WW2: 16th/22nd SASK HORSE - 2ND CDN TK BDE

[Mark W. Tonner]

Hi David;

Some information on the 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse:

Serial No. 1053 - The 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse, C.A.S.F.
Authorized under: GO 184/40 - Effective 24 May 40
C.A.S.F. designation dropped under authority of: GO 273/40 - Effective 7 Nov 40

Serial No. 1053 - The 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse
Authorized under: GO 273/40 - Effective 7 Nov 40
Converted & Redesignated under: GO 104/42 - Effective 26 Jan 42
Converted & Redesignated: Serial No. 1053 - 20th Reconnaissance Battalion (16/22 Saskatchewan Horse)

Serial No. 1053 - 20th Reconnaissance Battalion (16/22 Saskatchewan Horse)
Authorized under: GO 104/42 - Effective 26 Jan 42
Converted & Redesignated under: GO 248/42 - Effective 22 May 42
Converted & Redesignated: Serial No. 1053 - 20th Army Tank Battalion (16/22 Saskatchewan Horse), C.A.C.

Serial No. 1053 - 20th Army Tank Battalion (16/22 Saskatchewan Horse), C.A.C.
Authorized under: GO 248/42 - Effective 22 May 42
Converted & Redesignated under: GO 302/42 - Effective 15 May 42
Converted & Redesignated: Serial No. 1053 - 20th Army Tank Regiment (16/22 Saskatchewan Horse), C.A.C.

Serial No. 1053 - 20th Army Tank Regiment (16/22 Saskatchewan Horse), C.A.C.
Authorized under: GO 302/42 - Effective 15 May 42
Disbanded under: GO 89/44 - Effective 1 Nov 43


20th Army Tank Regiment (16/22 Saskatchewan Horse), C.A.C. served under:

2nd Army Tank Brigade from 15 May 42 to 22 Jul 43
3rd Army Tank Brigade from 22 Jul 43 to 1 Nov 43

Hope this helps.

Cheers