24th Regiment Grey's Horse

Last updated
24th Grey's Horse / 9th Grey's Horse
Active1908–1936
CountryCanada
Branch Canadian Militia
TypeLine cavalry
RoleCavalry
SizeOne regiment
Part of Non-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQ Wingham, Ontario

24th Regiment Grey's Horse was a Canadian Militia cavalry regiment and part of the Non-Permanent Active Militia.

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History

It was originally formed in Oxford County and Waterloo County, Ontario, on April 2, 1908, and named in honour of Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, Governor General of Canada. [1] [2] The regiment was headquartered in Woodstock with squadrons in Woodstock and Ingersoll. Its lineage can be traced to 1798 with The Oxford Rifles. [3]

In 1914 it joined with the 22nd Regiment "The Oxford Rifles" to form A Company of the 1st Battalion, CEF.

Headquarters moved Wingham, Ontario, after World War I. In 1921 it was redesignated as the 9th (Grey's) Horse. [1] [4]

On 1 February 1936, the 9th Grey's Horse were disbanded along with 13 other regiments as part of the 1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization. [1] [4] [5] [6]

Commanding officers

Notable members

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