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16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse
Active1936–1946
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Militia (1936–1940)
Canadian Army (1940–1946)
TypeLine Cavalry
Role
  • Cavalry
  • Armoured
  • Infantry
SizeOne Regiment
Part of
Garrison/HQLloydminster, Saskatchewan
Engagements
Battle honoursSee #Battle Honours

The 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse was a cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). The regiment was formed in 1936, when the 16th Canadian Light Horse was amalgamated with The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles. After a number of changes, the regiment now forms part of The North Saskatchewan Regiment.[1][2][3]

Lineage

16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse

Main article: 16th Canadian Light Horse

The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles

Main article: The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles

Perpetuations

North-West Rebellion

Great War

History

1936–1939

As a direct result of the 1936 Canadian Militia reorganization, the 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse was formed by the amalgamation of the 16th Canadian Light Horse and The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles.[1]

Second World War

Overseas Unit

On 24 May 1940, the 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse mobilized the 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse, CASF for active service. On 26 January 1942, it was redesignated as the 20th Reconnaissance Battalion (16/22 Saskatchewan Horse), CAC, CASF. On 15 May 1942, it was redesignated as the 20th Army Tank Regiment (16/22 Saskatchewan Horse), CAC, CASF and was assigned to the 2nd Canadian Army Tank Brigade. On 16 June 1943, the regiment along with the rest of the 2nd Canadian Army Tank Brigade embarked for Great Britain.[2]

After the brigade was reorganized as the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, on 1 November 1943, the 20th Army Tank Regiment (16/22 Saskatchewan Horse), CAC was disbanded.[2]

Reserve unit

On 1 April 1941, the 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse (Reserve) was converted from cavalry to infantry and was redesignated as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse. On 1 May 1941, the regiment was amalgamated with the Battleford portion of the Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers and designated as The Battleford Light Infantry (16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse).[2]

Post War

On 1 April 1946, The Battleford Light Infantry (16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse) was amalgamated with The Prince Albert Volunteers to reform The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers (now part of The North Saskatchewan Regiment).[1]

Organization

17th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse (15 December 1936)

Alliances

Battle Honours

North-West Rebellion

The Great War

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
  2. ^ a b c d e f Defence, National (2018-10-29). "The North Saskatchewan Regiment". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
  3. ^ a b c d e "16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse". 2007-10-24. Archived from the original on 24 October 2007. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
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