The Royal Rifles of Canada, Canadian Army

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THE ROYAL RIFLES OF CANADA, CANADIAN ARMY

History: Raised 28 February 1862 as 8th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, becoming after a number of namechanges 8th Regiment "Royal Rifles" on 8 May 1900. And on 29 March 1920 Royal Rifles of Canada. It was amalgamated 22 February 1965 with the Les Voltiguers de Québec. This was undone 1 November 1966, and the Royal Rifles of Canada was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle.

Coat of arms (crest) of the The Royal Rifles of Canada, Canadian Army

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