Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve

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The Royal Navy Canadian Volunteer Reserve (RNCVR) was a naval reserve that was established on 14 May 1914.

The RNCVR provided the RN with 1,200 extra sailors to protect Canada's coast line.

[edit] Organization

The RNCVR consisted of three geographic commands:

  • Atlantic
  • Pacific
  • Lake (representing inland areas)

[edit] Demise

The RNCVR quickly rose to prominence during the First World War, but, along with the Royal Canadian Navy, was neglected after the war drew to a close.

The RNCVR was replaced by the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1923.

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