Canadian Militia badges, Infantry, 1st to the 30th Regiment, York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection

Badges of Infantry Regiments of the Canadian Militia in the Fredericton Region Museum Collection

The Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry

The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) was originally authorized as the Infantry School Corps on 21 Dec1883, and established its first three company stations at Fredericton, New Brunswick; St Jean, Québec; and Toronto, Ontario. In 1887 a fourth company was authorized and the next year was established at London, Ontario.  In 1892 it became the Canadian Regiment of Infantry, with the Royal designation being added in 1893. In 1899 it became the Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry, shortened to the Royal Canadian Regiment on 1 Nov 1901.

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

Accession Number 1997.28.648.

Infantry School Corps, Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry‍

The Royal Canadian Regiment

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

Accession No. 1997.28.648. Accession Number 1997.28.451.

Royal Canadian Regiment.

The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) is an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. The regiment consists of four battalions, three in the Regular Force and one in the primary reserve. The RCR is ranked first in the order of precedence amongst Canadian Army infantry regiments, but in a quirk of the rules of seniority, its 4^th Battalion is ninth. The RCR was originally authorized as the Infantry School Corps on 21 Dec 1883, and established its first three company stations at Fredericton, New Brunswick; St Jean, Québec; and Toronto, Ontario. In 1887 a fourth company was authorized and the next year was established at London, Ontario.  In 1892 it became the Canadian Regiment of Infantry, with the Royal designation being added in 1893. In 1899 it became the Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry, shortened to the Royal Canadian Regiment in1901.

Now consisting of three Regular Force battalions and one Reserve Force battalion, the regiment's four battalions are now stationed in Ontario and New Brunswick. With many of its soldiers drawn from Ontario and the Atlantic Provinces in recent decades, the regiment maintains a general connection as the "local" infantry regiment for anglophone eastern Canada.

The regiment is a "British-style" infantry regiment that is the spiritual home and repository of customs and traditions for a number of battalions that do not necessarily serve together operationally. The RCR maintains its Regimental Headquarters (RHQ) in Petawawa, Ontario, which has no operational command role but handles regimental affairs outside the responsibility of the individual battalions. The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum is located within historic Wolseley Hall in London, Ontario. Wolseley Barracks in London has been continuously occupied by some element of the regiment since construction of Wolseley Hall was completed in 1888. At various times Wolseley Barracks has been the home of the Regimental Headquarters, the 1^st and 2^nd Battalions, and remains the home of the 4^th Battalion today.  Pro Patria (For Country).

The Governor General’s Foot Guards

(Private Collection Photos)

The Governor General’s Foot Guards

           The 1^st Battalion, Governor General’s Foot Guards (GGFG) was formed on 7June 1872 in Ottawa. The Regiment has been headquartered at the Cartier Square Drill Hall since 1879. Members of the Regiment took part in the Nile Expedition of 1884 and the following year provided a company of sharpshooters to the Battleford column during the North West Rebellion, where the Regiment suffered its first two casualties at the battle of Cut Knife Hill. During the Boer War, the regiment contributed volunteers for the various Canadian contingents, mainly the 2^nd (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry. CIVITAS ET PRINCEPS CURA NOSTRA; “Our country and ruler are our concern”

The GGFG perpetuates two battalions of the CEF that took part in the First World War. The 2^nd Infantry Battalion (Eastern Ontario) “The Iron Second”, which was apart of the 1^st Canadian Division and saw continuous service on the Western front from 1915 to end of war in 1918. The 2^nd Infantry Battalion also fought at the battles of Ypres, St. Julien, Festubert, Pozières, Vimy (1917), Arleux, Hill 70, Passchendaele, Amiens, and Canal du Nord, to name only a few. By the end of the war, 242 officers and 5,084 other ranks had fought with the battalion. Of those, 52 officers and 1,227 other ranks were killed. The 77^th Infantry Battalion (Ottawa) provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps until 22 Sep 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the 47^thInfantry Battalion (British Columbia), CEF and the 73^rd Infantry Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) and the battalion was disbanded. The honours and traditions of these battalions are perpetuated by the GGFG.

1^st Battalion Prince of Wales’ Regiment Fusiliers

(Private Collection Photo), helmet plate.

1^st Battalion Prince of Wales’ Regiment Fusiliers

The First Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada originated in Montreal, Québec on 17 Nov1859.  It was redesignated as The First(or Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Volunteer Rifles of Canadian Militia on 7 Sep 1860. On 2 May 1898 it was amalgamated with the 6^th Battalion Fusiliers and was redesignated the 1^st Battalion Prince of Wales' Regiment Fusiliers. It was redesignated as the 1^st Regiment Prince of Wales' Fusiliers on 8 May 1900; as the 1^st Regiment, Canadian Grenadier Guards on 29 Dec 1911; as The Canadian Grenadier Guards on 29 March 1920; as the 2^nd (Reserve)Battalion, The Canadian Grenadier Guards on 7 Nov 1941; as The Canadian Grenadier Guards on 15 Feb 1946; as The Canadian Grenadier Guards (6^thBattalion, The Canadian Guards) on 1 Sep 1954 before reverting to The Canadian Grenadier Guards on 1 Aug 1976.

1^st Regiment Canadian Grenadier Guards

Designated as the 1^stRegiment Canadian Grenadier Guards on 29 Dec 1911; as The Canadian Grenadier Guards on 29 March 1920; as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Canadian Grenadier Guards on 7 Nov 1941; as The Canadian Grenadier Guards on 15 Feb 1946; as The Canadian Grenadier Guards (6^thBattalion, The Canadian Guards) on 1 Sep 1954 before reverting to The Canadian Grenadier Guards on 1 Aug 1976.

The Canadian Grenadier Guards (6^th Battalion, The Canadian Guards)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.512.

The Canadian Grenadier Guards.

‍            TheCanadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) is a reserve infantry regiment in 34Canadian Brigade Group, 2^nd Canadian Division, of the present dayCanadian Army. The regiment is the oldest and second-most-senior infantryregiment in the Primary Reserve of the Canadian Army. Located in Montreal, itsmain role is the provision of combat-ready light infantry troops in support ofCanadian regular infantry battalions.

The CGG is aHousehold Foot Guard regiment and also provides soldiers for public ceremonialduties (Ceremonial Guard), performing similar ceremonial duties as the Guardsregiments of the British army. This primarily entails mounting the guard atGovernment House (Rideau Hall), the Governor General'sresidence, and performing the "Changing the Guard" ceremony onParliament Hill in Ottawa, a task it shares with Canada's senior Household FootGuard regiment, the Governor General's Foot Guards of Ottawa. The Canadian Grenadier Guards is an alliedregiment to the British Grenadier Guards.

6^th Battalion Hochelaga Fusiliers

(Private Collection Photo)

6^th Battalion Hochelaga Fusiliers

The6^th Battalion "Fusiliers" originated in Montreal, Québec on 31 Jan 1862 as the 6^th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada. It was redesignated as the Sixth Battalion Volunteer Militia, Canada, or Hochelaga Light Infantry on 5 June 1863;as the 6^th Battalion Hochelaga Fusiliers on 3 Dec 1875; and finally as the 6^th Battalion Fusiliers on 28 Jan 1876. On 2 May 1898, it was amalgamated with The 1^st Prince of Wales' Regiment of Volunteer Rifles of Canadian Militia.

1^st Regiment Prince of Wales’ Fusiliers

(Private Collection Photo)

1^st Regiment Prince of Wales’ Fusiliers

Formed in 1898 on the amalgamation of the 1^st Regiment and 6^thBattalion Fusiliers. Redesignated as the 1^st Regiment Prince of Wales' Fusiliers on 8 May 1900.  Became the 1^st Regiment Canadian Grenadier Guards on 29 Dec 1911.

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Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

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

Accession No. 1997.28.535.

Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

“The Marguerite” was the original Cap Badge of the PPCLI, worn on the forage cap, front and centre above the peak in the First World War. The badge was named “The Marguerite” after founder Brigadier Gault’s wife. The design was changed in the years following the First World War.

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Royal 22e Régiment

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

Accession No. 1997.28.310.

R22eR, King's crown.

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The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.459.  Glengarry badge, c1890.

2^nd Regiment, The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada

The Second Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada was formed on 26 April 1860. It became the Second Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada or Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto on 18 March 1863. Redesignated the 2^nd Battalion, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, 13 Jan 1882, then the 2^ndRegiment Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, 8 May 1900. The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, 1 May 1920. 2^{nd (}Reserve) Battalion, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada. 7 Nov 1941. The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, 14 May 1946.

On 16 Oct 1953, it was amalgamated with the Regular Army 1^st Canadian Rifle Battalion and 2^nd Canadian Rifle Battalion. The 1^st Canadian Rifle Battalion and 2^nd Canadian Rifle Battalion became the 1^stand 2^nd Battalions, respectively, of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, while the Reserve component was designated as the 3^rd Battalion.

On 15 Sep 1968, the 2^nd Battalion was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle. On 27 April 1970, the 1^st Battalion was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle, with most of the unit's personnel and equipment transferred to the newly formed 3^rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), and the Reserve Force battalion automatically became the new home station of the Ontario Regiment Museum.

The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada is a Primary Reserve regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces, based in Toronto. The regiment is part of 4^th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. It is the only reserve regiment in Canada to currently have a parachute role. The regiment consists of the reserve battalion, the Regimental Association, and the Regimental Band and Bugles. The official abbreviation is The QOR of C, but the name is often abbreviated to QOR. The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada parade out of Moss Park Armoury in downtown Toronto. The unit motto is in paceparatus: in peace prepared.

2^nd Queen's Own Rifles of Canada

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

Accession Number 1992.12.132. Second World War.

Second Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada

26 Apr 1860 –Second Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada. 18 Mar 1863 – Second Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada or Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto. 13 Jan 1882 – 2^nd Battalion, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada. 8 May 1900 – 2^nd Regiment Queen's Own Rifles of Canada. 1 May 1920 – The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada.  7 Nov 1941 – 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada. 14 May 1946 – The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada. On 16 Oct 1953, it was amalgamated with the Regular Army 1^st Canadian Rifle Battalion and 2^ndCanadian Rifle Battalion.

The 1^st Canadian Rifle Battalion and 2^nd Canadian Rifle Battalion became the1^st and 2^nd Battalions, respectively, of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, while the Reserve component was designated as the 3^rd Battalion. On 15 Sep 1968, the 2^ndBattalion was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle. On 27 April 1970, the 1^st Battalion was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle, with most of the unit's personnel and equipment transferred to the newly formed 3^rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI),and the Reserve Force battalion automatically became the new home station of the Regiment. (QOR)

3^rd Battalion, Victoria Rifles of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.396. King's crown.

3^rd Battalion, VictoriaRifles of Canada

The Victoria Rifles of Canada originated in 1862 as the 3^rd Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles Canada. It was designated 3^rd Battalion Victoria Rifles of Canada in 1879 and the 3^rd Regiment Victoria Rifles of Canada in 1900. Pro aris et focis - For health and home.

3^rd Regiment, Victoria Rifles of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.491. King's crown.

3^rd Regiment, Victoria Rifles of Canada

           The VRC became the 3^rd Regiment, VRC on 8 May 1900, and was later redesignated The Victoria Rifles of Canada on 1 April 1920.

The Victoria Rifles of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.78. King'scrown.

The Victoria Rifles of Canada

After the VictoriaRifles of Canada had been redesignated on 1 April 1920, the "The" wasdropped in 1934. The unit was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the supplementary order of battle in 1965.

4^th Regiment, Chasseurs Canadiens

(Private Collection Photo)

Chasseurs Canadiens

           The 4^th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada, or Chasseurs Canadiens was formed on 22 Jan 1862,with its HQ at Montreal, PQ, by regimentation of independent companies: Number1 Company at Montreal, raised 17 Jan 1862. No. 2 Company at Montreal raised 17Jan 1862; disbanded 28 March 1862. No. 3 Company at Montreal raised 17 Jan1862; disbanded 28 March 1862. No. 4 Company at Montreal raised 17 Jan 1862;redesignated 28 Ma. 1862 as No. 2 Coy. No. 5 Company at Montreal raised 17 Jan1862; redesignated 28 March 1862 as No. 3 Coy. No. 6 Company at Montreal raised17 Jan 1862; redesignated 28 March 1862 as No. 4 Coy. No. 7 Company at Montrealraised 17 Jan 1862; redesignated 28 March 1862 as No. 5 Coy. No. 8 Company atMontreal raised 17 Jan 1862; redesignated 28 March 1862 as No. 6 Coy. No. 9Company at Montreal raised 17 Jan 1862; redesignated 28 March 1862 as No. 7Coy; disbanded Sep 1866. No. 9 Company at Montreal raised 28 March 1862;disbanded; re-formed 27 Feb 1863; redesignated Sepv1866 as No. 7 Coy. Number 10Company at Montreal raised 17 Jan 1862; redesignated 28 March 1862 as No. 8Coy; disbanded 28 Sep. 1866. Number 10 Company at Montreal raised 28 March1862; disbanded; re-formed 27 Feb 1863; redesignated 28 Sep 1866 as No. 8 Coy.

4^thBattalion Chasseurs Canadiens, 1868. Although the unit’s commanding officerresigned on 14 Nov 1868, the unit was not formally disbanded. On 14 May 1869,Les Chasseurs Canadiens was re-formed at Montreal, with 6 Companies. It wasredesignated on 5 Nov 1869 as the 4^th Battalion Chasseurs Canadiens.The Battalion disbanded on 23 May 1872. On 1 May 1901 the 4^thRegiment (Chasseurs Canadiens) re-formed at Ste. Anne de la Perade, PQ,absorbing 81^st Battalion, and included Number 1 Company at Ste. Annede la Perade, No. 2 Company at Ste. Geneviève, No. 3 Company at St. Prospère,No. 4 Company at St. Narcisse, No. 5 Company at Lachevrotière; moved 1 Dec.1903 to St. Basile, No. 6 Company at St. Raymond, redesignated as No. 2 Coy, 81^stBattalion. No. 7 Company at Cap Santé, redesignated as No. 5 Coy, 81^stBattalion. No. 8 Company at Pont Rouge, redesignated as Number 1 Coy, 81^stBattalion; moved 15 July 1912 to St. Tite. On 1 June 1917, the unit wasreorganised into four companies. On 1 April 1920 it became Les ChasseursCanadiens. On 15 Oct 1920 it was reorganised to perpetuate CEF: 1^stBattalion, perpetuating 167^th Infantry Battalion CEF, 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion. The unit was disbanded on 15 Dec 1936. Toujours droit– always straight on.

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5th Regiment Royal Scots of Canada

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

Accession No. 1997.28.450.

5^th Regiment Royal Scots of Canada, Highlanders

Originated 31 Jan1862 in Montreal, Canada East, as the 5^th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada. Redesignated 7 Nov 1862 as the 5^thBattalion, The Royal Light Infantry of Montreal. Redesignated 19 Nov 1875 as the 5^th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Redesignated 27 Feb 1880 as the5^th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Redesignated 29 Feb 1884 as the 5^th Battalion, Royal Scots of Canada. Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 5^th Regiment Royal Scots of Canada. Redesignated 2 May 1904 as the 5^th Regiment, Royal Scots of Canada, Highlanders.

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5th Regiment, Royal Highlanders of Canada

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

Accession No. 1997.28.487.

5th Regiment, Royal Highlanders of Canada.

Redesignated 1 Oct 1906 as the 5^th Regiment, Royal Highlanders of Canada. Redesignated 29 March 1920 as The Royal Highlanders of Canada. Redesignated 1 Jan 1930 as the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) of Canada. Redesignated 1 July 1935 as the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)of Canada. Amalgamated 16 Oct 1953 with the 1^st Canadian Highland Battalion and the 2^nd Canadian Highland Battalion, which became the1^st and 2^nd Battalions, respectively, while the Reserve component of the regiment became the 3^rd Battalion.  Ne obliviscaris (Do not forget). 1July 1970 the 1^st and 2^nd Battalions were reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle and the Reserve Force battalion automatically relinquished its numerical designation.

The Black Watch(Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada originated in Montreal on 31 Jan 1862, as the5^th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada. It was redesignated as the 5^th Battalion, The Royal Light Infantry of Montreal on 7 Nov 1862, as the 5^thBattalion, Royal Fusiliers on 19 Nov 1875.

The Regiment officially became a Scottish Regiment when it was redesignated as the 5^thBattalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers on 27 Feb1880. It was subsequently redesignated the 5^th Battalion, Royal Scots of Canada on 29 Feb 1884, the 5^th Regiment Royal Scots of Canada on 8 May 1900, the 5^th Regiment, Royal Scots of Canada, Highlanders, on 2 May 1904, the 5^th Regiment, Royal Highlanders of Canada, on 1 Oct 1906, The Royal Highlanders of Canada on 29 March 1920, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) of Canada on 1 Jan 1930, finally assuming its current name, The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada on 1 July 1935. On 16 Oct 1953, it was amalgamated with the 1^st and 2^nd Canadian Highland Battalions. It is the oldest highland regiment in Canada.

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The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada

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

Accession No. 1997.28.485.

The Black Watch Royal Highlanders of Canada originated in 1862 as the 5th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles Canada. Later in 1862, it was designated the 5th Battalion "The Royal Light Infantry of Montreal, in 1875 the 5th Battalion Royal Fusiliers, 1880 Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1884 Royal Scots of Canada, 1904 Royal Scots of Canada Highlanders, 1906 Royal Highlanders of Canada, and finally in 1930 The Black Watch Royal Highlanders. In 1953 the unit amalgamated with the 1st Canadian Highland Battalion and the 2nd Canadian Highland Battalion but remained The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders of Canada). The unit still exists today.

(Oromocto Legion Branch 93 Collection, Author Photo)

The Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada

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6^th Battalion, Rifles

6^th Regiment, The Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles

(Private Collection, Marway Militaria Photo)

6^th Regiment, The Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles

On 1 May 1900, the Regiment was formally designated 6^th Regiment, Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles (6^th DCOR) and the Regiment became formally affiliated with the Rifle Brigade, whose heritage of green uniforms, expert marksmanship and distinctive parade drill was inherited by the 6^thDCOR. Celer et fortis - Swift and strong.  

On 1 Nov 1920, the 6^th DCOR was amalgamated with the 104^th Regiment (Westminster Fusiliers of Canada) (Westminster Fusiliers) to become the 1^stBritish Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own).

7^th Battalion, Fusiliers

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

Accession Number 1997.28.480.

7^th Regiment, Fusiliers

The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1954, the regiment was amalgamated with The Oxford Rifles to form The London and Oxford Fusiliers (now the reserve battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment).

The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) originated on 27 April 1866, in London, Ontario as the 7^th Battalion Infantry (Prince Arthur's Own). Redesignated on 1 May 1866,as the 7^th Battalion Infantry. Redesignated on 15 Feb 1867, as the 7^th Battalion London Light Infantry. Redesignated on 16 Jan 1880, as the 7^th Battalion Fusiliers. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 7^thRegiment, Fusiliers.

The 7^thRegiment, Fusiliers was redesignated on 29 March 1920, as The Western Ontario Regiment. Redesignated on 1 Aug 1924,as The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936,with the Headquarters and A Company of the 2^nd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC and redesignated as The Canadian Fusiliers(City of London Regiment) (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 29 Jan 1942,as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).

Redesignated on 24March 1942, as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Canadian Fusiliers(City of London Regiment) (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 1 April 1946, as The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) (Machine Gun).Amalgamated on 1 Oct 1954, with The Oxford Rifles and redesignated as The London and Oxford Fusiliers (3^rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment). 2^nd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Originated on 1 June 1919, in London, Ontario as the 2^ndMachine Gun Brigade, CMGC. Redesignated on 15 Sep1924, as the 2^nd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936, with The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Perpetuations the 1^st Infantry Battalion (Ontario Regiment), CEF, 33^rd Infantry Battalion, CEF, and 2^nd Infantry Battalion (London's Own), CEF.

On 7 Apr 1885 the 7^thFusiliers left London for the Northwest Rebellion, which took place in what is now Saskatchewan and Alberta. On 24 July 1885, thereturning officers arrived back in London.

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The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.120.

The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)

The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1954, the regiment was amalgamated with The Oxford Rifles to form The London and Oxford Fusiliers (now the reserve battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment). The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).  Originated on 27 Apr 1866, in London, Ontario as the7^th Battalion Infantry (Prince Arthur's Own). Redesignated on 1 May 1866,as the 7^th Battalion Infantry. Redesignated on 15 Feb 1867, as the 7^thBattalion London Light Infantry. Redesignated on 16 Jan 1880, as the 7^thBattalion Fusiliers. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 7^th Regiment Fusiliers. Redesignated on 29 March 1920, The Western Ontario Regiment. Redesignated on 1 Aug 1924,as The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Amalgamated on 15 Dec1936, with the Headquarters and A Company of the 2^nd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC and redesignated as The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) (Machine Gun).

Redesignated on 29Jan 1942, as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Redesignated on 24 March 1942,as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 1 April 1946, as The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) (Machine Gun).Amalgamated on 1 Oct 1954,with The Oxford Rifles and redesignated as The London and Oxford Fusiliers (3^rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment). 2^nd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Originated on 1 June1919, in London, Ontario as the 2^nd Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC. Redesignated on 15 Sep 1924, as the 2^nd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936, with The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).

8^th Battalion, Royal Rifles

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo),helmet plate.

8^th Battalion, Royal Rifles

The 8^th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada was authorized on 28 Feb 1862, when. It was redesignated the 8^th Or Stadacona Volunteer Militia Rifles on 28 March 1862; the8^th Battalion "Royal Rifles" on 6 April 1877; the 8^thRegiment "Royal Rifles" on 8 May 1900; The Royal Rifles of Canada on29 March 1920; the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Royal Rifles of Canada on 7 Nov 1940 and The Royal Rifles of Canada on 1 June 1945. On 22 Feb1965, it was amalgamated with Les Voltigeurs de Québec. On 1 Nov 1966, these two regiments ceased to be amalgamated and the regiment was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle. Volontaire etFort – Willing and strong.

8^th Regiment, Royal Rifles of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.487.

8^th Regiment, Royal Rifles of Canada

The Royal Rifles of Canada originated in Québec City, Canada East, on 28Feb 1862, when The 8^th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada was authorized. It was redesignated the 8^thor Stadacona Volunteer Militia Rifles on 28 Mar 1862; the 8^th Battalion "Royal Rifles" on 6 Apr 1877; the 8^th Regiment "Royal Rifles" on 8 May 1900; The Royal Rifles of Canada on 29 March 1920; the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Royal Rifles of Canada on 7 Nov 1940 and The Royal Rifles of Canada on 1 June 1945. On 22 Feb 1965, it was amalgamated with Les Voltigeurs de Québec.

On 1 Nov 1966, these two regiments ceased to be amalgamated and the regiment was reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle.

The Sherbrooke Hussars, a present-day Canadian Army Primary Reserve Armoured Regiment, has the honorary distinction of placing the Royal Rifles' badge and the date 1941 on its guidon. This distinction is not a battle honour, but an acknowledgement that one of its predecessor units, the 7^th/11^thHussars, provided about half its effective strength to the Royal Rifles while it was preparing for overseas.

9^th Battalion, Voltigeurs de Québec

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

Accession Number 1997.28.509. King’s Crown.

9^th Battalion, Voltigeurs de Québec

9^th Regiment Voltigeurs de Québec

The name of the regiment commemorates another older French-speaking Canadian militia light infantry unit, the Canadian Voltigeurs (raised in 1812 and disbanded in 1815).The founder of the Canadian Voltigeurs, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry, was the father of the two men who raised Les Voltigeurs de Québec.

The regiment was formed in March 1862, with its headquarters in Québec City, by the amalgamation into a regiment of eight independent Volunteer Militia Rifle companies. The first of these companies was originally raised in Dec 1861. Between 1862 and1867 these companies were frequently disbanded, reformed and renumbered. It was redesignated the 9^th Regiment Voltigeurs de Québec on 8 May 1900.Redesignated Les Voltigeurs de Québec on 1 April 1920.  In 1942 it provided an Armoured Regiment.

The present day regiment has provided soldiers for service with the United Nations and NATO in places like the Golan Heights, Cyprus, the former Yugoslavia, Egypt, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and Haiti. Force a superbe, mercy a foible – Violence to the proud, Mercy to the weak.

The Royal Grenadiers

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

Accession Number 1997.28.99.

10^th Battalion, Royal Grenadiers

10^th Regiment, Royal Grenadiers

The 10^thInfantry Battalion (Royal Grenadiers) originated 21 Dec 1861 in Toronto, Ontario as The Toronto Engineers and Mechanics Rifle Corps. First official designation14 Mar 1862 as the 10^th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada. Redesignated21 Nov 1862 as the 10^th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada. Redesignated 10 Apr1863 as the Tenth or "Royal Regiment of Toronto Volunteers" .Reorganized 5 Nov 1880 with the appointment of Colonel Grasett and retirement of Colonel Shaw. Redesignated 5 Aug 1881 as the 10^th Battalion, Royal Grenadiers. Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 10^th Regiment, Royal Grenadiers.

The Royal Grenadiers served in the Great War as the 123^rdInfantry Battalion (Royal Grenadiers), Royal Grenadiers, and supplied trained hundreds of infantry officers and men to several Canadian Battalions. Redesignated 1 May 1920 as The Royal Grenadiers. Amalgamated 15 Dec 1936 The Royal Grenadiers with the Toronto Regiment and redesignated as The Royal Regiment of Toronto Grenadiers.

The Toronto Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.93.

The Toronto Regiment

The Toronto Regiment originated in 1920. The unit was amalgamated in 1936 with The Royal Grenadiers and this unit later became (1939) The Royal Regiment of Canada.

The Royal Regiment of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.118.

The Royal Regiment of Canada.‍

Amalgamated 15 Dec1936 the Royal Grenadiers with The Toronto Regiment and redesignated as The Royal Regiment of Toronto Grenadiers. Redesignated 11 Feb 1939 as the Royal Regiment of Canada. Supplemented 7 Nov 1940 by the formation of the 2^nd Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Canada for home service.

11^th Infantry Battalion(Argenteuil Rangers)

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo), helmet plate.

11^th Regiment, Argenteuil Rangers

Formed on 14 June 1862, in Gore, Québec, as the 11th Infantry Battalion Volunteer Militia Infantry of Canada or Argenteuil Rangers. Later redesignated in the same year as the 11^th Infantry Battalion of Infantry Argenteuil Rangers. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 11^thRegiment Argenteuil Rangers. Disbanded on 15 April 1912, and personnel absorbed by The 17^th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars and redesignated as The 17^th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars "Argenteuil Rangers".^[

The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.37.

The Royal Canadian Hussars

The Royal Canadian Hussars originated in 1877 under the unit 5^thProvisional Regiment of Calvary. It was formerly known as the Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars which amalgamated with the 17^thDuke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars and was designated The Royal Canadian Hussars in 1958.

The 17^th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars (Argenteuil Rangers)

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

Accession No. 2011.7.9.

The 17^th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars

The 17^thDuke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars was a light cavalry regiment of theNon-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army).First organized in 1879 as "A" Squadron of the 6^th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars, it became an independent squadron in 1897 and a full regiment in 1907. In 1958, the regiment was amalgamated with the 6^th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars to form The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal).

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11^th Regiment, Irish Fusiliers of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.524.

Irish Fusiliers of Canada (TheVancouver Regiment).

The Irish Fusiliers of Canada (The Vancouver Regiment) was formed in Vancouver, British Columbia on15 Aug 1913 as the 11^th Regiment Irish Fusiliers of Canada. The regiment was redesignated The Irish Fusiliers of Canada on 12 March 1920 and reorganized as a two-battalion regiment with the 1^st Battalion perpetuating the 121^st Infantry Battalion (Western Irish), CEF and a2^nd Battalion on the Reserve order of battle. The reserve unit was disbanded on 14 Dec 1936. Faugh a ballagh – Clear the way

On 1 June 1936, the Irish Fusiliers of Canada were amalgamated with The Vancouver Regiment and were redesignated the Irish Fusiliers(Vancouver Regiment). It was redesignated as the 2^nd (Reserve)Battalion, Irish Fusiliers (Vancouver Regiment) on 1 Jan 1941 and the Irish Fusiliers (Vancouver Regiment) on 1 June 1945. The regiment was converted to artillery and redesignated the 65^th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment(Irish Fusiliers),Royal Canadian Artillery on 1 April 1946. On 1 Sep 1958, the regiment amalgamated with the 120^th Independent Field Battery, RCA, converted to infantry and redesignated The Irish Fusiliers of Canada (The Vancouver Regiment).

12^th Regiment (York Rangers)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.479.

12^th Infantry Battalionor York Rangers

           The12^th Infantry Battalion was redesignated the 12^thRegiment York Rangers on 8 May 1900. Redesignated The York Rangers on 1 May1920.

12^th Regiment YorkRangers.

‍            The12^th Regiment "York Rangers" was amalgamated with TheQueen's Rangers (1st American Regiment) and redesignated The Queen's YorkRangers (1^st American Regiment) (Machine Gun). It was redesignated as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Queen's York Rangers (1^st AmericanRegiment) on 5 March 1942, as The Queen's York Rangers(1^st American Regiment) (Reserve) on 15 Sep 1944, as The Queen'sYork Rangers (1^st American Regiment) on 30 Nov 1945, as the 25^thArmoured Regiment (Queen's York Rangers), RCAC on 19 June 1947, The Queen'sYork Rangers (1^st American Regiment) (25^th ArmouredRegiment) on 4 Feb 1949, The Queen's York Rangers (1^st AmericanRegiment) (RCAC) on 19 May 1958, The Queen's York Rangers (RCAC) on 3 Sep 1985and The Queen's York Rangers (1^st American Regiment) (RCAC) on 12 Nov2004.

The Queen's York Rangers (1^st American Regiment) RCAC trace their direct origins to Robert Rogers and his Rangers in 1756 during the French and Indian Wars. Disbanded after seven years of hard service, Rogers reformed the Rangers in1775 and they soon were carried on the British army list as the Queen's Rangers, First American Regiment. The Rangers were particularly distinguished under John Graves Simcoe in 1777 at the Battle of Brandywine and were shipped to New Brunswick at the end of the war in 1783.When Simcoe was appointed to be the first Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, he made a stop in New Brunswick and raised the Queen's Rangers again and brought them with him in 1793. The Rangers were stood down again in 1802 and became the York Militia. They became active again during the War of 1812 and again during theUpper Canada Rebellion in 1837-38.

The York County Militia was reconstituted again on 14 Sep 1866 as the 12^th York Battalion of Infantry. It was redesignated as the 12^th Infantry Battalion or "York Rangers" on 10 May 1872, as the 12^th Regiment "York Rangers" on 8 May 1900 and, following the Great War, as The York Rangers on 1 May 1920. On 15 Dec 1936, it was amalgamated with The Queen's Rangers, 1^stAmerican Regiment and redesignated The Queen's York Rangers (1^stAmerican Regiment) (Machine Gun).

The Queen’s York Rangers (1^stAmerican Regiment)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.501.

‍The Queen's York Rangers (1^stAmerican Regiment)

The Queen's York Rangers (1^st American Regiment) (Machine Gun). It was redesignated as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Queen's York Rangers (1^st American Regiment) on 5 March 1942, as The Queen's York Rangers (1^st American Regiment) (Reserve) on 15 Sep1944, as The Queen's York Rangers (1^st American Regiment) on 30 Nov 1945, as the25^th Armoured Regiment (Queen's York Rangers), RCAC on 19 June 1947, The Queen's York Rangers (1^stAmerican Regiment) (25^th Armoured Regiment) on 4 Feb 1949, The Queen's York Rangers (1^st American Regiment) (RCAC) on 19 May 1958,The Queen's York Rangers (RCAC) on 3 Sep 1985 and The Queen's York Rangers (1^stAmerican Regiment) (RCAC) on 12 Nov 2004.

13^th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo),helmet plate.

13^th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada

The 13^thBattalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada originated in Hamilton, Ontario on 11 Dec1862.

13^th Royal Regiment

Redesignated as the13^th Regiment on 8 May 1900; as the 13^th Royal Regimenton 3 Jan 1910; and as the Royal Hamilton Regiment on 1 May 1920. It was organised as a fourbattalion regiment with the 1^st Battalion (perpetuating the 13^thBattalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), CEF) on the Non Permanent Active Militia orderof battle, and the 2^nd Battalion (perpetuating the 86^th InfantryBattalion (Machine Gun), CEF), 3^rd Battalion(perpetuating the 120^th Battalion (City of Hamilton) CEF), and 4^th Battalion(perpetuating the 205^th Infantry Battalion (Hamilton), CEF)) on the Reserve order ofbattle. On 15 June 1926, the 1^st Battalion was redesignated the 1^stBattalion (perpetuating the 4t  Battalion(Central Ontario), CEF). The reserve units weredisbanded on 14 Dec 1936.

The regiment wasredesignated as the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry on 15March 1927. On 15 Dec 1936, it was amalgamated with the headquarters and threecompanies of the Wentworth Regiment and was redesignated as the Royal HamiltonLight Infantry (Wentworth Regiment). It was redesignated as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) on7 Nov 1940 and as the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) on 31Dec 1945.

On 4 May 1951, theregiment mobilised two temporary Active Force companies designated"E" and "F" Company. "E" Company was reduced tozero strength upon its personnel being incorporated into the 1^st CanadianRifle Battalion (later the 1^st Battalion, the Queen's Own Rifles ofCanada) for service in Germany with NATO. It was disbanded on 29 July 1953."F" Company was initially used as a reinforcement pool for"E" Company. On 15 May 1952, it was reduced to zero strength, uponits personnel being absorbed by the newly formed 2^nd Canadian RifleBattalion (later the 2^nd Battalion, the Queen's Own Rifles ofCanada) for service with the United Nations in Korea.

13^th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.486.

The Royal Hamilton LightInfantry

The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (RHLI) originated in Hamilton, Ontario on 11Dec 1862 as the 13^th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada. It was redesignated as the13^th Regiment on 8 May 1900; as the 13^th Royal Regiment on 3 Jan 1910; and as the Royal Hamilton Regiment on 1 May 1920. It was organized as a four battalion regiment with the 1^st Battalion (perpetuating the 13^th Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), CEF) on the Non Permanent Active Militia order of battle, and the 2^nd Battalion (perpetuating the 86^th Infantry Battalion (Machine Gun), CEF), 3^rd Battalion (perpetuating the 120^thInfantry Battalion (City of Hamilton)) CEF), and 4^th Battalion(perpetuating the 205^th Infantry Battalion (Hamilton), CEF)) on the Reserve order of battle. On 15 June 1926, the 1^st Battalion was redesignated the 1^stBattalion (perpetuating the 4^th Battalion (Central Ontario), CEF). The reserve units were disbanded on 14 Dec 1936. The regiment was redesignated as The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry on 15 March 1927. On 15 Dec 1936, it was amalgamated with the headquarters and three companies of the Wentworth Regiment and was redesignated as The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment). It was redesignated as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) on7 Nov 1940 and as The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) on 31Dec 1945. Semper paratus – Always prepared.

On 4 May 1951, the regiment mobilized two temporary Active Force companies designated "E" and "F" Company. "E" Company was reduced tozero strength upon its personnel being incorporated into the 1^stCanadian Rifle Battalion (later the 1^st Battalion, the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada) for service in Germany with NATO. It was disbanded on 29 July 1953. "F" Company was initially used as a reinforcement pool for "E" Company. On 15 May 1952, it was reduced to zero strength, upon its personnel being absorbed by the newly formed2^nd Canadian Rifle Battalion (later the2^nd Battalion, the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada) for service with the United Nations in Korea.

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77^th Wentworth Battalion of Infantry

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

Accession Number 1997.28.97.

The Wentworth Regiment.

Formed on 23 May1872, in Dundas, Ontario, as the 77^th Wentworth Battalion ofInfantry. Its Regimental Headquarters was at Dundas and had companies atDundas, Waterdown, Binbrooke, Rockton, Saltfleet and Glanford, Ontario.Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 77^th Wentworth Regiment.Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as The Wentworth Regiment. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936,with The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry andRedesignated as The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment).

On 6 Aug 1914,Details from the 77^th Wentworth Regiment were placed on activeservice for local protection duties.

On 22 Dec 1915, the129^th Infantry Battalion (Wentworth), CEF was authorised forservice and on 24 Aug 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After itsarrival in the UK, its personnel were absorbed by the 123^rd InfantryBattalion (Royal Grenadiers), CEF and 124^th Infantry Battalion (GovernorGeneral’s Body Guard) (Governor General's Body Guard), CEF on 18 Oct 1916, toprovide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. On 21 May 1917, the129^th Infantry Battalion, CEF was disbanded.

The 14^th Infantry Battalion, Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles

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

Accession Number 1997.28.495. Helmetplate.

The 14^th Regiment, Princess of Wales Own Rifles Canada.

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

Accession Number 1997.28.495.

14^thInfantry Battalion, Princess of Wales Own Rifles.

The Kingston Regiment (Princess of Wales’ Own)

The regiment was created on 16 Jan 1863 as the 14^th Infantry Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada from the amalgamation of Kingston’s seven independent rifle companies. Shortly after the wedding of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) to Princess Alexandra of Denmark, the regiment asked for and was given permission to become the 14^th Regiment, Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles, 8 May 1900. On 15 March 1920 it was redesignated The Kingston Regiment (Princess of Wales’ Own).

During the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870, when Irish extremists attempted to bring Britain to her knees by attacking Canada, the regiment was called to active duty, both to Niagara and later to Cornwall. The band mace presented to the regiment by its officers “In Remembrance of Cornwall” is in the regimental museum.

The Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.123.

The Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment

The Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment originated on 16 Jan 1863, as the 14^thInfantry Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada. Headquarters in Kingston, Ontario with companies in Kingston and Portsmouth. Redesignated on 12 June 1868, as the 14^th Infantry Battalion, The Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 14^th Regiment, The Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles. Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The Kingston Regiment (The Princess of Wales’ Own). Redesignated on 1 April 1921, as The Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936, with a Company, The Frontenac Regiment and “A” Company, 4^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC and redesignated as The Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 1 April 1946, as The Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment. Nonquam cede – Never give up.

15^th Battalion, Argyll Light Infantry

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

Accession Number 1997.28.95.

15^th Battalion, Argyll Light Infantry

15^th Regiment Argyll Light Infantry

The Argyll Light Infantry was formed on 16 Jan 1863 in Belleville, Ontario as the 15^th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry) Canada. Redesignated 2 June 1871 as the 15^th Battalion or the Argyll Light Infantry. Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 15^th Regiment, Argyll Light Infantry. Redesignated 12 March 1920 The Argyll Light Infantry. Redesignated 15Dec 1936 as The Argyll Light Infantry (Tank).Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as The (Reserve) Argyll Light Infantry (Tank).

As a result of the 1936 Canadian Militia reorganization, The Argyll Light Infantry was one ofa number of infantry regiments to become tank units. These were known as infantry (tank) battalions. As a result of this, the regiment was redesignated as The Argyll Light Infantry (Tank).With the formation of the Canadian Armoured Corps (later the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps), The Argyll Light Infantry (Tank) was transferred from the infantry to the RCAC. The regiment was renamed The (Reserve) Argyll Light Infantry (Tank) on 7 Nov 1940. The unit did not mobilize for overseas service. Secondde personne – Second to none.

Amalgamated 1 April1946 with the 44^th (Reserve) Field Regiment, RCA, converted to artillery, and was redesignated as the 9^th Anti-Tank Regiment(Self-Propelled) (Argyll Light Infantry), RCA. Amalgamated 1 Sep 1954 with the 34^th Anti-Tank Battery (Self Propelled), RCA, The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment and The Midland Regiment, converted to infantry, and redesignated as The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment.

16^th Prince Edward Battalion of Infantry

(Private Collection Photo)

16^th Prince Edward Regiment

The 16^thInfantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish) Volunteer Militia (Infantry) Canada was formed on 6 Feb 1863 in Picton, Ontario. Redesignated 30 Nov 1866 as the 16^thPrince Edward Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 16^thPrince Edward Regiment. Amalgamated 12 March 1920with the 49^th Regiment Hastings Rifles to form The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. Redesignated 1 Nov 1945 as The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. Amalgamated 1 Sep 1954 with the 9^th Anti-Tank Regiment (Self Propelled), RCA, the 34^th Anti-Tank Battery (Self Propelled), RCA, and The Midland Regiment, retaining its designation.

The Midland Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.89.

The Midland Regiment

The Midland Regiment originated in 1866 as the 40^thNorthumberland Battalion of Infantry, the 40^th Northumberland Regiment in 1900, and the Northumberland (Ontario)Regiment 1920. The unit was amalgamated with the Durham Regiment and was designated the Midland Regiment in1936. In 1954 The Midland Regiment amalgamated with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment.

17^th Regiment of Infantry

The 17^thRegiment of Infantry originated in Lévis, Quebèc, on 1 Dec 1902. 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, It was amalgamated with Le Régiment de la Chaudière.

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

Accession Number 1997.28.107.

Le Régiment de Lévis.

Le Régiment de Lévis was formed at Lévis, Quebèc, on 1 Dec 1902, asthe 17^th Regiment of Infantry. It was redesignated as Le Régiment de Lévis on29 March 1920; as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Lévison 12 May 1942; and as Le Régiment de Lévis on 7 Nov 1945. On 1 Sep 1954, it was amalgamated with Le Régiment de la Chaudière.

18^th Saguenay Battalion of Infantry

18^th Regiment Francs-Tireurs duSaguenay

The 18^thRegiment Francs-Tireurs du Saguenay, originated on 1 Feb 1900 in Chicoutimi, Québec as the Saguenay Battalion of Infantry. At the time of its creation, the battalion had its headquarters in Roberval and included eight companies, with Company 1 in Saint-Félicien, Company 2 in Roberval, Company 3in Saint-Jérôme (moved to Saint-Joseph-d'Alma on 1 June 1908 and returned to Saint-Jérôme on 16 March 1914. Company 4 in Hébertville. Company 5 inSainte-Anne. Company 6 in Chicoutimi (later became Company 6 of the 61^stInfantry Battalion). Company 7 in Chicoutimi (moved to Laterrière on 1 June1908, then to Jonquière on 16 March 1914). Company 8 at Baie des Ha! Ha!

On 8 May 1900, theunit became a regiment and was renamed the 18^th Saguenay Regiment.On 1 June 1900, the headquarters was moved to Chicoutimi. On 1 Oct 1909, theregiment was renamed the 18^th Regiment, Francs-tireurs du Saguenay.On 1 June 1917, the regiment was reorganized into four companies.

Regimental numberswere mostly abandoned during a reorganization of the Canadian Militia in 1920.Thus, the regiment was renamed Les Francs-tireurs du Saguenay on 29 March 1920.It adopted its current name on 15 May 1937. At that time, it was then composedof four companies: Company A in Chicoutimi. Company B in Grande-Baie. Company C at Kenogami. Company D in Arvida. Pour Dieu et la Patrie – For God and Country.

(Oromocto Legion Branch 93 Collection, Author Photo)

Le Régiment du Saguenay

On 1 Sep 1954, the regiment adopted the designation Le Régiment du Saguenay (Mitrailleuses) before resuming its current name on 11 April 1958. The present day Régiment du Saguenay is an infantry regiment of the Primary Reserve of the Canadian Army of the Canadian Armed Forces. It is part of the 35^th Canadian Brigade Group within the 2^nd Canadian Division. Its headquarters is located in the city of Saguenay.

19^th St. Catherines Battalion of Infantry

(Private Collection, Marway Militaria Photo)

19^th St. Catherines Regiment

19^th Lincoln Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.94.

19^th Lincoln Regiment

The Lincoln Regiment originated in 1863 as the 19^thBattalion Volunteer Militia. It was designated the 19^th Lincoln Battalion of Infantry in 1866, 19^th St. Catharines Battalion of Infantry in 1897, 19^th St. Catharines Regiment in 1900, and 19^th Lincoln Regiment in 1912.The unit became the Lincoln Regiment in 1920. In 1936 the unit was amalgamated with The Welland Regiment and became The Lincoln and Welland Regiment. Paspour nous mais pour la Patrie – Not for us but for Country.

20^th Halton Battalion, Lorne Rifles

(Private Collection Photo)

20^th Regiment, Halton Rifles

The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) originated in Milton, Ontario, on 28 Sep 1866, as the 20^th Halton Battalion of Infantry. It was redesignated the 20^thHalton Battalion of Rifles on 12 Jan 1872, as the 20^th Halton Battalion Lorne Rifles on 11 Nov 1881, as the 20^th Halton Regiment, Lorne Rifles, on 8 May 1900,as the 20^th Regiment, Halton Rifles on 1 Dec1909, as The Halton Rifles on 1 May 1920 and The Lorne Rifles (Scottish)on 1 Nov 1931. On 15 Dec 1936, it was amalgamated with The Peel and Dufferin Regiment.

The Peel and Dufferin Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.518.

The Peel and Dufferin Regiment.

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The Lorne Rifles (Scottish)

(Oromocto Legion Branch 93 Collection, Author Photo)

The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment)

The Lorne Scots(Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) originated in Brampton, Ontario, on 14 Sep 1866, asthe 36^th Peel Battalion of Infantry. It was redesignated as the 36^thPeel Regiment on 8 May 1900, as the Peel Regiment on 1 May 1920 and The Peel and DufferinRegiment on 15 April 1923. On 15 Dec 1936, it wasamalgamated with The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) and redesignated The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment).

21^st Infantry Battalion(Essex Fusiliers)

(Private Collection, Military Antiques Toronto Photo)

21^st Regiment, Essex Fusiliers

Founded in 1885 as the 21^st Essex Battalion of Infantry, it went through several name changes including: 1887 - 21^st Infantry Battalion (Essex Fusiliers); 1900 - 21^st Regiment, Essex Fusiliers; 1920 - The Essex Fusiliers, acquiring its present title in 1927.

During the Second World War the regiment was among the first Canadian units to see combat in the European theatre during the invasion of Dieppe. By the end of The Dieppe Raid,the Essex Scottish Regiment had suffered 121 fatal casualties, with many others wounded and captured. The Essex Scottish later participated in Operation Atlantic and was slaughtered attempting to take Verrières Ridge on 21 July. By the war's end, the Essex Scottish Regiment had suffered over 550 war dead; its2,500 casualties were the most of any unit in the Canadian army during the Second World War.

In 1954, as a result of the Kennedy Report on the Reserve Army, this regiment was amalgamated with The Kent Regiment to form The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment.

The Essex and Kent Scottish

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

Accession Number 1997.28.54.

The Essex and Kent Scottish.

The Essex Scottish Regiment was created on 12 June 1885, as a part of the Canadian militia, then named the 21^st Essex Battalion of Infantry. It was composed of five infantry companies, which were formed between the years1860 and 1885 in Essex County. Major John Richardson of Leamington Ontario was the first commanding officer of this regiment. It is from this date that the unbroken lineage of the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment begins.

Over the following decades, the name of this regiment changed several times. On 4 Feb 1887 it was renamed the 21^st Infantry Battalion (Essex Fusiliers). On 8 May 1900, the name was changed again to the 21^st Regiment Essex Fusiliers. The final name for this regiment was the Essex Scottish Regiment, which took effect on 15 July1927.

Before the First World War, the regiment did not see combat as a whole. Although it did not see any real action, it trained hard to go to war during the North-West Rebellion led by Louis Riel in 1885, and in 1900 during the Second Boer War it also sent men to South Africa. Over 100 men of the 21^st Infantry Battalion (Essex Fusiliers) volunteered to serve there, but only 16positions were given to the regiment. This small group of men was to serve with the 2^nd Special Service Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry. Of the sixteen men sent to Africa, two did not return.

22^nd Infantry Battalion, The Oxford Rifles

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

Accession Number 1997.28.69.

22^nd Regiment, TheOxford Rifles

Originated 14 Aug1863 in Woodstock, Ontario as the 22^nd Infantry Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada or The Oxford Rifles. Redesignated 13 April 1866 as the 22^nd Battalion The Oxford Rifles. Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 22^nd Regiment, The Oxford Rifles. Redesignated 29 March 1920 as The Oxford Rifles, organized as a two battalion regiment with the 1^st Battalion on the non-permanent Active Militia order of battle, and the 2^ndBattalion on the reserve order of battle.. Redesignated 18 March 1942 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Oxford Rifles. Redesignated 1 June 1945 as The Oxford Rifles. Amalgamated 1 Oct 1954 with The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) (Machine Gun) and redesignated as the London and Oxford Fusiliers (3^rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment). Later it became the 4^th Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment. Pour la pays et la nation – For Heart and Home.

23^rd Regiment The Northern Pioneers

(Private Collection,Thehoffy24 Photo)

23^rd Regiment The Northern Pioneers

Formed 1 Sep 1903in Parry Sound, Ontario as the 23^rd Regiment, The Northern Fusiliers. Redesignated 1 Jan 1904 as the 23^rd Regiment "The Northern Pioneers". Redesignated 1 May 1920 as The Northern Pioneers. Amalgamated 15 Dec 1936 with The Algonquin Regiment. An neugahne min -We go in front.

24^th Kent Battalion of Infantry

24^th Kent Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.113.

The Kent Regiment

The regiment inKent County was known as the 24^th Kent Regiment. Prior to 1901, this regiment had been createdand disbanded several times. It was not until 1 Jan 1901, with the increasingnumber of troops being sent to South Africa to fight in the Second Boer War, that the regiment wascreated permanently, with its headquarters in Chatham, Ontario. Seven of itsmen went to fight in the Boer War, of whom one did not return. Like the EssexFusiliers, the Kent Regiment was also renamed several times. The 24^thKent Regiment was redesignated The Kent Regiment on 1 April 1920. . In Dec 1936, it wasre-designated as the Kent Regiment (Machine Gun),which meant it was now a machine gun regiment, and not a light infantryregiment.

In Dec 1936, theregiment was redesignated as The Kent Regiment (Machine Gun) when it was amalgamated with B Company, 2^ndMachine Gun Battalion, CMGC. It was renamed TheKent Regiment on 1 April 1941.

The Kent Regiment did not go overseas as a unit during theSecond World War but was on active duty for coastal defense in Nova Scotia andBritish Columbia; and on power station guard near Niagara Falls. They alsoprovided reinforcements to many Ontario units serving overseas, mostimportantly The Essex Scottish, particularly after Dieppe. Both The KentRegiment and The Essex Scottish raised 2^nd Battalions for reserveservice in Canada as Non-Permanent Active Militia (NPAM).

In 1954 it was amalgamated with The Essex Scottish Regiment to form The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment, with the headquarters stationed in Chatham,Ontario. Usque ad Arras – Up to Home.

25^th Elgin Battalion of Infantry

(Private Collection Photo)

25^th Elgin Regiment

Formed on 14 Sep 1866, in St. Thomas, Canada West, as the 25^th Elgin Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 25^th Elgin Regiment. Redesignated on 17 May 1904, as the 25^th Regiment. Redesignated on 29 March 1920, as The Elgin Regiment.
Redesignated on 7 Nov 1940, as The Elgin Regiment (Reserve).

Redesignated on 15 Feb 1946, as The Elgin Regiment, RCIC. Converted to armour on1 Oct 1954, and redesignated as The Elgin Regiment (27^th Armoured Regiment). Redesignated on 19 May 1958, as The Elgin Regiment (RCAC). Converted to engineers on 14 Aug 1997, and redesignated as the31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgin's).

26^th Middlesex Battalion of Light Infantry

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo)

26^th Regiment, Middlesex Light Infantry

Formed on 14 Sep1866, in London, Ontario, as the 26^th Middlesex Battalion ofInfantry by the regimentation of several independent companies. Redesignated on24 March 1880, as the 26^th Middlesex Battalion of Light Infantry. Regimental HQ was laterrelocated to Strathroy, Ontario. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 26^thRegiment (Middlesex Light Infantry). Redesignated on 1 April 1920, as TheMiddlesex Light Infantry. Pro re nata – torevive.

Amalgamated on 1Sep 1936, with The Huron Regiment to form The Middlesex and Huron Regiment.

27^th Lambton Battalion of Infantry, Saint-Clair Borderers

(Sarnia Historical Society Photo)

27^th Lambton Regiment (Saint-Clair’s Borderers)

The regiment was raised on 14 Sep 1866 as the 27^th Lambton Battalion of Infantry at Sarnia, Ontario. It was redesignated 27^th Lambton Battalion of Infantry St. Clair Borderers 1 March 1872 and the 27^th Lambton Regiment (Saint-Clair Borderers) on 8 May 1900. It was redesignated The Lambton Regiment on 1 Dec. 1920 and disbanded upon conversion to artillery and engineers as the 26^th Lambton Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery and the 11^th(Lambton) Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers and the 1^st (Lambton) Field Park Company, RCE on 15 Dec 1936. During the First World War,the regiment raised the 70^th Battalion and the149^th Infantry Battalion (Lambtons), CEF. Semper paratus etfidelis – Always prepared and faithful.

28^th Perth Battalion of Infantry

28^th Perth Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.67. Glengarry badge.

(Oromocto Legion Branch 93 Collection, Author Photo)

The Perth Regiment

The Perth Regiment originated in 1866 as the 28^thPerth Battalion of Infantry. It was designated The Perth Regiment in 1920. In 1954 the unit was amalgamated withThe Highland Light Infantry of Canada and was designated The Perth and WaterlooRegiment. The amalgamation ceased in1957 and The Perth Regiment was transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle in 1965. Audax et cautus - Daring but cautious.

29^th Waterloo Battalion of Infantry

29^th Waterloo Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.52.

29^th Regiment (HighlandLight Infantry)

The Highland Light Infantry ofCanada

The 29^thWaterloo Battalion of Infantry was formed in 1866. It was then designated the 29^th Waterloo Regiment in 1900.In 1915 it was designated the 29^th Regiment (Highland Light Infantry of Canada) and in 1965 the unit was amalgamated with the Scots Fusiliers and was designated The Highland Fusiliers of Canada. Defence not defiance.

The Royal Highland Fusiliers originated in 1812 when a group of unarmed Mennonite teamsters hauled supplies. The unit had sent 3,763 volunteers overseas in the First World War.  During the war, the unit was divided into two groups with new unit names. Post-war, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada was formed and in 1964 they amalgamated with the Scots Fusiliers of Canada and the unit became known as The Highland Fusiliers of Canada. The unit has also served in Egypt, Cyprus, Cambodia, Namibia, the former republic of Yugoslavia, and Afghanistan.

The Waterloo Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.81.

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.

The Scots Fusiliers of Canada

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection)

Accession Number 1997.28.446.

The Scots Fusiliers of Canada

The Scots Fusiliers of Canada originated 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.

30^th Wellington Battalion of Rifles

30^th Regiment, Wellington Rifles

(Doug Hall Collection, Author Photo)

The 30^thRegiment, Wellington Rifles evolved from the 30^th Battalion Wellington Rifles. They were organized in 1857from the local militia within Wellington County and were headquartered in Guelph. In 1866, because of the fear of the Fenian Raids (1866-1871) they were re-organized as an infantry unit (30^th Regiment Wellington Rifles)and a separate artillery unit (Guelph Garrison Battery, later Wellington Field Battery). In the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries, many men joined their local militia units. In addition to the camaraderie of weekly training, rank achieved within the militia tended to have a corresponding level of prestige within the local community.

The 30^thRegiment, Wellington Rifles was not mobilized as a unit for the First World War. Instead, they performed recruiting duties locally. After training in Canada, their recruits were assigned to operational regiments for overseas service. Seventy years after they were separated, these two Wellington County regiments were merged back into a larger artillery battery that has continued through to today as the 11^th Field, Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.

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