Canadian Militia badges, Infantry, 84th Regiment to the 110th Regiment, York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection

84^th St. Hyacinthe Battalion of Infantry
84^th St. Hyacinthe Regiment

6e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment (Le Régiment de St. Hyacinthe)

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.119.

Le Régiment de St.-Hyacinthe

Le Régiment de St. Hyacinthe originated 24 March 1871 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec as the St. Hyacinthe Provisional Battalion of Infantry. It was redesignated 12 Dec1879 as the 84^th St. Hyacinthe Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated 8May 1900 as the 84^th St. Hyacinthe Regiment. Redesignated 29 March1920 as Le Régiment de St. Hyacinthe. Redesignated 3 Jan 1942 as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de St. Hyacinthe. Redesignated 14 Jan 1946 as Le Régiment de St. Hyacinthe. Amalgamated 2 Feb 1956 with the Royal 22eRégiment and redesignated as the 6^th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment. Redesignated 9 Nov 1963 as the 6e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment. Redesignated 12 Aug 1977 in English as the 6^th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment.

85^th Infantry Battalion of Infantry
85^th Regiment

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo)

85th Regiment

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Le Régiment de Maisonneuve

(Oromocto Legion Branch 93 Collection, Author Photo)

Le Régiment de Maisonneuve

This Reserve Force regiment originated in Montreal, Quebec on 4 June 1880, when the 85th Battalion of Infantry was authorized to be formed. Lieutenant-Colonel Julien Brosseau, VD, was the first Commanding Officer. It was redesignated as the 85th Regiment on 8 May 1900, as Le Régiment de Maisonneuve on 29 March 1920, as the 2nd(Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Maisonneuve on 7 November 1940 and finally Le Régiment de Maisonneuve on 15 December 1945.

86^th Three Rivers Battalion of Infantry
86^th Three Rivers Regiment

Disbanded1 April 1914. Reactivated 1 Oct 1915 under the name The Three Rivers Regiment

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(Private Collection Photo)

Three Rivers Regiment

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87^th Québec Battalion of Infantry
87^th Québec Regiment

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Le Régiment de Québec (Mitrailleuses)

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.131.

Le Régiment de Québec

Le Régiment de Québec was first created as a battalion in 1869 under the name The Provisional Battalion of Québec. This became the 87^th Québec Infantry Battalion in 1881. In 1900, the battalion became a regiment and adopted the name 87^th Québec Regiment. It adopted the name Le Régiment de Québec in 1920. On 1 Sep 1954, it merged with Les Voltigeurs de Québec.

88^th Kamouraska and Charlevoix Battalion of Infantry

Provisional Battalion of Kamouraska, four companies raised 9 April 1869. No. 1 Company at St. Anne de la Pocatière. No. 2 Company at Kamouraska. No. 3 Company at Rivière Ouelle. No. 4 Company at St. Denis. 17 Dec 1869. HQ formed at Kamouraska. 19 Aug 1870. Kamouraska Provisional Battalion of Infantry. HQ at Kamouraska.

Charlevoix Provisional Battalion of Infantry, four companies raised with HQ at Baie St. Paul. No. 1 Company at St. Paul's Bay. No. 2 Company at St. Jean d'Orléans; redesignated 27 May 1881 as No. 6 Coy, 87^th Bn. No. 3 Company at Les Éboulements. No. 4 Company at St. Urbain; disbanded 10 April 1871. No. 5 Company at Chicoutimi, raised 28 July 1882; became Independent Coy 19 Sep.1882; redesignated 9 Jan 1885 as No. 6 Coy, 61^st  Bn.

Kamouraska and Charlevoix Battalion of Infantry battalions amalgamated with HQ at Rivière Ouelle, PQ, 29 Sep 1882. No. 1 Company at St. Anne de la Pocatière, formerly No. 1 Coy, Kamouraska Bn. No. 2 Company at St. Paul's Bay, formerly No. 1 Coy, Charlevoix Bn. No. 3 Company at Kamouraska, formerly No. 2 Coy, Kamouraska Bn. No. 4 Company at Rivière Ouelle, formerly No. 3 Coy, Kamouraska Bn. No. 5 Company at St. Denis, formerly No. 5Coy, Kamouraska Bn. No. 6 Company at Les Éboulements, formerly No. 3 Coy, Charlevoix Bn. 8 May 1900.

88^th Regiment.

Disbanded 1 May 1901. (No. 1 Coy, No. 3 Coy and No. 4 Coy transferred to 61^stRegiment; No. 2 Coy and No. 6 Coy transferred to 87^th Regiment).

88^th Regiment (Victoria Fusiliers)

(Private Collection Photo)

88^th Regiment (Victoria Fusiliers)
Amalgamated with 50^th Regiment (Gordon Highlanders of Canada) on 15 March1920 to become The Canadian Scottish Regiment.

89^th Temiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry

Originated on 9April 1869, in Rivière du Loup, Quebec, as The Provisional Battalion of Temiscouata. Amalgamated on 12 Jan 1883, with The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski and Redesignated as the 89^th Témiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 89^thTemiscouata and Rimouski Regiment. Redesignated on 29 March 1920, as Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski. Redesignated on 1 Oct 1920, as Les Fusiliers du St. Laurent.  The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski originated on 9 April 1869, in Rimouski, Quebec, as The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski. Amalgamated on 12 January 1883, with The Provisional Battalion of Temiscouata and redesignated as the 89^thTémiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry.

89^th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment

(Larry Will Photo)

89^th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment

Le Régiment Temis-Laurent 1 April 1920Redesignated Les Fusiliers du St. Laurent 1 Oct 1920

90^th Winnipeg Battalion of Rifles

90^th Regiment Winnipeg Rifles

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.18.

The 90^th Infantry Battalion Winnipeg Rifles (c1885).

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The 90^th Regiment Winnipeg Rifles

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.558.

The 90^th Regiment Winnipeg Rifles.  Officer’s badge

Royal Winnipeg Rifles

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection)

Accession Number 1997.28.75. Queen’s Crown.

Royal Winnipeg Rifles

The Royal Winnipeg Rifles originated in 1883 as the 90^thWinnipeg Battalion of Rifles. In 1900 the unit was designated the 90^th Regiment Winnipeg Rifles and the Winnipeg Rifles in 1920. In 1935 the unit became The Royal Winnipeg Rifles and in 1955 the unit was amalgamated with the Winnipeg Light Infantry but remained The Royal Winnipeg Rifles which still exist today.

91^st Winnipeg Light Infantry Battalion

91^st Highlanders

Winnipeg Light Infantry

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.122.

Winnipeg Light Infantry

The Winnipeg Light Infantry was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1955, the regiment was amalgamated with The Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Originated on 1 April 1912,in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as the 106^th Regiment (Winnipeg Light Infantry). Redesignated on 12 March 1920,as The Winnipeg Light Infantry. Redesignated on 15 Dec 1936,as The Winnipeg Light Infantry (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 18 March 1942, as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Winnipeg Light Infantry (Machine Gun). Redesignated on1 June 1945, as The Winnipeg Light Infantry (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 1 April1946, as The Winnipeg Light Infantry. Amalgamated on 30 June 1955, with The Royal Winnipeg Rifles.

91^st Regiment Canadian Highlanders

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.434. Helmet Plate.

91^st Regiment Canadian Highlanders

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)

Oromocto Legion Branch 93 Collection, Author Photo). Glengarry badge.

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)

           The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's). Originated 1 Sep 1903 as the91^st "Highlanders". Redesignated 2 July 1904 as the 91^stRegiment Canadian Highlanders'. Redesignated 1 May 1920 as The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada'. Redesignated 15 Oct 1920 as the Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) of Canada. Redesignated 15 June 1927 as The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's).

Amalgamated 15 Dec1936 with the 3^rd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC (less 'C Company') and redesignated as The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) (Machine Gun). Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as the2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) Redesignated 1 Feb 1941 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)Redesignated on 15 Feb 1946 as The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada(Princess Louise's). 3^rd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Originated 1June 1919 as the 3^rd Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC. Redesignated on 15 Sep 1924 as the 3^rd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC.  Amalgamated 15 Dec 1936 (less C Company) with The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's).

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.72.

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada‍

92^nd Dorchester Battalion of Infantry
92^nd Dorchester Regiment

Le Régiment de la Chaudière

(Private Collection Photo)

Le Régiment de la Chaudière.

           Le Régiment dela Chaudière perpetuates three units (1^st Battalion, Select Embodied Militia, Dorchester Provincial Light Dragoons and the 1^st Lotbinière Division) from the War of 1812 and as such carries Battle Honours which recognize the service of those previous units during the War of 1812 and, in particular, at the Battle of the Chateauguay.

The regiment itself originated in Saint-Anselme, Québec, on 9 April 1869, as The Provisional Battalion of Dorchester. It was redesignated as the 92^nd Dorchester Battalion of Infantry on 12 June 1885. On 1 Aug 1899, it was amalgamated with the 23^rd Beauce Battalion of Infantry but retained the same designation. It was redesignated as the 92^nd Dorchester Regiment on 8 May1900; as Le Régiment de Dorchester on 29March 1920; as The Beauce Regiment on 15 March 1921; as Le Régiment de Beauce on 1 May 1921; and as Le Régiment de Dorchester et Beauce on 1 Feb 1932.

On 15 Dec 1936, it was amalgamated with the 5^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC and was redesignated as Le Régiment de la Chaudière (Mitrailleuses). It was redesignated as the 2^nd Reserve)Battalion, Le Régiment de la Chaudière (Mitrailleuses) on 7 Nov 1940; as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de la Chaudière on 1 April 1941; and as Le Régiment de la Chaudière on 24 April 1946. On 1 Sep 1954, it was amalgamated with Le Régiment de Lévis but retained the same designation.

The 23^rd"Beauce" Battalion of Infantry originated in Sainte-Marie, Québec, on9 April 1869. On 1 Aug 1899, it was amalgamated with the 92^nd Dorchester Battalion of Infantry.

Le Régiment de Lévis originated in Lévis, Québec, on 1 Dec 1902, as the 17^th Regiment of Infantry. It was redesignated as Le Régiment de Lévis on 29 March 1920; as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Lévis on 12 May 1942; and as Le Régiment de Lévis on 7 Nov 1945. On 1 Sep 1954, the régiment amalgamated with Le Régiment de la Chaudière.

The 5^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC originated in Québec City, Québec, on 1 June 1919, as the 5^thMachine Gun Brigade, CMGC. It was redesignated as the 5^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC on 15 Sep 1924. On 15 Dec 1936, it was amalgamated with Le Régiment de Dorchester et Beauce. Aere Perennius – more lasting than bronze.

Regiment de Beauce

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.101.

Regiment de Beauce

23^rd BeauceBattalion of Infantry

The 23^rd Beauce Battalion of Infantry originated in Sainte-Marie, Québec on 9 April 1869,when 'The Provisional Battalion of Beauce was authorized to be formed. It was redesignated the 23^rd Beauce Battalion of Infantry on 19 May 1871.

93^rd  Cumberland Battalion of Infantry

93^rd Cumberland Regiment

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.433. Helmet plate.

93^rd Cumberland Battalion of Infantry

Originated in Amherst, Nova Scotia, 6 Apr 1871 as the Cumberland Provisional Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated as the 93^rdCumberland Battalion of Infantry, 12 June 1885. Redesignated as the 93^rdCumberland Regiment, on 8 May 1900. Redesignated as The Cumberland Regiment, 29 March 1920.Redesignated as The Cumberland Highlanders, 15 June 1927. Amalgamated on1 Dec 1936 with The Colchester and Hants Regiment (less 'C Company') and C Company of the 6^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC (now The Princess Louise Fusiliers) and redesignated as The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun).

Redesignated as the2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun), 7 Nov 1940. Redesignated as the2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The North Nova Scotia Highlanders, 7 March 1941. Redesignated as The North Nova Scotia Highlanders, 1 May 1946. Amalgamated on 12 Nov 1954 with The Pictou Highlanders (Motor) and the 189^th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, RCA, RCA as the 1^st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North). The North Nova Scotia Highlanders was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army founded in 1936. In 1954, it was amalgamated with The Pictou Highlanders and 189^th LAA Battery, RCA, to form the 1^st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North).

Founded in 1936 as The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun) by the amalgamation of The Cumberland Highlanders, The Colchester and Hants Regiment, and 'C' Company, 6^thMachine Gun Battalion, it acquired its present title in 1941. The regiment landed on Juno beach on D-Day, assigned to 9^th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 3^rd Canadian Infantry Division. In 1954, as a result of the Kennedy Report on the Reserve Army, this regiment was amalgamated with The Pictou Highlanders and 189^thLAA RCA Battery to form the 1^st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North).

94^th Victoria Regiment Argyll Highlanders

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.461.

94^th Victoria Regiment Argyll Highlanders          

Formed 13 Oct 1871in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, as the Victoria Provisional Battalion of Infantry, named after Victoria County. Redesignated 2 Dec1879 as the Victoria Highland Provisional Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated 9 April 1880 as the Victoria Provisional Battalion of Infantry Argyll Highlanders. Redesignated12 June 1885 as the 94^th Victoria" Battalion of Infantry, Argyll Highlanders. Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 94^th Victoria Regiment Argyll Highlanders. Redesignated 29 March 1920 as The Cape Breton Highlanders. Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Cape Breton Highlanders. Redesignated 15 Feb 1946 as The Cape Breton Highlanders. Reorganized and redesignated 15 Sep 1954 as the 2^nd Battalion of The Nova Scotia Highlanders. Reorganized and redesignated9 Dec 2010 as a separate regiment, The Cape Breton Highlanders.

95^th Regiment Saskatchewan Rifles

1 June 1909 Split into two regiments on 1 April 1912 - one unit became 95^th Regiment other became 105^th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers). Redesignated back to 95^thRegiment Saskatchewan Rifles Sep 1913 Amalgamated with 60^thRifles of Canada 15 March 1920 and redesignated The South Saskatchewan Regiment.

95^th Saskatchewan Rifles

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.493.

95^th Saskatchewan Rifles.

Originated 3 July1905 in Regina, Saskatchewan when a regiment of infantry in the districts of Assiniboia and Saskatchewan was authorized. Redesignated 2 April 1907 as the 95^thRegiment. Redesignated 1 May 1908 as a rifle regiment. Redesignated 1 June 1909 as two separate regiments, designated the 105^th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers) (now The North Saskatchewan Regiment) and the 95^th Regiment. Redesignated16 Sep 1913 as the 95^th Saskatchewan Rifles. Amalgamated 15 March 1920 with the 60^th Rifles of Canada and redesignated as The South Saskatchewan Regiment.

The Regina Rifle Regiment

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.68. Queen’s Crown.

The Regina Rifle Regiment

The Regina Rifle Regiment originated in 1905 as a regiment of infantry in the districts of Assiniboia and Saskatchewan. It was designated the 95^thRegiment in 1907, and the 95^th Saskatchewan Rifles in 1909. In 1920, the unit was amalgamated with the 60^th Rifles of Canada and was designated The South Saskatchewan Regiment. In 1936the unit was amalgamated with Headquarters and A Company of the 12^thMachine Gun Battalion. In 1940 it was designated the Regina Rifles. The unit became the Royal Regina Rifles in 1982.

The Saskatchewan Dragoons

(Oromocto Legion Branch 93, Author Photo)

The Saskatchewan Dragoons.  King’s Crown.

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.618. Queen’s Crown.

The Saskatchewan Dragoons

The Saskatchewan Dragoons originated in Regina, Saskatchewan on 3 July 1905, when a regiment of infantry was authorized to be formed in the districts of Assiniboia and Saskatchewan. It was designated the 95^th Regiment on 2 April 1907 and the 95^thSaskatchewan Rifles on 1 June 1909. On 1 April 1912, the regiment was reorganized as two separate regiments, the 105^th Regiment(Saskatoon Fusiliers) (now The North Saskatchewan Regiment) and the 95^th Saskatchewan Rifles. On15 March 1920, it was amalgamated with the 60^th Rifles of Canada and redesignated The South Saskatchewan Regiment. Esprit d’initiative – Spirit of initiative.

On 15 May 1924, The South Saskatchewan Regiment was reorganized into five separate regiments, The Assiniboia Regiment (now the 10^th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA), The Regina Rifle Regiment(now The Royal Regina Rifles), The Weyburn Regiment (now The South Saskatchewan Regiment), The Saskatchewan Border Regiment (now The South Saskatchewan Regiment) and The South Saskatchewan Regiment. It was redesignated The King's Own Rifles of Canada on 15 Sep 1924.

On 15 Dec 1936, it was amalgamated with B Company of the 12^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC (now The Royal Regina Rifles) and redesignated The King's Own Rifles of Canada (Machine Gun). It was redesignated the 2^nd Battalion, The King's Own Rifles of Canada on 29 Jan 1942 and, upon conversion to armour, the 20^th (Saskatchewan) Armoured Regiment, RCAC, on 1 April 1946,the 20^th Saskatchewan Armoured Regiment on 4 Feb 1949, The Saskatchewan Dragoons (20^th Armoured Regiment) on 31 July 1954 and The Saskatchewan Dragoons on 19 May 1958. The Saskatchewan Dragoons were restricted to one squadron on 1 Sep 1970.

The Kings Own Rifles of Canada

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.70.

The Kings Own Rifles of Canada

The Kings Own Rifles of Canada originated as a 'regiment of infantry' in1905. In 1907 the unit was designated the 95^th Regiment and in 1909 the 95^th Saskatchewan Rifles. In 1920 the unit was amalgamated with the 60^th Rifles of Canada and was designated the South Saskatchewan Regiment. In 1924 it was designated The Kings Own Rifles of Canada. In 1949 the unit became the 20^thSaskatchewan Armoured Regiment and in 1954 The Saskatchewan Dragoons.

96^th The Lake Superior Regiment

(Private Collection, Larry Will Photo)

96^th The Lake Superior Regiment

The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.71. King's crown.

The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment

The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment originated 3 July 1905 in Port Arthur, Ontario when a "regiment of infantry" was authorized to be formed. Designated 1 Dec1905 as the 96^th The Lake Superior Regiment. Redesignated 12 March 1920as The Lake Superior Regiment. Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Lake Superior Regiment. Redesignated 1 April 1946 as The Lake Superior Regiment (Motor).Redesignated 29 June 1949 as The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment (Motor). Redesignated 11 April 1958 as The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment.

96^th Lake Superior Regiment

(Private Collection Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.452.

96^th The Lake Superior Regiment.

Originated 3 July1905 in Port Arthur, Ontario when a "regiment of infantry" was authorized to be formed. Designated 1 Dec 1905 as the 96^th The Lake Superior Regiment. Redesignated 12 March 1920as The Lake Superior Regiment. Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Lake Superior Regiment. Redesignated 1 April 1946 as The Lake Superior Regiment (Motor).Redesignated 29 June 1949 as The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment (Motor). Redesignated 11 April 1958as The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment.

97^th Regiment of Rifles

97^th Regiment (Algonquin Rifles)  

The Algonquin Regiment

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.111. Queen's crown.

The Algonquin Regiment

The Algonquin Regiment originated 1 July 1900 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as the 97^thRegiment of Rifles. Sub-units were located in Thessalon, Sudbury and Sturgeon Falls. Redesignated 1 June 1903 as the 97th Regiment (Algonquin Rifles).Redesignated 1 May 1920 as The Algonquin Rifles. Redesignated 15 February 1929as The Algonquin Regiment. 15 December 1936, "B", "C" and "D" Companies amalgamated with The Northern Pioneers, retaining thesame regimental designation. At the same time, the "Headquarters"' and "A" Companies were amalgamated with The Sault Ste. Marie Regiment to become The Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury Regiment (MG) (currently the 49th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA). Redesignated 7 November 1940 as the 2nd (Reserve)Battalion, The Algonquin Regiment. Redesignated 15 February 1946 as The Algonquin Regiment. 1 October 1954 converted to armour and redesignated as The Algonquin Regiment (26th Armoured Regiment). Redesignated 19 May 1958 as The Algonquin Regiment (RCAC). 19 March 1965, converted to infantry and redesignated The Algonquin Regiment. Redesignated on 23 June 2016, as The Algonquin Regiment (Northern Pioneers). “Ne-Kah-Ne-Nah”, We lead others follow.

98^th Regiment

(Private Collection Photo)

98^th Regiment

The Rainy River and Kenora Light Infantry

In 1908, the 98^thRegiment was created by separating two companies(Kenora and Fort Frances) from the 96^th Regiment and organizing two new companies, with regimental headquarters in Kenora. After the regiment was renamed multiple times during the 1920s, becoming the Kenora Light Infantry, it was split into two in1936. After the split, the 17^th Medium Battery remained in service until 1946. During the 1940s to 1980, the 16^th Medium Battery was renamed multiple times and merged with the 209^th (Reserve) Field Battery before becoming the 116^th Independent Field Battery, RCA in 1981.

99^th Regiment of Rifles

99^th Regiment Manitoba Rangers

(Private Collection, D. Wright Photo)

99^th Regiment Manitoba Rangers

The 99^th Regiment Manitoba Rangers was first authorized for service on 1 April 1908. The Regiment's Headquarters was in Brandon and it had companies in at Brandon, Portage la Prairie and Carberry, Manitoba. On 6 Aug 1914, Details from the 99^th Manitoba Rangers were placed on active service for local protection duties. The unit provided recruits for CEF units from Manitoba, including the 45^th Infantry Battalion, the 79^th Infantry Battalion and the181^st Infantry Battalion (Brandon). On 15 March 1920, as a result of the Otter Commission and the subsequent reorganization of the Canadian Militia, the 99^th Manitoba Rangers was redesignated as The Manitoba Rangers and was reorganized with three battalions (two of them paper-only reserve battalions) to perpetuate the assigned war-raised battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

The Manitoba Rangers

(Private Collection Photo)

The Manitoba Rangers

100^th Regiment Winnipeg Grenadiers

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo)

100^th Regiment Winnipeg Grenadiers

The Winnipeg Grenadiers originated in Morden, Manitoba on 1 April 1908, as the 100^th Regiment. It was redesignated the 100^thWinnipeg Grenadiers on 2 May 1910 and The Winnipeg Grenadiers on 12 March 1920.On 16 Nov 1936, it was amalgamated with the 10^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC and redesignated The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun). It was redesignated the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun) on 7 Nov 1940, the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers on 15 March 1941 and The Winnipeg Grenadiers on 28 Jan 1946. It was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 28 Feb 1965.

101^stRegiment (Edmonton Fusiliers)

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.88.

The Edmonton Fusiliers

The Edmonton Fusiliers originated in 1908 as the 101^stRegiment and was designated the 101^st Regiment (Edmonton Fusiliers) in 1909 and the Edmonton Regiment in 1920. In 1924 the unit was separated into two regiments including the Edmonton Fusiliers. In 1946 The Edmonton Fusiliers amalgamated with 19^th Alberta Dragoons.

The Edmonton Fusiliers were the 19^th Armoured Car Regiment between 1946 and 1949 when they were renamed to the 19^th Alberta Armoured Car Regiment. Details of The Edmonton Fusiliers were called out on service on 26 Aug 1939 and then placed on active service on 1 Sep 1939 for local protection duties. These details were disbanded on 31 Dec 1940. The regiment mobilized the 1^st Battalion, The Edmonton Fusiliers, CASF, on 24 May 1940. It served in Canada in a home defence role as part of the 13^th Infantry Brigade,6^th Canadian Infantry Division. The 1^st Battalion disbanded on 14 Nov 1945. The regiment also mobilized the 3^rd Battalion, The Edmonton Fusiliers, CASF, for active service on 12 May 1942, which served in Canada in a home defence role as part of the 16^th Infantry Brigade, 8^th Canadian Infantry Division. The 3^rd Battalion disbanded on 15 Aug 1943.

102^nd Regiment (Rocky Mountain Rangers)

(Private Collection, D. Wright Photo)

102^nd Regiment (Rocky Mountain Rangers)

Formed on 1 April1908 in Nelson, British Columbia, as the 102^nd Regiment. Redesignated 1 June 1909 as the 102^nd Regiment (Rocky Mountain Rangers). Redesignated 12 March 1920 as The Rocky Mountain Rangers. Redesignated 1 Jan 1941 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Rocky Mountain Rangers. Redesignated 28 Jan 1946 as The Rocky Mountain Rangers.

103^rdRegiment (Calgary Rifles)

(Private Collection, Fiona G. McLean Photo)

103^rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles)

On 1 April 1910,the regiment was raised as the 103^rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles). In1914 the 103^rd Contributed men to several battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, most notably the 10^th Battalion, CEF. The 103^rdalso officially perpetuates the 56^th and 82^nd Infantry Battalions, CEF. The 10^th Battalion officially disbanded in 1920.

The regiment was reorganized on 15 March 1920 as two separate regiments, The Alberta Regiment (now The South Alberta Light Horse)and The Calgary Regiment as part of the Otter Committee reorganizations.

On 15 May 1924, The Calgary Regiment was again reorganized and split into two separate regiments, The Calgary Regiment (now The King's Own Calgary Regiment) and The Calgary Highlanders. On 15 Sep 1921 The Calgary Regiment divided into six battalions, the 1^st Battalion became the 1^stBattalion, Calgary Highlanders, The Calgary Regiment. The 2^ndBattalion, The Calgary Regiment later became the King's Own Calgary Regiment. The 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th Battalions were paper units that were never formed; they disbanded in the 1936 reorganizations of the Militia. Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Calgary Highlanders. Redesignated 15 Dec 1945 as The Calgary Highlanders.

The Calgary Highlanders

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.46. Queen’s Crown.

The Calgary Highlanders.

On 15 May 1924, The Calgary Regiment was divided into two separate regiments, The Calgary Regiment(now The King's Own Calgary Regiment) and The Calgary Highlanders. On 15 Sep1921 The Calgary Regiment divided into six battalions, the 1^stBattalion became the 1st Battalion, Calgary Highlanders, The Calgary Regiment. The 2^nd Battalion, The Calgary Regiment later became the King's Own Calgary Regiment. The 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^thBattalions were paper units that were never formed; they disbanded in the 1936reorganizations of the Militia. Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Calgary Highlanders. Redesignated 15 Dec 1945 as The Calgary Highlanders.

The King’s Own Calgary Regiment

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.532. King’s Crown.

‍The King’s Own Calgary Regiment.

The King’s Own Calgary Regiment traces its origin to 1 April 1910 with the authorization and formation of the 103^rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles).On the outbreak of the First World War the Regiment was divided into several battalions for overseas service. These included the 50^th, 89^th,and 137^th Battalions of the CEF, and were comprised of men from central and southern Alberta. During the war they took part in some of the most hard-fought battles on the western front, including The Battle of Ypres, The Somme, Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele, among others. During the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Pte John G. Pattison of the 50^th Battalion CEF was awarded the Victoria Cross, for his heroic actions on 10 April 1917 when he stormed a German machine-gun nest.

After the war ended, the Regiment change roles and was renamed several times.  It continued to be based at Mewata Armoury in Calgary. In 1924 it was renamed The Calgary Regiment. In 1936 it became an armoured unit and it was renamed The Calgary Regiment (Tank). In the Second World War the Regiment was deployed to the European theatre. On 19 Aug 1942,the King’s Own, serving as the 14^th Army Tank Regiment, (The Calgary Regiment-Tank) was the first Canadian unit of the newly formed Royal Canadian Armoured Corps to go into combat in the ill-fated Battle of Dieppe.

In July 1943, the Regiment was shipped to Sicily with the 1^st Canadian Army Tank Brigade as part of the 1^st Canadian Division and fought its way onto Italy in Sep of that year. The Regiment fought in several decisive battles throughout the Italian theatre, including San Leonardo, Monte Cassino (II), the Gustav Line and Liri Valley, among others. The Regiment transferred to France in Operation Goldflake and continued to fight as part of the 1^st Armoured Brigade in North-West Europe, taking part in the liberation of Holland before the war ended.

In recognition of it’s tremendous service during the war, the Regiment was granted the honour of being titled “The King’s Own” by King George VI in 1946. The Regiment was once again renamed in 1958 when it became The King’s Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC).

Accession Number 1997.28.553. Queen’s Crown.

‍The King’s Own Calgary Regiment.

Since the end of the Second World War, members of The King’s Own have been deployed on UN and NATO peacekeeping operations around the world, contributing professionalism and dedication to Canada’s international security efforts. These have included operations on the Golan Heights, Cyprus, the Former Yugoslavia, Kosovo, and in the War in Afghanistan.  On 24 Sep 2007,the King’s Own suffered its first combat fatality since the Second World War, when Cpl Nathan Hornburg was killed in action while serving in Kandahar province. Cpl Hornburg was posthumously awarded a “Mention in Dispatches” for his exemplary performance in combat. In 2014, The King’s Own were awarded the battle honour “Afghanistan”, which the Regiment now proudly displays on their Guidon.

Soldiers of the King’s Own continue to serve Canada abroad but have always maintained strong capabilities to respond to domestic emergencies. In 2005 members deployed to British Columbia to combat forest fires which were threatening communities there. When Southern Alberta and Calgary experienced one of the costliest natural disasters in Canadian history during the 2013 floods, the King’s Own were one of the first military units to respond. Soldiers from the unit worked tirelessly in and around Calgary assisting their neighbours and the local authorities throughout the emergency. Today the King’s Own carry on this proud legacy by continuing to train soldiers for armoured fighting vehicle crews in support of Canada’s defence needs.

The South Alberta Light Horse

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.45.

The South Alberta Light Horse

The South Alberta Light Horse originated in 1905 under the name "The 15^thCanadian Light Horse". The unit was designated the 15^th Canadian Light Horse in 1920. Amalgamated with the South Alberta Horse in 1936; in 1946 the unit was amalgamated with22^nd Field Battery; RCA, in 1954 the unit was amalgamated with the South Alberta Regiment and the 41^st Anti-Tank Regiment.

104^th Regiment(Westminster Fusiliers of Canada)

(Private Collection Photo)

104^th Regiment(Westminster Fusiliers of Canada)

The 104^thRegiment (Westminster Fusiliers of Canada) was initially formed on 1 April 1910 in New Westminster, British Columbia. On 15 Dec 1913 it was redesignated as the 104^thRegiment (Westminster Fusiliers of Canada). On 12 March 1920, it was amalgamated with the 6^th Regiment The Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles to form the 1^st British Columbia Regiment. It was redesignated 1 Nov1920, as the 1^st British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own). It was again reorganized on15 May 1924 into three separate regiments: the 1^st British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own) (now the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own); The Vancouver Regiment (now The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own); and The Westminster Regiment. It was amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936 with C Company of the 11^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC and redesignated The Westminster Regiment (Machine Gun). Redesignated 1 April 1941 as The Westminster Regiment (Motor). Redesignated 7 Nov 1941 as the 2^nd (Reserve)Battalion, The Westminster Regiment (Motor). Redesignated 31 Jan 1946 as The Westminster Regiment (Motor). Redesignated 6 Oct 1954 as The Westminster Regiment. Redesignated 9 Dec 1966 as The Royal Westminster Regiment.

1^st British Columbia Regiment

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.104.

1^st British Columbia Regiment

The 1^st British Columbia Regiment was formed when the 104^th Regiment (Westminster Fusiliers of Canada) amalgamated with the 6th Regiment The Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles to become the 1^st British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own) 1 Nov 1920. The unit has a bronze badge with two lions standing on a rock ledge. Inscribed beneath the ledge is Alacriter- Courageous ready.

105^th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers)

(Private Collection Photo), Helmet plate.

105^th Regiment(Saskatoon Fusiliers)

           The105^th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers) originated on 1 April 1912, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, as the 105^th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers). Redesignated on 16 Sep 1912, as the 105^th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers). Redesignated on 15 April1914, as the 105^th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers). Amalgamated on 15March 1920, with the 52^nd Regiment Prince Albert Volunteers and redesignated as The North Saskatchewan Regiment.

The North Saskatchewan Regiment

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.106.

The North Saskatchewan Regiment.

‍            The North Saskatchewan Regiment (N Sask R)is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army, headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with companies in Saskatoon and Prince Albert. Originated 3 July 1905 in Regina, Saskatchewan on 3 July 1905 as The 16^thMounted Rifles. Redesignated 1 Oct 1908 as the 16^th Light Horse. Redesignated 15 March 1920as the 16^th Canadian Light Horse. Amalgamated 15 Dec 1936 with The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles and redesignated as the 16^th/22^nd Saskatchewan Horse.

Redesignated 7 Nov1940 as the 16^th/22^nd Saskatchewan Horse (Reserve). Converted 1 April 1941 to infantry and redesignated as the 2^nd  (Reserve)Battalion, 16^th/22^nd Saskatchewan Horse. Redesignated 1May 1941 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Battleford Light Infantry (16^th/22^nd Saskatchewan Horse). Redesignated 15Sep 1944 as The Battleford Light Infantry (16^th/22^nd Saskatchewan Horse) (Reserve). Amalgamated 1 April 1946 with the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Prince Albert Volunteers and redesignated as The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers. Amalgamated 1 Sep 1954 with the 50^thField Squadron, RCE, and redesignated as The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers (Machine Gun). Amalgamated 17 Feb 1955 with The Saskatoon Light Infantry (Machine Gun) and redesignated as The North Saskatchewan Regiment (Machine Gun). Redesignated 11 April 1958 as The North Saskatchewan Regiment. On 1 Sep 1970, the 1^stBattalion, The North Saskatchewan Regiment (The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers) and the 2^nd Battalion, The North Saskatchewan Regiment(The Saskatoon Light Infantry) were amalgamated.

16^th Canadian Light Horse

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.238.

The 16^th Canadian LightHorse

The 16^thCanadian Light Horse was a light cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army).First formed in 1905 as the 16^th Mounted Rifles, the regiment was Redesignated in 1908 as the 16^th Light Horse and again in 1920 as the 16^th Canadian Light Horse. In 1936, the regiment was amalgamated with The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles to form the 16^th/22^nd Saskatchewan Horse (now part of The North Saskatchewan Regiment).

The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.8.

The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles.

The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles was a cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia(now the Canadian Army). First formed in 1908 as the Saskatchewan Light Horse, the regiment was later redesignated that year as the 22^nd Saskatchewan Light Horse and again in 1920 as The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles. In 1911, the regiment transferred two of its squadrons (in Saskatoon and Allan) to the newly formed 29^th Light Horse. In 1936, the regiment was amalgamated with the 16^th Canadian Light Horse to form the 16^th/22^nd Saskatchewan Horse (now part of The North Saskatchewan Regiment).

106^th Regiment (Winnipeg Light Infantry)

(Private Collection Photo)

106^th Regiment(Winnipeg Light Infantry)

           The 106^th Regiment (Winnipeg Light Infantry) was authorized on 1 April 1912. On 12 March 1920, The Winnipeg Light Infantry was organized as part of the Otter Commission recommendations after the First World War. It was redesignated The Winnipeg Light Infantry (Machine Gun) on 15 Dec 1936.Redesignated 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Winnipeg Light Infantry(Machine Gun) 18 March 1942. Redesignated The Winnipeg Light Infantry (Machine Gun) 1 June 1945. Redesignated The Winnipeg Light Infantry 1 April 1946. Amalgamated with The Royal Winnipeg Rifles 30 June 1955.

The Dawson Rifles of Canada

(Private Collection Photo)

The Dawson Rifles of Canada

The Dawson Rifles of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Militia authorized 1 July1900. It was disbanded on 2 Nov 1905. In actuality the Dawson Rifles numbered a company and were usually referred to as the Dawson Rifle Company.

The Kootenay Rifles

On 1 July 1898,five independent rifle companies were authorized in the British Columbia interior towns of Kamloops, Kaslo, Nelson, Revelstoke and Rossland. These units were known by their location (e.g. Nelson Rifle Company) until 1 Jan 1900, when the Rocky Mountain Rangers were authorized as a corps consisting of numbered, independent companies. There was no regimental headquarters for this unit. The companies were located in: Number 1 – Rossland, No. 2 – Nelson, No. 3 –Kamloops, No. 4 – Kaslo, and No. 5 – Revelstoke.

In 1904 the Kootenay Rifles were authorized with two independent companies (Number 1 and No. 2) – both located in Fernie. On 1 April 1908, the organization of an additional company of infantry in Nelson was authorized and this unit was amalgamated with the three southern independent companies of Rocky Mountain Rangers to form the 102^nd Regiment. This unit’s headquarters was established in Nelson and it incorporated the following: A Company Rossland, B Company Nelson, C Company Nelson (created on 1 April 1908), and D Company Kaslo.  The Kootenay Rifles were disbanded on 1 June 1912.

107^th Regiment (East Kootenay)

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.476.

The Kootenay Regiment

This Reserve Force regiment originated in Fernie, British Columbia on 1 May 1914, when an "eight company regiment of infantry" was authorized to be formed. Itwas redesignated: 107^th (East Kootenay) Regiment' on 2 Nov 1914;andThe Kootenay Regiment on 12 March 1920. On 15 Dec 1936 it was converted to artillery and redesignated the 24^th (Kootenay) Field Brigade, RCA.

It was redesignated as the 24^th Reserve (Kootenay) Field Brigade, RCA on 7 Nov 1940; 24^thReserve (Kootenay) Field Regiment, RCA' on 15 March 1943; 24^th Field Regiment, RCA, on 1 April 1946; 24^thHeavy Anti- Aircraft Regiment, RCA, on 5 Feb 1948; 24^th Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA' on 22 Aug 1955; 24^th Medium Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment, RCA on 12 April1960; and '24^th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA' on 10 Dec 1962. It was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 28 Feb 1965.

108^th Regiment

The Waterloo Regiment

The North Waterloo Regiment

(Private Collection Photo)

The North Waterloo Regiment

The Waterloo Regiment was formed in 1914 as an eight company regiment of infantry. It was designated the 108^th Regiment in 1915. The unit became The Waterloo Regiment in 1920 and then the North Waterloo Regiment. The unit was designated the Scots Fusiliers of Canada in 1928 and then amalgamated with the Highland Light Infantry of Canada and became The Highland Fusiliers of Canada in 1965. The unit is known today as The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada. Defence not defiance.

109^th Canadian Militia Regiment

(Private Collection Photo)

109^th Canadian Militia Regiment

The 109^th Regiment was authorized under General Order 201 of 15Dec 1914, as an eight company regiment of infantry with headquarters atToronto, Ontario. The 109^th was disbanded on 1 May 1920, in the post First World War reorganization of the Canadian Militia.

110^th Irish Regiment

(Private Collection Photo)

Irish Regiment of Canada

The 110^thIrish Regiment was formed on 15 Oct 1918 through the efforts of the Irish Club and the Irish Rifle Club, two Toronto-based organizations, established to promote fellowship among Canadian citizens of Irish ancestry. The 110^th Irish Regiment raised personnel for three separate battalions, the 110^th Canadian Overseas Battalion, the 180^th(Sportsmen’s) Battalion and the 208^th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Irish). Most of the personnel of the 110^th Infantry Battalion(Perth) were used as reinforcements for other battalions of Irish origin. The 180^{th a}nd 208^th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Irish)s fought as separate units incurring 60 percent casualties but winning nine battle honours.

During the interwar period, the Irish Regiment continued as an infantry battalion of the Non-Permanent Active Militia, garrisoned at Fort York Armoury, Toronto. It underwent a series of regimental name changes from the 110^th Irish Regiment to The Irish Regiment in 1920, to The Irish Regiment of Canada in 1932, its present title. In 1932, the present eight pointed star, cap badge, (Maid of Eire) the kilt (Plaid of Saffron) and the dark green caubeen were authorized and made official on 15 Aug 1933, making the Irish Regiment of Canada the only kilted Irish Regiment outside Ireland.

The Mississauga Regiment

The Mississauga Regiment was authorized on 1 May 1920. It was redesignated The Toronto Scottish Regiment 1 Sep 1921.

The Essex Regiment (Tank)

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.9.

The Essex Regiment (Tank)

The Essex Regiment (RCAC) originated in Windsor, Ontario, on 15Dec 1936, named after Essex County.  

The Windsor Regiment (RCAC)

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession No. 1997.28.16.

‍The Windsor Regiment (RCAC)

The Windsor Regiment (RCAC) originated in Windsor, Ontario, on 15Dec 1936 as The Essex Regiment (Tank),named after Essex County. It was redesignated as the 30^th (Reserve)Reconnaissance Battalion (Essex Regiment) on 27 Jan 1942; as the 30^th(Reserve) Reconnaissance Regiment (Essex Regiment), CAC on 8 June 1942; as the30^th (Reserve) Reconnaissance Regiment (Essex Regiment), RCAC on 2Aug 1945; as the 22^nd Reconnaissance Regiment (Essex Regiment), RCAC on 1 April 1946; as The Windsor Regiment (22^nd Reconnaissance Regiment) on 4 Feb 1949; as The Windsor Regiment (22^ndArmoured Regiment) on 1 Oct 1954; as The Windsor Regiment (RCAC) on 19 May1958; as The Windsor Regiment on 19 Sep 1985. On 14 Aug 1997, the regiment reverted to its previous designation as The Windsor Regiment (RCAC).

The Royal Military College

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.468. RMC Helmet plate.

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.596. Queen’s Crown.

The Royal Military College of Canada.

Following the withdrawal of British forces from Canada in 1870–71, the federal government recognized the need for an officer training college in Canada. In 1874, during the administration of the Honorable Alexander Mackenzie, enabling legislation was passed. Located on Point Frederick, the site of the former Royal Naval Dockyard, the new college opened on 1 June 1876, with 18 cadets under Lieutenant-Colonel Edward O. Hewett, Royal Engineers. Named the Royal Military College of Canada 1878, it offered academic and military training courses designed to prepare cadets for both military and civil careers.

The college was reorganized in 1948 as a tri-service institution and, in 1959, it became the first military college in the British Commonwealth to achieve degree-granting status. The Royal Military College of Canada (Collège militaire royal du Canada),abbreviated in English as RMC and in French as CMR, is a military academy and, since 1959, a degree-granting university of the Canadian Armed Forces. It was established in 1874 and conducted its first classes on June 1, 1876. The Government of Ontario empowered RMC to confer degrees in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Science, and Engineer through The Royal Military College of Canada Degrees Act, 1959. Programs are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels, both on campus as well as through the college's distance learning programme via the Division of Continuing Studies.

Pacific Coast Militia Rangers

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.115.

The Pacific Coast Militia Rangers

The Pacific Coast Militia Rangers began as the Coastal Defence Guards and were finally recognized as the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers (PCMR). The PCMR were unique to the west coast of Canada and were formed in early 1942 to protect British Columbia (BC) and calm public unease over possible enemy activities. After the attack at Pearl Harbour and declaration of war against Japan, patrols of BC’s rugged country appeared to be a necessity, one that could not be carried out by local militia forces, who were deemed more suited to populated areas.

Experienced men such as loggers, trappers, prospectors and ranchers were sought for this distinctive role. These men had knowledge of the local topography and terrain. Those who were close to populated centres were trained and employed at a local Ranger Training Camp in intelligence duties and local defence against minor raids. They were also instructed in tactical situations that included observation, especially coast watching against the possible Japanese invasion, anti-sabotage measures and protection of lines of communication and transportation. On 30 Sep1945 at Brockton Point Oval, the PCMR were stood down.

Regiment of Canadian Guards

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.129.

Regiment of Canadian Guards

The Canadian Guards (officially known as the Regiment of Canadian Guards) was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army that served in the same role as the five regiments of footguards in the British army. The regiment was formed on 16 Oct 1953, by Lieutenant-General Guy Simonds, the Chief of the General Staff of the Canadian Army, with the redesignation of four separate battalions:

3^rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment – 1^st Battalion. 3^rdBattalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry – 2^ndBattalion. 1^st Canadian Infantry Battalion – 3^rd Battalion. 2^ndCanadian Infantry Battalion –4^th Battalion. On 25 Nov 1953, the following reserve units affiliated with the Canadian Guards but remained separate regiments:

The Governor General's Foot Guards – 5^th Battalion. The Canadian Grenadier Guards – 6^th Battalion. The Canadian Guards not only served as the Household Division of Canada but was also the country's first national military regiment. The regiment was reduced to zero strength and assigned to the supplementary orderof battle in 1970.

The Yukon Regiment

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Accession Number 1997.28.126.

The Yukon Regiment

The Yukon Regiment was a short lived infantry regiment of the Canadian Army Reserve, currently on the Supplementary Order of Battle. The regiment originated in Whitehorse, Yukon on 19 March 1962, when 'The Yukon Regiment' was authorized to be formed. It was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 15 June 1968.

The Yukon Regiment cap badge: On a maple leaf Gules the Crest of the Yukon Territory (On a wreath Or and Gules, a husky dog standing on a mount of snow proper) all above a scroll Argent inscribed The Yukon Regiment in letters Sable.

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