This unit served with Middleton's Column of the North West Field Force.
[1][2][3][6][7] On 6 August 1914, Details from the 32nd Manitoba Horse were placed on active service for local protection duties.
[2] At the start of the First World War, the 32nd Manitoba Horse was one of 6 cavalry regiments from across Western Canada to provide detachments to help form the 6th Battalion (Fort Garrys), CEF for service in the first contingent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
[1][8] In 1932, the regiment was officially granted the perpetuation of Boulton's Mounted Corps from the North-West Rebellion.
[1][9][10] The regiment’s full dress uniform consisted of a scarlet tunic with yellow facings.