Waikato Mounted Rifles

Waikato Mounted Rifles
Active1869–present
CountryNew Zealand
AllegianceElizabeth II
BranchNew Zealand Army Reserve
TypeMounted Rifles
RoleMounted Reconnaissance
SizeOne Squadron
Garrison/HQRostrevor Street, Hamilton
Motto(s)Libertas et natale solum
(Liberty and homeland)
ColorsMaroon, Yellow and Black
MarchD'ye ken John Peel
Anniversaries24 July – Regimental Birthday
20 November – RNZAC Corps Day/Cambrai Day

The Waikato Mounted Rifles (WMR) is the New Zealand Army's only Territorial Force (Army Reserve) squadron of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps (RNZAC). The Squadron's origins can be traced back to 1869 when the first mounted unit was raised in the Waikato. Today the Squadron is part of Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles (QAMR) where it forms the regiment's reserve squadron. WMR's role is mounted reconnaissance and surveillance.


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