16th Canadian Light Horse

• Originated on 3 July 1905, in Regina, Assiniboia District, North-West Territories, as the 16th Mounted Rifles. • Redesignated on 1 October 1908, as the 16th Light Horse. • Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as the 16th Canadian Light Horse. • Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles, and redesignated as the 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse. == Perpetuations ==

North-West Rebellion • The Moose Mountain Scouts Great War • The Canadian Light Horse == History ==

Early history On 24 April 1885, The Moose Mountain Scouts were raised for active service for The North West Rebellion. This unit served with the Line of Communication Troops as part of the North West Field Force. On 18 September 1885, the unit was disbanded. On 1 October 1908, the regiment was redesignated as the 16th Light Horse. Great War On 6 August 1914, Details of the 16th Light Horse were placed on active service for local protection duties. 1920s–1930s On 15 March 1920, as a result of the reorganization of the Canadian Militia following the Otter Commission, the 16th Light Horse was redesignated as the 16th Canadian Light Horse. On 15 December 1936, as a result of the 1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization, the 16th Canadian Light Horse was amalgamated with The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles (formerly the 22nd Saskatchewan Light Horse) to form the 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse (now part of the North Saskatchewan Regiment). == Alliances ==

• - 16th The Queen's Lancers (until 1922) • - 16th/5th Lancers (1922–1936) == Uniform ==

The full dress uniform consisted of a scarlet tunic with yellow facings. == Battle honours ==

North West Rebellion • North West Canada, 1885 Great War == Notable members ==

• Brigadier General George Tuxford, == See also ==