Blues 1-30

Question 1

Who was the first commissioner

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Commissioner of BC Info

Answer 3

• Dwayne McDonald
• Always in BC

Question 4

Coat of arms of BC Discritption

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What date did the force formally and legally come into existence

Answer 5

August 30th 1873

Question 6

Date of North West Mounted Police

Answer 6

1873-1874

Question 7

Date of Royal North West Mounted Police

Answer 7

1904-1920

Question 8

Date of RCMP creation

Answer 8

1920

Question 9

Origin of “Royal Prefix” and who from

Answer 9

• King Edward 7th
• Boer War contribution

Question 10

What color was added to the tunic after our Royal designation

Answer 10

Royal Blue

Question 11

Current Commissioner

Answer 11

Mike Duheme

Question 12

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

Answer 12

• S/M Arthur Richardson - Boer War(1899-1902)
• Cst. George Pearkes - WW1 (1914-1918)
• Cst. Michael O’leary - WW1 (1914-1918)

Question 13

Who is the current commissioner

Answer 13

Mike Duheme

Question 14

Who was the first acting female commissioner

Answer 14

Beverly Busson

Question 15

What does “Maintiens le droit” mean in English

Answer 15

Maintain the right

Question 16

What two historical items of significance are kept in the Chapel

Answer 16

the Honour Roll and the retired Guidon

Question 17

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

Answer 17

The Trumpet shall sound

Question 18

What year was March West

Answer 18

1874

Question 19

Whose crown is used on the crest of the RCMP

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Bison

Question 21

Who was the longest serving Commissioner

Answer 21

Aynesworth Bowen Perry (AB)

Question 22

What building at Depot is named after AB Perry

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Was in power during NWMP, RNWMP, and RCMP

Question 24

Where on base can you find the Honour Roll

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Where did the six Division A- F meet to begin the March West

Answer 25

Fort Dufferin, Manitoba

Question 26

What was the first fort of the Force

Answer 26

Fort Maclead

Question 27

How many men did the force consist of orignally?

Answer 27

150 but before the march west was increased to 300

Question 28

what was the total distance the men marched during the March West

Answer 28

1500 Km

Question 29

What is another name for the high brown boots?

Answer 29

Strathcona Boots