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PAST MUSEUM NEWS 2023 www.12mbdragoons.com/news/2023 NEWS ITEMS INCLUDE * 2023 VIMY NIGHT PHOTO GALLERY * WWII Dutch Resistance Tributes to XII Manitoba Dragoons * Vimy and Beyond Fundraiser: Poster and Program of Events * Congratulations to EDD McARTHUR  Presented with the Quilt of Valour * Researcher Makes Case for Brandon War Hero MUSEUM NEWS 2022 www.12mbdragoons.com/news/2022 Update: Maj Cameron Meikle has written a master's thesis that details the development  of what became known as Medium Reconnaissance. He found most of the innovation and then application was within the XII MANITOBA DRAGOONS. Getting CORPS HQ to take notice was to do it as well as the flanking task assigned. The information provided to CORPS now allowed for infantry to advance 16kms (10mi) per day marching and taking ground.  The thesis can be viewed at this site- https://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p4013coll2/id/4020/rec/22 Looking Back  A LOOK BACK AT 2015  ~ 2016 ~ 2017 ~ 2018 ~ 2019 ~ 2020  NEWS www.12mbdragoons.com/news/2015 www.12mbdragoons.com/news/2016 www.12mbdragoons.com/news/2017 www.12mbdragoons.com/news/2018 www.12mbdragoons.com/news/2019 www.12mbdragoons.com/news/2020 www.12mbdragoons.com/news/2021

OUR FEATURE ARTICLE FROM THE NETHERLANDS XII Manitoba Dragoons :: STAGHOUND Part IV: 2015 Update: LIBERATION OF HOLLAND by Marco Hogenkamp www.12mbdragoons.com/stag04.html

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26 / XII MUSEUM NEWSLETTER Brandon's Military Museum  Read it HERE in PDF Format Back Issues: Fall/Winter 2014 September 2014 July 2014 March 2014 November 2013 July 2013 April 2013 March 2013 November 2012 July 2012 March 2012 November 2011

The OMMC Bulletin, Vol 23, #1, Winter 2015

Museum Tour

Take Our Photo Tour of the Museum Over 300 Photos ENTER  www.12mbdragoons.com/tour

Cairn Unveiling Ceremony

..The museum, archives and library are located on the first floor, north end, Brandon Armoury, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. It has been open to the public since 1979 and it has had visitors and e-mail correspondence from all provinces, most of the states and many countries. Comments from people who have visited the museum indicate they have found the museum very informative and the time well spent. The museum is run totally by volunteers. There is a work force of nine, who work one day a week through the winter. The museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of those who served their country in the various wars and engagements in which Canadian troops participated -- especially units that are associated with the southwestern corner of the province.

There is a wide range of military  memorabilia, including uniforms, webbing, bayonets, cap badges, shoulder flashes, flags, maps and swords. The museum library contains material which covers practically every war, battle or skirmish in which Canadian troops were involved. This information would be of particular value to anyone doing research in this area.

There are many pictures of individuals units and locations pertaining primarily to personnel and events originating in this area and other areas that troops of local interest were involved. Also the museum has a large archival section which contains, among other things, hand-written documents and orders from about 1903. A display comprised of approximately 400 regimental buttons has recently been added to the museum's exhibits. The buttons are from Canadian, British and American units.

 

BRANDON ARMOURY 1116 Victoria Avenue Brandon, Manitoba R7A 1B2 Canada Office: 204.717.4579 Fax: 204.725.1766

Free Admission to the Public Hours of Operation: Tuesdays: 0900-1130 hrs then 1300 to 1530 hrs Tours may be accommodated by contacting Edd McArthur:  Curator 204.726.3498  26fdregCurator@wcgwave.ca

.The Brandon Armoury was built in 1907. It is a solid, three-story high,  brick building.
In 1937 an addition to the building was completed at the south end which also is three stories high.

Over the years, many different formations have been housed in the armoury. To name a few: RNWMP ~ RCMP ~ 99th Manitoba Rangers ~ XII Manitoba Dragoons ~ 59, 70, and 71 batteries under the heading of 26th Field Artillery Brigade and later 26th Field Artillery Regiment. The building has housed the cadet corps since their inception. The armoury is an historic site building.

Ross Neale Honoured A lifetime of service recognized: Maj. Gen. John Arch MacInnis presents Ross Neale with an RCA commendation for his leadership  and dedication in developing  the XII Manitoba Dragoon and 26 Field Regiment Museum. Photos and Press Coverage HERE

German/Russian Tank  Retrieved from Lake Bottom Story and Photos HERE

The XII Manitoba Dragoons were based in Bramley, Surrey, England from November '42 to June '43. The Tribute Booklet produced by  the Bramley Historical Society is located HERE in PDF format.