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Royal Winnipeg Rifles | |
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Active | 1883–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Army |
Type | Rifles |
Part of | 38 Canadian Brigade Group |
Garrison/HQ | Minto Armoury, Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Nickname(s) | Little Black Devils |
Motto(s) | Hosti acie nominati (Latin for 'Named by the enemy') |
March | "Old Solomon Levi" |
Engagements | |
Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
Website | www |
Commanders | |
Colonel-in-Chief | King Charles III |
Notable commanders | William Nassau Kennedy |
Abbreviation | R Wpg Rif |
The Royal Winnipeg Rifles (R Wpg Rif) are a Primary Reserve one-battalion infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. Nicknamed the "Little Black Devils", they are based at Minto Armoury in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles are part of 3rd Canadian Division's 38 Canadian Brigade Group.[1]