Blues 1-30 Flashcards

1
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Who was the first commissioner

A
  • 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
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2
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What is the meaning of ‘A mari usque ad mare’

A

It is the motto of Canada
- From Sea to Sea
- Found on the Canadian Coat of Arms on the blue ribbon.

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3
Q

Commissioner of BC Info

A
  • Dwayne McDonald
  • Always in BC
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4
Q

Coat of arms of BC Discritption

A
  • BC flag in middle
  • Stag and Bighorn Sheep
  • Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu
  • Stands for Splendour Without Diminishment
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5
Q

What date did the force formally and legally come into existence

A

August 30th 1873

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6
Q

Date of North West Mounted Police

A

1873-1874

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7
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Date of Royal North West Mounted Police

A

1904-1920

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8
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Date of RCMP creation

A

1920

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9
Q

Origin of “Royal Prefix” and who from

A
  • King Edward 7th
  • Boer War contribution
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10
Q

What color was added to the tunic after our Royal designation

A

Royal Blue

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11
Q

Current Commissioner

A

Mike Duheme

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12
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Three members of the NWMP + RNWMP who were awarded Victoria Cross

A
  • S/M Arthur Richardson - Boer War(1899-1902)
  • Cst. George Pearkes - WW1 (1914-1918)
  • Cst. Michael O’leary - WW1 (1914-1918)
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13
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Who is the current commissioner

A

Mike Duheme

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14
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Who was the first acting female commissioner

A

Beverly Busson

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15
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What does “Maintiens le droit” mean in English

A

Maintain the right

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16
Q

What two historical items of significance are kept in the Chapel

A

the Honour Roll and the retired Guidon

17
Q

what is the quote from the bible that is on the RCMP Cenotaph

A

The Trumpet shall sound

18
Q

What year was March West

19
Q

Whose crown is used on the crest of the RCMP

A

St. Edwards Crown. King Charles III, will continue to use the St Edwards crown

20
Q

What is the correct name for the buffalo head on the badge of the force

21
Q

Who was the longest serving Commissioner

A

Aynesworth Bowen Perry (AB)

22
Q

What building at Depot is named after AB Perry

A

AB Perry building
CO has office there
Corner of Sleigh Square and the Chapel

23
Q

What is significant about his term as Commissioner (AB Perry)

A

Was in power during NWMP, RNWMP, and RCMP

24
Q

Where on base can you find the Honour Roll

A

In the Chapel, on the Cenotaph
In the drum major mace
Stetson in the Officers Mess

25
Where did the six Division A- F meet to begin the March West
Fort Dufferin, Manitoba
26
What was the first fort of the Force
Fort Maclead
27
How many men did the force consist of orignally?
150 but before the march west was increased to 300
28
what was the total distance the men marched during the March West
1500 Km
29
What is another name for the high brown boots?
Strathcona Boots