The Royal Canadian Legion originated with the formation of the Great War Veterans Association (G.W.V.A) in April 1917 and by 1919 had become the largest organization representing the interests and welfare of returning servicemen and women.
Since its inception, the Legion has focused its efforts on securing adequate pensions and other benefits for veterans and their dependants.
Issued in 1926, the Regina Branch is known as Branch No. 1. It resides at 1820 Cornwall Street and is the first branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to receive a charter.
The Royal Canadian Legion originated with the formation of the Great War Veterans Association (G.W.V.A) in April, 1917.
Just 2 years following its creation, the GWVA had become the largest organization representing the interests and welfare of returning servicemen and women in Canada.
In 1926, the G.W.V.A. and other groups joined to form the Canadian Legion British Empire Service League. The designation of Branch No. 1 was issued to the Regina location on this date.
The Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Hall’s ‘Memorial Tower’ was constructed over the course of four years between 1947 and 1951.
In 1960, Royal Assent was granted, allowing the organization to become the Royal Canadian Legion.
Phone: 306.522.2676
Email: info@reginalegion.com
