were authorized to be formed. It was redesignated: '26th Stanstead Dragoons' on 3 September 1912; and 'The Eastern Township Mounted Rifles' on 15 March 1920. On 15 December 1936 it was converted to artillery and redesignated the '27th Field Brigade, RCA'. It was redesignated: '27th (Reserve) Field Brigade, RCA' on 7 November 1940; '27th (Reserve) Field Regiment, RCA' on 1 March 1943; '27th Field Regiment, RCA' on 15 October 1943; and '27th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA' on 12 April 1960. It was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 1 April 1970."
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Hatley, QC
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26th S. Dragoons
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1912
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en
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Melrose, William M. The Stanstead Cavalry, History, Opportunities and Possibilities: Dedicated to the Young Men of Stanstead County and Those Who Serve in the 26th Stanstead Dragoons. Hatley, QC: 26th S. Dragoons, 1912.
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