The Royal Canadian Dragoons

The Royal Canadian Dragoons Headquarters: CFB Petawawa, Ontario, Canada Regimental Birthday: 21 Dec 1883. Colonel in Chief: HRH Prince Charles Colonel of the Regiment: Col Appleton Current Role: Reconnaissance Higher Formation: 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group

Lineage

The Royal Canadian Dragoons trace their Lineage back in 1883 with General Order 13/83 and their formation in the Citadel in Quebec City.

Allied and Affiliated Units

Allied Regiment

The Royal Canadian Dragoons maintain a close affiliation with their Allied Regiment the Household Cavalry of the United Kingdom.

Canadian Militia Affiliation

The Governor General's Horse Guards

Partnership Affiliations

12e Regiment de Cuirassiers (France) 5th Battalion 68th Armor (United States) 293 Panzer Battalion (Germany)