Welcome to the Internet home of the XII Manitoba Dragoons and  26 Field Regiment Museum www.12MBDragoons.com 26fdregmuseum.com

Museum Tour

Take Our All New  Photo Tour of the Museum Over 300 Photos  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 Fax: 204.725.1766

Free Admission to the Public Hours of Operation: Daily 9 am to Noon & 1 pm to 4 pm Tours may be accommodated by calling  Curator Edd McArthur at 726-3498  or Gord Sim at  (204) 727-7691

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.