Blues 1-30 Flashcards
Who was the first commissioner
- Lt. Col William Osborne Smith (Interim Commissioner, 1 month)
- Sept 25 1873 - Oct 17 1873
- Major General Sir George Arthur French (Permanent Commissioner, 3 years)
- October 1873 - July 1876
What is the meaning of ‘A mari usque ad mare’
It is the motto of Canada
- From Sea to Sea
- Found on the Canadian Coat of Arms on the blue ribbon.
Commissioner of BC Info
- Dwayne McDonald
- Always in BC
Coat of arms of BC Discritption
- BC flag in middle
- Stag and Bighorn Sheep
- Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu
- Stands for Splendour Without Diminishment
What date did the force formally and legally come into existence
August 30th 1873
Date of North West Mounted Police
1873-1874
Date of Royal North West Mounted Police
1904-1920
Date of RCMP creation
1920
Origin of “Royal Prefix” and who from
- King Edward 7th
- Boer War contribution
What color was added to the tunic after our Royal designation
Royal Blue
Current Commissioner
Mike Duheme
Three members of the NWMP + RNWMP who were awarded Victoria Cross
- S/M Arthur Richardson - Boer War(1899-1902)
- Cst. George Pearkes - WW1 (1914-1918)
- Cst. Michael O’leary - WW1 (1914-1918)
Who is the current commissioner
Mike Duheme
Who was the first acting female commissioner
Beverly Busson
What does “Maintiens le droit” mean in English
Maintain the right
What two historical items of significance are kept in the Chapel
the Honour Roll and the retired Guidon
what is the quote from the bible that is on the RCMP Cenotaph
The Trumpet shall sound
What year was March West
1874
Whose crown is used on the crest of the RCMP
St. Edwards Crown. King Charles III, will continue to use the St Edwards crown
What is the correct name for the buffalo head on the badge of the force
Bison
Who was the longest serving Commissioner
Aynesworth Bowen Perry (AB)
What building at Depot is named after AB Perry
AB Perry building
CO has office there
Corner of Sleigh Square and the Chapel
What is significant about his term as Commissioner (AB Perry)
Was in power during NWMP, RNWMP, and RCMP
Where on base can you find the Honour Roll
In the Chapel, on the Cenotaph
In the drum major mace
Stetson in the Officers Mess
Where did the six Division A- F meet to begin the March West
Fort Dufferin, Manitoba
What was the first fort of the Force
Fort Maclead
How many men did the force consist of orignally?
150 but before the march west was increased to 300
what was the total distance the men marched during the March West
1500 Km
What is another name for the high brown boots?
Strathcona Boots
