734 Communication Squadron | |
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Active | 1970–2011 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Land Force Command |
Garrison/HQ | Regina, Saskatchewan |
Motto(s) | Regina Camporum |
March | "Mercury March" |
734 Communication Squadron was a reserve military unit in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. It was formed by the redesignation of 2nd Independent Signal Squadron on 1 April 1970. The unit's motto was Regina Camporum. In 2011 the squadron was amalgamated with 735 Communication Regiment, 736 Communication Squadron and 737 Communication Squadron, which together became 38 Signal Regiment. The Regina subunit of this regiment is 2 Squadron. [1]
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734 Communication Squadron was composed mainly of linemen, signal operators, and signal officers as well as support trades: supply technicians, mobile support equipment operators, resource management support clerks and vehicle technicians.
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