Blues 31-60 Flashcards
When was the last time the force was toegether
Great March West July 1874
What is Fort Whoop-Up now known as
The city of Lethbridge
Name of the first vessel on the force and the year it was commissioned
Keewatin in 1890
Sank in Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba
Who presented the force with its first Guidon
Governor General Lord Bessborough in 1935 at Depot Division
Who presented the force with its second Guidon
Queen Elizabeth II July 1973 at Depot Division on Sleigh Square
What are the battle honours on the retired Guidon in the Chapel?
1) Northwest Resistance 1885
2) South Africa 1900-1902
3) France and Flanders (WW1) 1918
4) Siberia 1918-1919
5) Europe 1939-1945
What battle honour did they add to the new Guidon?
Change from Europe to the Second World War 1939-1945
Canadian Provost Corps Honorary Distinction
Afghanistan 2003-2014
What was the first section in the RCMP to get air-conditioned vehicles and why?
The Police Dog Service. When dogs overheat they pant to cool themselves. When they are panting in extreme temperatures it affects their ability to track.
What was the first plane used and when was it first put into service?
The Dragonfly in 1937
Why was the NWMP created in 1873
The main reason for the creation of the Force was to prevent American expansion north of the 49th parallel post-Civil War and to create a government presence among First Nations prior to western settlement.
What was the intended route of the Lost Patrol?
Fort Macpherson, NWT to Dawson, YT
What do the yellow stripes on our blues signify?
Calvary. (In 1876 a yellow stripe was added to navy pants/breeches replacing the tan or steel grey breeches.)
What was the troop number of the first all-woman troop and when did they start training?
Troop 17, September 1974 (a full troop of 32 cadets)
What is the proper name for the Parade Square at Depot?
Sleigh Square, named after Cst. Ralph Bateman Sleigh who was killed in a skirmish at Cut Knife Hill.
What is the significance of the 7lb cannon in front of the Drill Hall during summer months?
It was used in the Yukon Gold Rush, under the command of Sam Steele.