4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards

4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards
Badge of the 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards
Active1875–1965
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Militia (1875–1940)
Canadian Army (1940–1965)
TypeDragoon Guards
RoleCavalry, reconnaissance
SizeOne Regiment
Part of
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
PatronPrincess Louise, Duchess of Argyll
Motto(s)Pro aris et focis (Latin for 'For our altars and for our homes')
ColorsBlue tunics with white facings[1]
March
Engagements
Battle honours
  • South Africa, 1900
  • Mount Sorrel
  • Adrano
  • Troina Valley
  • Sicily, 1943
  • Landing at Reggio
  • Motta Montecorvino
  • Liri Valley
  • Hitler Line
  • Melfa Crossing
  • Gothic Line
  • Tomba di Pesaro
  • Casale
  • Sant' Angelo in Salute
  • Capture of Ravenna
  • Naviglio Canal
  • Italy, 1943–45
  • North-West Europe, 1945
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Harry Wickwire Foster

The 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards is an inactive armoured regiment of the Canadian Militia / Canadian Army. It is currently on the Supplementary Order of Battle.[2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ "Dress Regulations for the Officers of the Canadian Militia". Militia Department. 1907. p. 18. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  2. ^ Defence, National (2018-11-29). "4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
  3. ^ "IV Princess Louise Dragoon Guards". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
  4. ^ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2015-04-02.
  5. ^ "4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards [Canada]". 2007-09-26. Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 2022-03-20.