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The South Saskatchewan Regiment
Cap badge
Active
  • July 3, 1905–September 1, 1968 (Militia);
  • September 1, 1968–present (Supplementary Reserve)
CountryCanada
Branch
  • Canadian Militia (1905–1940)
  • Canadian Army (1940–1968)
TypeLine infantry
RoleInfantry
SizeOne battalion
Part of
  • Non-Permanent Active Militia (1905–1940)
  • Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (1942–1968)
Garrison/HQEstevan, Saskatchewan
March"Warwickshire Lads"
Engagements
  • First World War
  • Second World War
Battle honoursSee #Battle honours

The South Saskatchewan Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces formed in 1936 by the amalgamation of The Weyburn Regiment and The Saskatchewan Border Regiment. It was reduced to nil strength and placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle (i.e., virtually disbanded) in 1968. They participated in the 1942 Dieppe Raid.

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