Governor General's Body Guard

For the Indian regiment of the same name, see Governor General's Bodyguard.
Governor General's Body Guard
Active1822–1936
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Militia
TypeHorse guards
RoleCavalry
Size
  • Independent troop (1822–1876)
  • Independent squadron (1876–1889)
  • Regiment (1889–1936)
Part ofNon-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQToronto Armories
Motto(s)Nulli secundus (Latin for 'second to none')
Engagements
Battle honoursSee #Battle Honours

The Governor General's Body Guard was a royal guard regiment of the Canadian Army that formed part of the country's household troops. The Body Guard was the senior regiment of the Canadian Army and the equivalent of the British Army's Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards. In 1936 the regiment amalgamated with the Mississauga Horse to become The Governor General's Horse Guards.[1][2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
  2. ^ Defence, National (2018-11-29). "The Governor General's Horse Guards". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  3. ^ "The Governor General's Horse Guards". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  4. ^ "The Governor General's Horse Guards". 2007-10-21. Archived from the original on 2007-10-21. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).