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	Topics The Fort Garry Horse Topic Home FGH redirects here, for Furness General HospitalFacts About Furness General Hospital Furness General Hospital , opened in 1984, is a hospital that services Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding areas in Furnes... in Barrow-in-Furness, UK see hereFurness General Hospital Furness General Hospital , opened in 1984, is a hospital that services Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding areas in Furnes... The Fort Garry Horse is a Canadian Militia (i.e. part-time reservist) armoured regimentRegiment A regiment is a military unit, consisting of battalions - usually three or four - commanded by a colonel.... based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is currently part of Land Force Western AreaLand Force Western Area Land Force Western Area is responsible for all Canadian army operations and administration in western Canada from the northe... 's 38 Canadian Brigade Group38 Canadian Brigade Group 38 Canadian Brigade Group is composed of all Canadian Forces' Primary Reserve Army units in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and West... . History The regiment was formed in 1912, as the 34th Regiment of Cavalry. In 1913 it was renamed 34th Fort Garry Horse. In the First World War, volunteers from the regiment helped form the 6th Battalion, CEF, later Canadian Cavalry Depot, then later The Fort Garry Horse for active service in France. Harcus StrachanHarcus Strachan Overview Harcus Strachan, VC, MC was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry... of the regiment was awarded the Victoria CrossVictoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest recognition for valour "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the Br... for his actions on November 20, 1917 in France. In 1920 the regiment was named The Fort Garry Horse in order to perpetuate The Fort Garry Horse of the CEF. In 1936 the regiment absorbed The Manitoba Horse. During the Second World War the regiment was mobilized as the 10th Canadian Armoured Regiment (The Fort Garry Horse). It was in the vanguard on Juno BeachJuno Beach Juno Beach was one of the landing sites for Allied invaders on the coast of Normandy during D-Day, the invasion of Normandy ... on D-DayBattle of Normandy The Battle of Normandy was fought in 1944 between Nazi Germany in Western Europe and the invading Allied forces as part of ... . After the war, in 1946, the regiment was reconstituted in the militia. In 1949 the regiment was renamed The Fort Garry Horse (10th Armoured Regiment). In 1958 the regiment was split into the 1st Fort Garry Horse (in the Regular Force) and the 2nd Fort Garry Horse (in the Militia). In 1970 the Regular Force component was disbanded. In 2004, the regiment helped create a new unit of the Canadian Military EngineersCanadian Military Engineers The Canadian Military Engineers is the military engineering branch of the Canadian Forces. ... . The regiment agreed to host 31 Engineer Squadron during its standing-up years. The engineers in this unit have the distinction of being the only ones in Canada to wear the black beret of the Armoured CorpsRoyal Canadian Armoured Corps Summary The Royal Canadian Armoured Corps is the armoured branch of service of the Canadian Forces Land Force Command, including reg... . Other information Facings: Yellow Official Abbreviation: FGH Colours: Regimental GuidonColours, standards and guidons Origins The practice of carrying standards, to act both as a rallying point for troops, and to mark the location of the commander... , presented to both the 1st and 2nd Fort Garry Horse in 1964. When the regular force unit was disbanded, the Guidon was presented to the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba for safekeeping. Motto: Facta Non Verba (deeds not words) Regimental March: El Abanico (quick), Red River Valley (slow), Alternate quick march: St. Patrick's Day Unofficial Nickname: the Garrys Alliances - The Royal Dragoon GuardsRoyal Dragoon Guards The Royal Dragoon Guards is an armoured regiment of the British Army.... Order of precedence See also Winnie-the-PoohWinnie-the-Pooh Winnie-the-Pooh is a fictional bear created by A.... was inspired by the FGH's regimental mascot, Winnipeg bearWinnipeg bear Winnipeg was the name given to the Black Bear cub that inspired the Winnie-the-Pooh stories by A.... External links regimental website.