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Gord, I'm a relative of Wm Chas Maguire and have been doing some genealogical research.  The family legend is that he was a guard on Riel after Batoche.  Williams brother Loftus also fought Riel with the 90th.  Thanks so much for this information an all those who helped!  CMM

The Dragoon tip led me to www.dragoons.ca where I came across the regiments genealogy which mentions a company of mounted infantry established in Winnipeg in 1885 to fight the NW Rebellion... seems promising, but of course I have no idea what kind of uniform these people would have worn.

Another Uniform to test the skills of forum members:  This picture was taken around the time of the NW Rebellion in Winnipeg.  It was originally believed to be the "Winnipeg Cavalry" But I don't think such a regiment ever existed.  The dashing young man fought the rebels in 1887.  Any ideas what...