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Historic Armoury Building Houses a Historic Military Unit
Historic Armoury Building Houses a Historic Military Unit Moose Jaw has deep connections with Canadian military, not just with 15 Wing Airbase, but also with the Saskatchewan Dragoons and the historic armoury building in which the unit resides. The Saskatchewan Dragoons is a primary reserve armoured regiment of the Canadian Army. Their role is that of a reconnaisMilitary vehicles from different eras sit in front of the historic Lt.-Col. D.V. Currie VC Armoury building, which was constructed in 1907. sance squadron. They examine an area in preparation for the adinformation to the enemy. In the expansion program to provide vance of a main body of troops. withdrawal, they maintain conpermanent headquarters for miThey go forward, sometimes tact with the enemy while the litia practice and training, and it many miles, and gather informamain body pulls back. Thus, they was used as a recruitment cention on enemy strength, equipoften speak of their role as “first tre during both world wars. In ment, movements and intentions. in, last out.” 1986, the structure was renamed The federal government formed in honour of David Currie, a lothe unit in Regina in 1905 as an cal officer awarded the Victoria infantry regiment, later desigCross for courageous action durnating it as the 95th Regiment ing the invasion of Normandy, and then the 95th Saskatchewan France in 1944. Rifles. The Saskatchewan DraInside the main hall are historic goons perpetuates the 46th Batartifacts that help tell the story of talion (South Saskatchewan), the unit, from its earliest days to Canadian Expeditionary Force today as a reserve unit. There are (CEF) and the 128th Battalion displays dedicated to the unit’s (Moose Jaw), CEF. members from the First and SecMembers of the Saskatchewan DraThe dragoons reside in the hisond world wars and important goons pose for a picture with their toric Lt.-Col. David V. Currie VC battles such as Vimy Ridge. Scatflag during an exercise. Armoury building on 1215 Main tered throughout the building are They pass this information — toStreet North. The brick structure pictures of the unit over the decgether with other helpful inforis a recognized federal heritage ades, along with other fascinatmation on such things as bridges, building because of its historical ing heritage items that celebrate blocked roads and areas of poassociations and its architectural Canadian military history and the tential danger — back to higher and environmental values. boys and men from Moose Jaw command so the advance can The federal government conwho answered the call and served take place as safely as possible. structed the armoury in 1907 their country. At the same time, they deny such during the Militia and Defence For more information call (306) 692-2550.
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