788 British Columbia Dragoons (Penticton) Cadet Corps

After 1902, the strength and efficiency of Canada’s militia system improved somewhat with the return of veterans from the war in South Africa.   Then, a few years later, in April 1908, an independent squadron known as the Canadian Mounted Rifles (unofficially dubbed the Okanagan Mounted Rifles) was authorized for Vernon.  Later, in December 1911, the unit was granted authority to change its name from the Canadian Mounted Rifles to the 1st Regiment, B.C. Horse; the roots of the present day British Columbia Dragoons.  In 1912, the B.C. Horse became the 30th Regiment, B.C. Horse.

This Corps was originally formed 4 July 1919 as the Penticton  Cadet Corps, and was disbanded 14 Oct 1925.
The Corps reformed in 1940, and again disbanded in 3 Dec 1947.  

On 1 Oct 1962 C Company of #903 9th Recce Regiment Cadet Corps was redesignated as 788 The British Columbia Dragoons (Penticton) Cadet  Corps.  A Company was in Vernon  (old #1705), and B Coy was in Kelowna (#903). 903 originally formed 4 Dec 1947.  #788 was sponsored and affiliated with The British Columbia  Dragoons.  Inspection reports show change of sponsor to Royal  Canadian Legion, Branch 22, Summerland with no authorization records  available.

Commanding Officers