Victor Brereton Rivers
Victor Brereton Rivers | |
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| Born | 2 February 1860 Brockville, Canada West |
| Died | 25 September 1911 (of TB) Buried in Kingston at Cateraquai Cemetery |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Corps of Guides (Canada) |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles / wars | North-West Rebellion |
Lieutenant Colonel Victor Brereton Rivers (2 February 1860 - 25 September 1911) was the first Intelligence Staff Officer of the Canadian militia on 6 February 1901. His staff work led shortly after, on 1 April 1903, to the formation of the Corps of Guides, a forerunner of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Branch.