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The Royal Rifles of Canada | |
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Active | 28 February 1862 – 1 November 1966 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Militia (1862–1940) Canadian Army (1940–1966) |
Type | Rifle regiment |
Role | Infantry |
Size | One regiment |
Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia (1871–1940) Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (1942–1966) |
Garrison/HQ | Quebec City |
Motto(s) | Latin: Volens et valens, lit. 'Willing and capable' |
March | Quick march "I'm Ninety Five", double past "Money Musk" |
Anniversaries | Battle of Hong Kong |
Engagements | South African War First World War Second World War |
Battle honours | See #Battle Honours |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Brigadier John K. Lawson |
The Royal Rifles of Canada was a rifle regiment in the Canadian Army and fought alongside The Winnipeg Grenadiers in the Battle of Hong Kong during World War II. In November 1966, it was reduced to nil strength and placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle.