Canadian Militia badges, Infantry, 31st Regiment to the 63rd Regiment, York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection

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

31^st Grey Battalion of Infantry

(Private Collection Photo)

31^st Grey Regiment

Formed on 14 Sep1866, in Owen Sound, Canada West, as the 31^st Grey Battalion ofInfantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 31^st Grey Regiment. Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as The GreyRegiment. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936,with The Simcoe Foresters and redesignated as The Grey and SimcoeForesters. De bon vouloir server le Roy– To serve the King with good will.

32^nd Bruce Battalion of Infantry

(Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre Photo)

32^nd Bruce Regiment

The 32^ndBruce Battalion of Infantry was officially formed on 14 Sep 1866 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Sproat. The Battalion formally merged six independent Bruce County volunteer militia companies (Southampton, Paisley, Kincardine Village, Kincardine Township, Tara, and Walkerton.) Their first training took place in July 1868 at Southampton where they drilled for 12 days in a large, temporary building.

After the Battalion was formed, the women of Bruce County raised $600 to purchase a set of colours from England. The two flags were presented to the Battalion at Kincardine on 19June 1872. The early militia and 32^nd Battalion forces were at the ready, in the early days, during times of conflict, including the Red River Rebellion, the North-West Rebellion and the South African (Boer) War.

In 1870, during the Red River Rebellion, three volunteers from each company of the 32^nd  were requested to assemble with other volunteer forces, and travel to Manitoba. In each company, more than three men volunteered and had to be selected. Like the Fenian Raids, this skirmish ended with no blood shed for the men of the 32^nd and they returned home .In 1855, the 32^nd Regiment was again called to duty, this time in response to the North-West Rebellion. Again, the troops were atthe ready, waiting to be deployed from Southampton, but again were not required and were sent home. It is interesting to note that several Bruce men, not under auspices of the 32^nd, played roles in the North-West Rebellion.

At some point, the32^nd Battalion became referred to as the 32^nd Regiment. By 1906, the Regimental Headquarters was located at Walkerton, and the eight companies of the Regiment were: 1. Southampton, 2. Kincardine, 3. Lucknow,4. Paisley, 5. Walkerton, 6. Tara, 7. Wiarton, 8. Teeswater.

Through the years, it was the annual custom for the Companies of the 32^nd Regiment was to attend training camp for two weeks each summer, generally rotating through various towns throughout the County. At the outbreak of the First World War in1914, the Regiment began to fulfil one of its prime functions: to recruit men for the Canadian Expeditionary Force. When the CEF was mustered at Camp Valcartier, Québec in Sep 1914, the 32^ndRegiment had recruited 72 volunteers for the 1^st Canadian Battalion. Its robust recruitment program resulted in volunteers soon also attached to the18^th, 33^rd, 34^th, 70^th, and finally to the 160^th Infantry Battalions.

Between the First and Second World Wars, the 32^nd Regiment was disbanded and reorganized as artillery, with the parent unit 21^st Field Brigade, later known as the 21^st Field Artillery Regiment. Headquarters and “B” Company of The Bruce Regiment became the 97^th (Bruce) Field Battery, RCA and “A” Company became the 98^th Field Battery, RCA.

33^rd Huron Battalion of Infantry

(Dead Spartan Militaria Photo)

33^rd Huron Regiment

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo)

The Huron Regiment

Formed on 14 Sep1866, in Goderich, Ontario, as the 33^rd Huron Battalion of Infantry by the regimentation of several previously authorized independent artillery, rifle and infantry companies. Redesignated on8 May 1900, as the 33^rd Huron Regiment. Redesignated on 1 April 1920, as The Huron Regiment. Amalgamated on 1 Sep 1936,with The Middlesex Light Infantry to form The Middlesex and Huron Regiment.

34^th Ontario Battalion of Infantry

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo)

34^th Ontario Regiment

Formed on 14 Sep1866 in Whitby, Ontario, as the 34^th "Ontario Battalion of Infantry". Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 34^th Ontario Regiment. Redesignated 1 May 1920 as The Ontario Regiment. Redesignated 15 Dec 1936 as The Ontario Regiment (Tank). Redesignated 13 Aug 1940 as the 2^nd Regiment, The Ontario Regiment (Tank). Converted 1 April 1941 to armour and redesignated as the 11^th (Reserve) Army Tank Battalion, (The Ontario Regiment (Tank)). Redesignated 15 Aug 1942 as the 11^th (Reserve) Army Tank Regiment (Ontario Regiment (Tank)). Redesignated 1 April 1946 as the11^th Armoured Regiment (Ontario Regiment), RCAC. Redesignated 4 Feb1949 as The Ontario Regiment (11^th Armoured Regiment). Redesignated 19 May 1958 as The Ontario Regiment (RCAC).

The Ontario Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.40.

(Private Collection, Military Antiques Toronto Photo)

The Ontario Regiment.

Formed on 14 Sep1866 in Whitby, Ontario, as the 34^th Ontario Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated 8 May 1900 asthe 34^th Ontario Regiment. Redesignated 1 May 1920 as The Ontario Regiment. Redesignated 15 Dec 1936 as The Ontario Regiment (Tank). Redesignated 13 Aug 1940 as the 2^nd Regiment, The Ontario Regiment (Tank). Converted 1 April 1941 to armour and redesignated as the 11^th (Reserve) Army Tank Battalion, (The Ontario Regiment (Tank)). Redesignated 15 Aug 1942 as the 11^th (Reserve) Army Tank Regiment (Ontario Regiment (Tank)). Redesignated 1 April 1946 as the11^th Armoured Regiment (Ontario Regiment), RCAC. Redesignated 4 Feb1949 as The Ontario Regiment (11^th Armoured Regiment). Redesignated 19 May 1958 as The Ontario Regiment (RCAC).

35^th Battalion, The Simcoe Foresters

(Private Collection, Military Antiques Toronto Photo)

35^th Regiment, Simcoe Foresters

Formed on 14 Sep1866, in Barrie, Canada West, as the 35^th Simcoe Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 5 April 1867, as the 35^th Battalion, The Simcoe Foresters. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 35^th Regiment, Simcoe Foresters. Redesignated on 1 May 1920,as The Simcoe Foresters. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936, with The Grey Regiment and Redesignated as The Grey and Simcoe Foresters.

36^th Peel Battalion of Infantry

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo)

36^th Peel Regiment

Formed on 14 Sep1866 in Brampton, Ontario, as the 36^th Peel Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900 as the 36^th Peel Regiment. Redesignated on 1 May 1920as The Peel Regiment. Redesignated on 15 April 1923 as The Peel and Dufferin Regiment. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936 with The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) and Redesignated as The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment).

37^th Haldimand Battalion of Rifles

37^th Regiment, Haldimand Rifles

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo_

Accession Number 1997.28.432. Helmet plate.

The 37^th Haldimand Battalion of Rifles.

The Haldimand Rifles was initially formed on 28 Sep 1866, in York, Ontario, as the 37^th Haldimand Battalion of Rifles. Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 37^th Regiment Haldimand Rifles. Redesignated on 1 May 1920,as The Haldimand Rifles. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936,with The Dufferin Rifles of Canada and C Company of the 3^rd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC (now The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)) and Redesignated as The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada. Redesignated on 7 Nov 1940,as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada. Redesignated on 1 June 1945, as The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada. Converted to Artillery on 1 April 1946, and Redesignated as the 56^thLight Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles), RCA (now the 56^th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA). Pour le Roi et la Patrie– For King and Country.

The Dufferin Rifles of Canada

The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.48.

The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada

The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada (DHRC) originated in 1886 as the Haldimand Battalion Rifles. In 1936 the Haldimand Rifles amalgamated with the Dufferin Rifles of Canada and the C company of the 3^rd Machine Gun Battalion and were designated The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada. The unit was converted to artillery in 1946 and designated the 56^th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.

38^th Brant Battalion of Infantry

(Private Collection Photo)

38^th Regiment (Dufferin Rifles of Canada)

Formed on 28 Sep1866, in Brantford, Ontario, as the 38^th Brant Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 30 Nov 1866,as the 38^th Brant Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 24 March1871, as the 38^th Brant Battalion of Rifles. Redesignated on 3 July1874, as the 38^th Brant Battalion or Dufferin Rifles. Redesignated on 28 Sep 1883, as the 38^th Battalion Dufferin Rifles of Canada. Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 38^th Regiment Dufferin Rifles of Canada. Redesignated on 1 May 1920,as The Dufferin Rifles of Canada. Tout droit – By straight ways.

Amalgamated on 15 Dec1936, with The Haldimand Rifles and C Company of the 3^rd MachineGun Battalion, CMGC, and Redesignated asThe Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada.

39^th Norfolk Battalion of Infantry

(Private Collection Photo)

39^th Regiment (Norfolk Rifles)

Formed on 28 Sep1866, in Simcoe, Ontario as the 39^th Norfolk Battalion of Rifles. Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 39^th Regiment Norfolk Rifles. Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as The Norfolk Rifles. Redesignated on 15 Nov 1928, as The Norfolk Regiment of Canada. Converted to artillery on 15 Dec 1936, and redesignated as the 25^th (Norfolk) Field Brigade, RCA (now part of the 56^th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA).

The Norfolk Regiment of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.83. King's crown.

The Norfolk Regiment of Canada

The Norfolk Regiment of Canada originated in 1866 as the 39^th Norfolk Battalion of Rifles. in 1900 it was designated the 39^th Regiment Norfolk Rifles and the Norfolk Rifles in 1920. The unit was designated The Norfolk Regiment of Canada in 1928 until 1936 when it was then designated the 25^th (Norfolk) Field Brigade. After a series of name changes the unit was amalgamated with the 56^th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment in 1954.

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40^th Northumberland Battalion of Infantry

(Private Collection Photo)

40^th Northumberland Regiment            

On 10 April 1885,the 40^th Northumberland Battalion of Infantry mobilized a company for active service with The Midland Battalion where it served in the Alberta Column of the North West Field Force. On 24 July 1885, the company was removed from active service.

On 8 May 1900, the40^th Northumberland Battalion of Infantry was redesignated as the 40^thNorthumberland Regiment. On 7 Nov 1914, the 39^th Infantry Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 17 June 1915, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, the battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. On 4 Jan 1917, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 6^th Canadian Reserve Battalion (Eastern Ontario), CEF.

On 22 Dec 1915, the139^th (Northumberland) Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 27 Sep 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 6 Oct 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 36^thCanadian Reserve Battalion (Eastern Ontario), CEF to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. On 21 May 1917, the 139^th Infantry Battalion, CEF was disbanded.

Lieutenant Wallace Lloyd Algie was posthumously awarded the VC for actions on 11 Oct 1918, near Iwuy, France, while serving with the 20^thBattalion CEF.

On 15 March 1920,as a result of the Otter Commission and the following post-war reorganization of the militia, the 40^th Northumberland Regiment was redesignated as The Northumberland (Ontario) Regiment and was reorganized with two battalions(one of them a paper-only reserve battalion) to perpetuate the assigned war-raised battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. On 15 May 1924, the regiment was redesignated for the final time as The Northumberland Regiment. Asa result of the 1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization, on 15 Dec 1936, The Northumberland Regiment was amalgamated with The Durham Regiment to form The Midland Regiment (Northumberland and Durham). The 40^thNorthumberland Battalion of Infantry (5 Oct 1866), had its Regimental Headquarters at Cobourg, Canada West.

41^st Brockville Battalion of Rifles

(Private Collection Photo)

41^st Regiment(Brockville Rifles)

The 41^stBrockville Battalion of Rifles was formed on 5 Oct 1866, in Brockville, Ontario. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 41^st Regiment Brockville Rifles. Redesignated on 12 March 1920, as The Brockville Rifles. Redesignated on 18 March1942, as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Brockville Rifles. Converted on 1 April 1946, to Artillery and redesignated as the 60^thLight Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Brockville Rifles), RCA. Amalgamated on 1 Sep 1954,with the 32^nd Anti-Tank Battery (Self-Propelled), RCA, and redesignated as the 32^ndLocating Battery (Brockville Rifles), RCA. Converted on 1 Dec 1959, to Infantry and redesignated as The Brockville Rifles.

The Brockville Rifles

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

Accession Number 1997.28.65.

The Brockville Rifles

The Brockville Rifles originated in Brockville, Ontario on 5 Oct1866, when the 41^st Brockville Battalion of Rifles was authorized. It was redesignated the 41^stRegiment "Brockville Rifles" on 8 May 1900; The Brockville Rifles on 12 March 1920; and the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Brockville Rifles on 18 March 1942.The regiment was converted to artillery and redesignated the 60^th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Brockville Rifles), RCA, on 1 April 1946. On 1 Sep 1954 it was amalgamated with the 32^nd Anti-Tank Battery (Self-Propelled), RCA and redesignated as the 32^nd Locating Battery (Brockville Rifles) RCA. On 1 Dec 1959, it reverted to infantry and was redesignated The Brockville Rifles.

On 5 Oct 1866 the41^st Brockville Battalion of Rifles was authorized with six companies located as follows: 1 Company was in Brockville, 2 Company was in Gananoque, 3 Company was in Perth, 4 Company was in Merrickville, 5 Company was in Carleton Place and 6Company was in Pakenham. During the First World War on 22 Dec 1915 the 156^thInfantry Battalion (Leeds and Grenville), CEF, was authorized. The unit moved to England as part of the proposed 5^th Canadian Division, however pressing needs for troops and reinforcements on the front caused the disbanding of the unit and the men were transferred to other units.

Following the Great War, the regiment was redesignated The Brockville Rifles. In April 1926, the Colonel Commandant of the King's Royal Rifle Corps invited the unit to ally with them. Today, following a series of amalgamations within the British army, The Brockville Rifles are allied with The Rifles. The regiment mobilized the 1^st Battalion, The Brockville Rifles, Canadian Active Service Force on 18 March 1942. It served in Canada in a home defence role as part of the 13^th Infantry Brigade,6^th Canadian Division, and in Jamaica on garrison duty from 5 Aug1944 to 27 March 1946. The battalion was disbanded on 30 April 1946.

The 2^nd (Reserve)Battalion served on a part-time basis in the Reserve Army at home in Brockville. The regiment provided No. 2 Company of The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, Canadian Active Service Force for active service on 24 May 1940. On 1 April 1946, the Brocks were converted and re-designated the 60^th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Brockville Rifles) RCA. On 1 Sep 1954, following another amalgamation, the Brocks were yet again converted, this time to the 32^nd Locating Battery (Brockville Rifles) RCA. In Dec 1959, the regiment reverted to infantry once again and adopted its current designation as The Brockville Rifles. Rifle regiments have no colours so their battle honours are on their drum and or their hat badge.

42^nd Lanark and Renfrew Battalion of Infantry

42^nd Lanark and Renfrew Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.77.

The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment.

Formed on 5 Oct1866, in Brockville, Ontario, as the 42^nd Brockville Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 1 Dec 1897, as the 42^nd Lanark and Renfrew Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 42^nd Lanark and Renfrew Regiment. Redesignated on 12 March1920, as The Lanark and Renfrew Regiment. Redesignated on 15 July 1927, as The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment. Redesignated on 7 Nov 1940, as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment. Redesignated on15 Sep 1944, as The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment (Reserve).. Converted to air defence artillery on 1 April 1946, and redesignated as the 59^thLight Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA. Converted to infantry on 1Dec 1959, and redesignated as The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment. Converted to air defence artillery on 10 Nov 1992, and redesignated as the 1^stAir Defence Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA. Converted to field artillery in 2011 and redesignated 42^nd Field Artillery Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA.

43^rd Ottawa and Carleton Battalion of Rifles

43^rd Ottawa and Carleton Rifles

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

Accession Number 1997.28.436. Helmet plate

43^rd Regiment (The Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.494.

43^rd Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles

The43^rd Battalion of Infantry was formed on 5 Aug 1881, in Ottawa, Ontario.  It was redesignated on 19 Aug1881, as the 43^rd Ottawa and Carleton Battalion of Rifles. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 43^rd Regiment Ottawa and Carleton Rifles. Redesignated on 1 March 1902 as the 43^rdRegiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles. Redesignated on 12 March 1920, as The Ottawa Regiment (The Duke of Cornwall's Own). Redesignated on 15 Sep 1922, as The Ottawa Highlanders. Redesignated on 10 Aug 1933, as The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa.

Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936, with B Company of the 4^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC and Redesignated as The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 7 Nov 1940, as the 2^nd (Reserve)Battalion, The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 1April 1942, as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. Redesignated on 18 May 1946, as The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. Redesignated on 1 Sep 1954, as The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Machine Gun).Redesignated on 1 Aug 1959, as The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa.

(Oromocto Legion Branch 93,Author Photo)

Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (MG)

The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa

During the Fenian Raids of 1870, 43^rd Regiment (The Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles) were at Fort Wellington (Prescott). In 1867,furnished a guard of honour at the laying of the corner stone of the original Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, afterwards known as the Carleton Blazers. Also variably known as 43^rd Ottawa and Carleton Rifles, (Battalion or Regiment). During the Great War, it contributed the bulk of the 38^th Battalion (Royal Ottawas), CEF, including it's commanding officers. Later re-organized to become the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa.

44^th Lincoln and Welland Battalion of Infantry

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

Accession Number 1997.28.481.

44^th Lincoln and WellandRegiment, ca 1910.

The 44^thWelland Regiment was formed at Clifton, Ontario on 16 Nov 1866, when the '44^th"Welland" Battalion of Infantry' was authorized to be formed. It was redesignated '44^th Welland Battalion of Infantry' on 1 Oct 1897; '44^thWelland Regiment' on 8 May 1900; and 'The Welland Regiment' on 1 May 1920. On15 Dec 1936, it was amalgamated with 'The Lincoln Regiment.'

           The Lincoln Regiment originated in St. Catharines, Ontario on 18March 1863, when 'The 19^th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry),Canada' was authorized to be formed. It was redesignated 19^th Lincoln Battalion of Infantry on 28 Sep 1866; 19^th St. Catharines Battalion of Infantry on 1 Oct 1897; 19^th St. Catharines Regiment on 8 May 1900; 19^th Lincoln Regiment on 2 Nov 1912; and The Lincoln Regiment on 1 May 1920. On 15 Dec 1936,it was amalgamated with The Welland Regiment' and redesignated 'The Lincoln and Welland Regiment'. It was redesignated '2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Lincoln and Welland Regiment on 7 Nov 1940; and The Lincoln and Welland Regiment on 15 Feb 1946.

St. Catharines Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.462.

St. Catharines Regiment.

Originally formed on 18 March 1863, in St. Catharines, Ontario, as the 19^th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry) Canada. Redesignated on 28 Sep 1866,as the 19^th Lincoln Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 1 Oct 1897,as the 19^th St. Catharines Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 19^th St. Catharines Regiment. Redesignated on 2 Nov 1912, as the 19^thLincoln Regiment. Redesignated on 1 May 1920,as The Lincoln Regiment. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936, with The Lincoln and Welland Regiment and Redesignated as The Lincoln and Welland Regiment.

45^th West Durham Battalion of Infantry

45^th Victoria Regiment

The 45^th Victoria and Haliburton Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.85.

The Victoria and Haliburton Regiment

The Victoria and Haliburton Regiment originated in 1866 as the 45^th West Durham Battalion of Infantry. The unit was designated the 45^th Victoria Battalion of Infantry in 1898 and the 45^th Victoria Regiment in 1900. The unit became the 45^th Victoria and Haliburton Regiment in 1917 and just The Victoria and Haliburton Regiment in 1920 until 1936 when the unit was amalgamated with the 45^thField Battery, RCA.

46^th East Durham Battalion of Infantry

46^th Durham Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.87.

The Durham Regiment

The Durham Regiment originated in 1866 as the 46^th East Durham Battalion of Infantry. It was designated the 46^th Durham Battalion of Infantry in 1897 and the 46^th Durham Regiment in 1900. Semper pratus -Always prepared.

The unit became the Durham Regiment in 1920 until 1936 when the unit was amalgamated with the Northumberland Regiment. Honi soit qui mal y pense– Evil to him who evil thinks.

(Private Collection Photo)

47^th Frontenac Battalion

47^th Frontenac Regiment

Formed on 14 Sep1866, in Kingston, Ontario, as the 47^th Frontenac Battalion of Infantry. Its regimental headquarters was at Kingston and it had companies at Storrington (Milburn and Inverary), Elginburg, Portsmouth, Garden Island, Wolfe Island and Harrowsmith, Ontario. On 10 April 1885, the 47^th Frontenac Battalion of Infantry mobilized a company for active service that served as part of The Midland Battalion in the Alberta Column of the North West Field Force. On 24 July 1885, the company was removed from active service. Veloxvivitis vigilans – Swift, Lively, Watchful.

Redesignated on 8May 1900, as the 47^th Frontenac Regiment. On 22 Dec 1915, the 146^thInfantry Battalion, CEF was authorized for service, and on 25 Sep 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 7 Oct 1916, the battalion’s personnel were absorbed by the 95^th Infantry Battalion, CEF, where it provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 17 July 1917, the 146^th Battalion, CEF was disbanded. Redesignated on 12 March 1920, as The Frontenac Regiment. Converted from infantry to artillery on 15 Dec 1936 and redesignated as the 47^th (Napanee)Field Battery, RCA.

48^th Battalion(Highlanders)

48^th Regiment (Highlanders)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.47.

The 48^th Regiment(Highlanders)

Formed on 16 Oct1891, in Toronto, Ontario, as the 48^th Battalion Highlanders. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as The 48^th Regiment (Highlanders). Redesignated on 15 May 1920, as The 48^th Regiment (Highlanders). Redesignated on 1 Aug 1930, as the 48^th Highlanders of Canada. Redesignated on 7 Nov 1940, as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, 48^th Highlanders of Canada. Redesignated on 31 Dec 1945,as The 48^th Regiment (Highlanders) of Canada.

49^th Hastings Battalion of Infantry

49^th Regiment (Hastings Rifles)

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo)

49^th Regiment (Hastings Rifles)

Formed 14 Sep 1866 in Stirling, Ontario, as the 49^th Hastings Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated 6 April 1871 as the 49^th Hastings Battalion of Rifles. Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 49^th Regiment Hastings Rifles. Amalgamated 12 March 1920 with the 16^th Prince Edward Regiment, to become The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment.

50^th Battalion Huntingdon and Hemmingford Rangers

50^th Regiment Huntingdon and Hemmingford Rangers

           Formed in 1866 as the 50^th Battalion of Infantry, Huntingdon Borderers.  Amalgamated in 1899 with the51^st Battalion of Infantry, Hemmingford Rangers. Redesignated in 1900 as the 50^th Regiment Huntingdon and Hemmingford Rangers.  Disbanded in 1903. Nec aspera terrent– Nor do difficulties deter us.

50^th Regiment (Gordon Highlanders of Canada)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.463.

The 50^th Regiment(Gordon Highlanders of Canada). Helmet plate.

The 50^thRegiment (Gordon Highlanders of Canada) was a regiment based in Victoria, British Columbia. Soldiers from the regiment were drawn for the 16^th(Canadian Scottish) Battalion, CEF in 1914. The unit was amalgamated with the 88^th Regiment (Victoria Fusiliers) on 15 March 1920 to be come the Canadian Scottish Regiment, divided into two battalions on 1 Aug 1920. Buaids no bas– Victory or Death.

51^st Infantry Battalion, Hemmingford Rangers

(Private Collection Photo)

51^st Infantry Battalion, Hemmingford Rangers

           Formed in 1866 as the 51^st Battalion of Infantry, Hemmingford Rangers. Amalgamated with the 50^th Battalion, Huntingdon Borderers in 1899. Designated the 50^th Regiment Huntingdon and Hemmingford Rangers in 1900.  Disbanded in 1903.

51^st Regiment (Soo Rifles)

(Private Collection Photo)

51^st Regiment (Soo Rifles)

The Sault Ste. Marie Regiment began as an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. It was first organized in1913 as the 51^st Soo Rifles at Sault Ste. Marie. Volunteers from the regiment fought in the First World War. It was renamed in 1920 as The Soo Rifles, and for the final time in1923, as The Sault Ste. Marie Regiment. In 1936, the regiment was amalgamated with a Company of The Algonquin Regiment to form The Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury Regiment. In 1946, the regiment was converted to artillery, and continues to exist today as the 49^th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.

The Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.96.

The Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury Regiment.

52^nd Brome Battalion of Light Infantry

52^nd Brome Regiment

Founded as the 52^ndBedford Battalion of Infantry in Knowlton, Canada East, on 14 Sep 1866, the unit was re-designated the 52^nd Brome Battalion in 1872. Thereafter, the 52^nd Brome Battalion and the 79^th Shefford Regiment were amalgamated to form the 79^th Shefford and Brome Regiment (Highlanders). This regiment was not associated with the 79^th Cameron Highlanders of Canada.

The regiment was amalgamated with 52^nd Regiment (Brome Light Infantry) in 1901 under the 79^th’s name. In 1904, the regiment was amalgamated with 'C' and 'D' Squadrons of the 6^thDuke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars and titled the 13^th Scottish Light Dragoons. The regiment was reorganized in 1921. On 1 Feb 1936, The 13^th Scottish Light Dragoons were disbanded along with 13 other regiments as part of the 1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization.

52^nd Regiment (Prince Albert Volunteers)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.86.

The Prince Albert Volunteers

The Prince Albert Volunteers originated in 1912 as the 105^thRegiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers) (Saskatoon Fusiliers). On 1 Oct 1920, the unit was amalgamated with the 52^nd Regiment (Prince Albert Volunteers) and became the North Saskatchewan Regiment. In 1924 the unit was separated into four regiments including The Prince Albert Volunteers. In 1936 The Prince Albert Volunteers amalgamated with the Battleford Light Infantry and became The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers and amalgamated in 1946 with the Battleford Light Infantry.

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The Battleford Light Infantry

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

Accession Number 1997.28.98.

The Battleford Light Infantry.

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The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers

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

Accession Number 1997.28.102.

The Prince Albert and BattlefordVolunteers.

           Theunit was first raised in 1885 during the North-West Rebellion and disbanded after hostilities ceased. In the20^th century, the unit was operational from 1913 to 1936 and 1941 to1946. The PAV is now incorporated by amalgamation in the North Saskatchewan Regiment (N Sask R).

Originated on 2 Jan1913, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, as the 52^nd Regiment PrinceAlbert Volunteers. Amalgamated on 1 Oct 1920,with the 105^th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers) Saskatoon Fusiliers to form The North Saskatchewan Regiment. Reorganized on 15 May 1924, as one of four separate regiments: The Yorkton Regiment (now 64^th Field Battery,10^th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA), The Saskatoon Light Infantry, The Battleford Light Infantry, and The Prince Albert Volunteers. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936, with The Battleford Light Infantry and redesignated as The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers. Redesignated on 1 May 1941,as The Prince Albert Volunteers. Redesignated on 5 March 1942, as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Prince Albert Volunteers. Amalgamated on 1 April 1946,with The Battleford Light Infantry (16^th/22^nd Saskatchewan Horse) (Reserve) and again redesignated as The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers. Amalgamated on 1 Sep 1954, with the 50^thField Squadron, RCE, and redesignated as The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers (Machine Gun). Amalgamated on 17 Feb 1955, with The Saskatoon Light Infantry (Machine Gun) and redesignated as The North Saskatchewan Regiment (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 11 April 1958, as 1^stBattalion, The North Saskatchewan Regiment (The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers).

16^th/22^ndSaskatchewan Horse

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

Accession Number 1997.28.28.

16^th/2^ndSaskatchewan Horse

In 1936 the 16^thCanadian Light Horse amalgamated with the Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles to form the 16^th/22^ndSaskatchewan Horse. In 1946 the 16^th/22^ndSaskatchewan Horse amalgamated with The Prince Albert Volunteers and was designated The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers

53^rd Sherbrook Battalion of Infantry

53^rd Sherbrooke Regiment

The Sherbrooke Regiment (RCAC) originated on 21 Sep 1866, in Melbourne, Canada East, as the Sherbrooke Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 15 March 1867, as the 53^rd Sherbrooke Battalion of Infantry. Reorganized on 22 March 1867, as two separate battalions: the 53^rd Melbourne Battalion of Infantry (later the 11^th Hussars) and the 54^thSherbrooke Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 10 May 1867, as the 53^rdSherbrooke Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 53^rdSherbrooke Regiment. Redesignated on 29 March1920, as The Sherbrooke Regiment. Redesignated on 15 Dec 1936, as The Sherbrooke Regiment (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 1 Feb 1941,as The Sherbrooke Regiment. Redesignated on 7 Nov 1940, as the 2^nd (Reserve)Battalion, The Sherbrooke Regiment. Redesignated on 1 April 1946, as the 12^thArmoured Regiment (Sherbrooke Regiment), RCAC.

Redesignated on 4Feb 1949, as The Sherbrooke Regiment (12^th Armoured Regiment).Redesignated on 19 May 1958, as The Sherbrooke Regiment (RCAC). Amalgamated on15 Feb 1965, with the 7^th/11^th Hussars, and redesignated as The Sherbrooke Hussars. Perpetuations: 117^thInfantry Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) (Eastern Townships), CEF, and The Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment.

The Sherbrooke Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.519. King’s Crown.

The Sherbrooke Regiment.

The Sherbrooke Regiment was a regiment of the Canadian Militia and later the Canadian Army Reserve that existed from 1866 to 1965. Originally an infantry regiment, during the Second World War the regiment helped form the 27^thArmoured Regiment (The Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment) which served as an armoured (tank) unit in the 2^nd Canadian Armoured Brigade. In 1946,the regiment itself was converted to an Armoured Regiment, and was redesignated as The Sherbrooke Regiment (RCAC). In 1965, the regiment was amalgamated with the 7^th/11^th Hussars to form The Sherbrooke Hussars.

54^th Richmond Battalion of Infantry

54^th Richmond Regiment

The Sherbrooke Battalion of Infantry was authorized to be formed on 21 Sep 1866, It was redesignated the 53^rd Sherbrooke Battalion of Infantry' on 15 March1867. On 22 March 1867, it was reorganized as two separate battalions, designated the 54^th Sherbrooke Battalion of Infantry and the 53^rd Melbourne Battalion of Infantry. It was redesignated 54^th Richmond Battalion of Infantry on 10 May 1867; and 54^th Richmond Regiment on8 May 1900. It was converted to cavalry and redesignated the 11^th Hussars on 1 Aug 1903. On 1 April 1936, it was amalgamated with the 7^th Hussars and redesignated 7^th/11^thHussars. It was redesignated 2^nd(Reserve) Regiment, 7^th/11^th Hussars on 27 Feb 1941; 16^th(Reserve) Armoured Regiment, (7^th/11^th Hussars) on 1April 1941; 16^th Reconnaissance Regiment (7^th/11^thHussars),RCAC' on 1 April 1946; 7^th/11^th Hussars (16^thReconnaissance Regiment) on 4 Feb 1949; 7^th/11^th Hussars(16^th Armoured Regiment)  on 1Sep 1954; and 7^th/11^th Hussars' on 19 May 1958. On 15 Feb1965, it was amalgamated with The Sherbrooke Regiment (RCAC).

54^th Regiment,Carabiniers de Sherbrooke

The 54^thRegiment, Carabiniers de Sherbrooke were formed on 1 April 1910 in Sherbrooke, Québec. Redesignated 29 March 1920 as Les Carabiniers de Sherbrooke. Redesignated 15 Jan 1933 as Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke. Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke (Reserve). Redesignated 18 March 1942 as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke. Redesignated 1 June 1945 as Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke.

Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke

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

Accession Number 1997.28.124.

Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke

Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. It is based in Sherbrooke, Québec, with a sub-unit in Granby. Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke. Originated 1 April 1910 in Sherbrooke, Québec as the 54^th Regiment, Carabiniers de Sherbrooke. Redesignated 29 March 1920as Les Carabiniers de Sherbrooke. Redesignated 15 Jan 1933 as Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke. Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke (Reserve). Redesignated 18 March 1942 as the 2^nd (Reserve)Battalion, Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke. Redesignated 1 June 1945 as Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke.

Early in the Second World War the Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment was formed with men from Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke and The Sherbrooke Regiment. Shortly after establishment, the spelling was changed to "Fusilier", as in Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment. This singular form of the name is on the cap badge and shoulder title. Its Royal Canadian Armoured Corps lineage, battle honours and armoured traditions are perpetuated by The Sherbrooke Hussars through The Sherbrooke Regiment. Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke is an infantry regiment and shares the battle honours.

55^th Infantry Battalion, Megantic Light Infantry

(Private Collection Photo)

55^th Regiment Megantic Light Infantry

           The 55^th Megantic Battalion of Infantry was formed in 1867. It became the 55^th Regiment, Megantic Light Infantry in 1900.  It was disbanded in 1912.  Semper paratus – Always prepared.

The Irish Canadian Rangers

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

Accession Number 1997.28.344.

The Irish Canadian Rangers

This infantry battalion was founded by the Canadian armed forces to improve their recruitment success by having an all Irish regiment. They were also called the "Duchess of Connaught's Own Irish Rangers," as a tribute to Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, who funded the battalion. Based in Montreal, Québec, the unit began recruiting during the winter of 1915/16 in that city.

After sailing to England in Dec 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 23^rd Canadian Reserve Battalion (Central Ontario), CEF on 11 May 1917. The 199^th (Duchess of Connaught's Own Irish Rangers) Battalion, CEF, had two Commanding Officers: Lieutenant-Colonel H. J. Trihey (26Dec 1916 – 10 Jan 1917) and Lieutenant-Colonel J. V. O'Donahoe (10 Jan 1917 –11 April 1917).

The Irish Canadian Rangers were part of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was disbanded as a result of a country wide reorganization of the Canadian Militia, along with 13 other regiments as part of the 1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization.

55^th Regiment  (Irish Canadian Rangers)

           The55^th Regiment (Irish Canadian Rangers)was first authorized on 29 Aug 1914 as the 55^th Regiment in Montreal, Québec. It recruited primarily from Montreal's Irish community where along with the rest of the local militia, it provided home defence in the Montreal area. In the summer of 1915, the regiment recruited an entire company for service with the newly raised 60^thInfantry Battalion (Victoria Rifles of Canada), CEF. Later that same year, the regiment was the prime recruiter for the newly raised 199^th Infantry Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, of which most of the men recruited primarily came from the 55^th Regiment.

On 1 April 1920, it was Redesignated as The Irish Canadian Rangers as part of the 1920 Canadian Militia Reorganization following the Otter Commission. On 1 Feb 1936, The Irish Canadian Rangers were disbanded along with 13 other regiments as part of the1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization.

56^th Infantry Battalion Lisgar Rifles

56^th Grenville Regiment

(Private Collection Photo), helmet plate.

56^th Grenville Regiment (Lisgar Rifles)

The 56^thPrescott Battalion of Infantry was formed on 12 April 1867, in Prescott, Ontario. It was redesignated on 9 Aug 1867, as the 56^th Grenville Battalion of Infantry. The 56^th Prescott Battalion of Infantry was raised from various volunteer militia companies in Grenville County and was composed of Grenville and Dundas men. The volunteer companies were called outon active service during the Fenian Raids in 1866, serving along the St. Lawrence River frontier at Fort Wellington in Prescott. The battalion was commanded by Col. Hamilton Jessup, who also commanded Fort Wellington in 1866.

The 56^thGrenville Battalion of Infantry was called out again for active service on 24May 1870, serving at Cornwall and was removed from active service on 3 June1870. Redesignated on 13 Sep1871, as the 56^th Grenville Battalion of Rifles. Redesignated on 29 Sep 1871, as the 56^th Grenville Battalion, Lisgar Rifles. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 56^th Grenville Regiment, Lisgar Rifles.

On the outbreak of the First World War, on 6 Aug 1914, the 56^th Grenville Regiment was called out for active service as part of the St. Lawrence River Canal Patrol, guarding the locks and canals along the St. Lawrence River. Men from the regiment would go on to serve in Europe with the CEF. It was redesignated on 12March 1920, as The Grenville Regiment (Lisgar Rifles). Amalgamated on 15 Dec1936, with the 56^th Field Battery, RCA, and redesignated as the 56^th(Grenville) Field Battery, (Howitzer), RCA. Prudence – Wisdom.

57^th Battalion of Infantry Peterborough Rangers

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

Accession Number 1997.28.470. Helmet plate.

57^th Peterborough Rangers

57^th Peterborough Rangers

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

Accession Number 1997.28.471. Helmet plate.

57^th Peterborough Rangers

The Peterborough Rangers

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

Accession Number 1997.28.92. King’s Crown.

Peterborough Rangers

The Peterborough Rangers originated in 1867 as the 57^th Peterborough Battalion of Infantry. In 1880 the unit was designated the 57^th Battalion, Peterborough Rangers, the 57^th Regiment, Peterborough Rangers in 1900, and the Peterborough Rangers in 1920.The unit was amalgamated in 1936 with several other units and was designated The Prince of Wales Rangers. Quis separabit – Who shall separate us?

The Prince of Wales’ Rangers (Peterborough Regiment)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.13.

The Prince of Wales Rangers(Peterborough Regiment)

The Prince of Wales Rangers originated in 1866 as the 50^thField Artillery Regiment. After a series of name changes a section of the regiment became The Prince of Wales Rangers in 1936and the entirety in 1942. The final use of the Prince of Wales Rangers as a name came in 1946 when the regiment switched to artillery and became the 50^thanti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA. After some further name changes the Prince of Wales Rangers was transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle in 1970.

58^th Compton Battalion of Infantry

58^th Compton Regiment

           The 58^th Compton Battalion of Infantry was formed on 11 Oct 1867 in Robinson, Québec. It was redesignated on 8 May 1900 as the 58^th Compton Regiment. Converted to cavalry on 1 May 1903 and redesignated as the 7^th Hussars. Amalgamated on 1 April 1936 with the 11^th Hussars and redesignated as the 7^th/11^thHussars.

7^th Hussars

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

Accession Number 1997.28.27. King's crown.

7^th Hussars

7^th Hussars was a regiment of cavalry formed in the Canadian Army as part of the Militia. 1 May 1903: 58^th Compton Regiment redesignated 7^th Hussars and converted to cavalry. 1 April 1936: amalgamated with 11^th Hussars, to form 7^th/11^thHussars. The 58^th Compton Regiment dates back to 11 Oct 1867 when it was raised as the 58^th Battalion of Infantry from eight independent companies and renamed as the 58^th Compton Regiment on 8 May 1900. The regiment was redesignated as the 7^th Hussars and converted to cavalry on 1 May 1903. In 1914, the regiment contributed volunteers to the 5^thBattalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles, CEF. On 1 April 1936, the regiment amalgamated with the 11^th Hussars to create the 7^th/11^thHussars. In the period 1900-1920, the regiment served in Military District No.5, Division No. 5, as a part of the 3^rd Mounted Brigade. The unit headquartered in Bishop's Crossing, Québec, with subunits as follows: "A" Squadron(Bishop's Crossing), "B" Squadron (Bury), "C" Squadron (Scotstown), and "D" Squadron (Corkshire).

58^th Westmount Rifles

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

Accession Number 1997.28.343.

‍58^th Westmount Rifles

The 58^th Regiment(Westmount Rifles) was authorized under General Order 2 of Nov1914 as a four company regiment of infantry with headquarters at Westmount, Québec. In 1917 the regiment was redesignated the 58^th Regiment and later in the war became the regimental depot for the 14^th Infantry Battalion. In the 1920 post-war reorganization of the Canadian Militia, the 58^thRegiment was disbanded and immediately reconstituted as the Royal Montreal Regiment.

The Royal Montreal Regiment

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

Accession Number 1992.12.62. King’s Crown.

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

Accession Number 1997.28.659. Queen’s Crown.

The Royal Montreal Regiment.

           The Royal Montreal Regiment is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army based in Westmount, Québec. It is part of the 2^nd Canadian Division's 34 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Royal Montreal Regiment originated on 2 Nov 1914 in Westmount, Québec as an "8 company regiment of infantry". Designated 1 Dec 1914 as the58^th Westmount Rifles. Redesignated 29 March 1920as The Royal Montreal Regiment. Redesignated 15 Dec 1936 as The Royal Montreal Regiment (Machine Gun). Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Royal Montreal Regiment (Machine Gun). Redesignated 16 Oct 1945 as The Royal Montreal Regiment (Machine Gun).Redesignated 1 Sep 1954 as The Royal Montreal Regiment.

59^th Stormont and Glengarry Battalion of Infantry

59^th Stormont and Glengarry Regiment

The Stormont and Glengarry Regiment was raised in Cornwall, Ontario, on 3 July 1868, as the 59^th Stormont and Glengarry Battalion of Infantry. It was redesignated as the 59^th Stormont Battalion of Infantry on 22June 1883; as the 59^th Stormont and Glengarry Battalion of Infantry on 23 Mar 1888; and as the 59^th Stormont and Glengarry Regiment on 8 May 1900.

Following the Great War it was redesignated as The Stormont and Glengarry Regiment on 12 March1920; as The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders on 15 Feb 1922; as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders on 7 Nov 1940; as The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders on 24 May 1946; and as The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders (Machine Gun) on 1 Sep 1954 before returning to its designation as the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders on 1 Aug 1959. Foy pour devoir- Faith for duty.

Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders

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

Accession Number 1997.28.56.

Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders

60^th Missisquoi Battalion of Infantry

The 60^th Missisquoi Battalion of Infantry was formed in 1869.  It was the first unit to be awarded a Canadian battle honour, "Eccles Hill" for service during the Fenian Raids of 1870.  The Battalion was disbanded in 1898.

60^th Rifles of Canada

(Private Collection Photo)

60^th Rifles of Canada

           The 60^th Rifles of Canada was formed on 2 Jan 1913 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The unit was amalgamated on 15 March 1920 with the 95^thSaskatchewan Regiment, and redesignated the South Saskatchewan Regiment.

61^st Montmagny and L’Islet Battalion

61^st Montmagny and L'Islet Regiment

The Montmagny and L'Islet Battalion was formed on 9 April 1869, in Montmagny, Québec. It was redesignated on 5 Nov 1869, as the 61^st Montmagny and L'Islet Battalion. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 61^st Montmagny and L'Islet Regiment. Redesignated on 1 Aug 1902, as the 61^st Régiment de Montmagny. Redesignated on 29 March 1920, as Le Régiment de Montmagny. Redesignated on 15 March 1942, as the 2^nd Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Montmagny. Redesignated on 1 June 1945, as Le Régiment de Montmagny. Amalgamated on 1 Sep 1954, with Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent and redesignated as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5^th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment). In altis imperium –Empire is in height.

Le Régiment de Montmagny

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

Accession Number 1997.28.528.

Le Régiment de Montmagny. The Montmagny Regiment (1863-1955)

In 1863,Étienne-Paschal Taché proposed changes to Canada's military structure. In 1869,the two battalions from the county of L'Islet disappeared and made way for the61^st Regiment of Montmagny and L'Islet which established its headquarters in Montmagny. The first commander was Joseph-Octave Beaubien, doctor of Saint-Thomas. A series of military reorganizations led to name changes: in 1902, the military corps became the 61^st Montmagny Regiment, while from 1921, the unit was designated theMontmagny Regiment. The Montmagny Regiment was disbanded in 1955. In altisimperium – empire is in height.

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Royal 22e Régiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.310.

Royal 22e Régiment

The Royal 22^ndRegiment (R22R), Royal 22e Régiment) is an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. Known colloquially in English as the Van Doos (representing an anglicized pronunciation of the French number twenty-two, vingt-deux, or in French as le Vingt-deuxième, the mostly francophone regiment comprises three Regular Force battalions, two Primary Reserve battalions, and a band, making it the largest regiment in the Canadian Army.

The headquarters (quartier général) of the regiment is at the Citadelle of Québec in Québec City, also the site of the regimental museum, and all three of its regular battalions are stationed at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) outside of Québec City. 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. It serves as the "local" infantry regiment for the province of Québec, where it draws most of its recruits.

Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.127.

Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent

Les Fusiliers duSt-Laurent is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of theCanadian Army. It was first raised in 1869 but also perpetuates the 4thBattalion, Select Embodied Militia, from the War of 1812. From 1954 to 1968, as areserve regiment, it also was given a subsidiary title as the 5^th Battalionof the R22eR. This association was ended in 1968. The regiment is based inRimouski, Québec.

62^nd Battalion, Saint John Fusiliers

62^nd Regiment, Saint John Fusiliers

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

Accession Number 1997.28.471. Helmet plate.

62^nd Regiment, Saint John Fusiliers.

The Saint John Fusiliers originated on 22 March 1872, as the 62^ndSaint John Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 14 April 1882 as the 62^ndBattalion Saint John Fusiliers. Amalgamated on 1 Dec 1898, with the Saint John Rifle Company. Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 62^nd Regiment, Saint John Fusiliers. Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The Saint John Fusiliers. Redesignated on 2 Sep 1925, as The Saint John Fusiliers. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936, with The New Brunswick Dragoons and "A" Company of the 7^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC and redesignated as The Saint John Fusiliers (Machine Gun).

The Saint John Fusiliers

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

Accession Number 1997.28.84.

The Saint John Fusiliers

The Saint John Fusiliers were redesignated on 1 Jan 1941, as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, The Saint John Fusiliers (Machine Gun). Redesignated again on 1 June 1945, as The Saint John Fusiliers (Machine Gun). Amalgamated on 31 Aug 1946, with The New Brunswick Rangers to form The South New Brunswick Regiment (later The New Brunswick Scottish). Toujours pret –Always prepared.

The Saint John Rifle Company originated on 8 July 1862, in Saint John, New Brunswick as the Western Militia District Engineer Company. Redesignated on 6Feb 1869, as The Saint John Engineer Company. Redesignated on 28 May 1869, as The New Brunswick Engineers Company. Converted on 13 Jan 1882, to Infantry and redesignated as the Saint John Rifle Company. Amalgamated on 1 Dec 1898, with the 62^nd Battalion Saint John Fusiliers to form an additional infantry company. 7^thMachine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Originated on 1 June 1919, in Saint John, New Brunswick as the 7^th Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC. Redesignated on 15Sep 1924, as the 7^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Amalgamated on 15Dec 1936, with The Saint John Fusiliers and redesignated as The Saint John Fusiliers (Machine Gun).

Headquarters and B Company were redesignated as The New Brunswick Regiment (Tank) (subsequently disbanded in 1959 as the 64^thLight Anti-Aircraft Regiment (New Brunswick Regiment), RCA). C Company was amalgamated with other sub-units and redesignated the 104^th Field Battery, RCA (reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle in 1966).

Perpetuates the 26^thInfantry Battalion (New Brunswick), CEF, and the 115^thInfantry Battalion (New Brunswick) (New Brunswick), CEF. In 1946, the regiment was amalgamated with The New Brunswick Rangers to form the South New Brunswick Regiment which was later renamed as The New Brunswick Scottish. They now form part of the 1^stBattalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment.

The New Brunswick Regiment (Tank)

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

Accession Number 1972.11.2.  Accession Number 1998.28.4.

The New Brunswick Regiment (Tank)

The 7^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC amalgamated 15 Dec 1936with The Saint John Fusiliers. Headquarters and B Company were re-designated as The New Brunswick Regiment (Tank) (subsequently disbanded in 1959 as the 64^th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (New Brunswick Regiment), RCA). Perpetuated by the Royal New Brunswick Regiment. Served as HQ Sqn for 1^st Canadian Armoured Brigade during the Second World War. Most of the personnel of the regiment were assigned to front line regiments. This unit never saw battle as a unit and is often left off of unit lists as a result.

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The New Brunswick Scottish

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

Accession Number 1997.28.58.

The New Brunswick Scottish

The New Brunswick Scottish was founded in 1946 as the South New Brunswick Regiment After the amalgamation of the Saint John Fusiliers and the New Brunswick Rangers it was designated The New Brunswick Scottish. Later in 1965 the unit was amalgamated with Carleton and York to form The Royal New Brunswick regiment.

1^stBattalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (Carleton and York)

63^rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles

63^rd Regiment (Halifax Rifles)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.80.

The Halifax Rifles

The HalifaxVolunteer Battalion was called out on active service on 6 June 1866. Thebattalion, which guarded the Halifax Dockyard, was removed from active serviceon 31 July 1866. The 63^rd The Halifax Battalion of Riflescontributed volunteers for the Canadian Contingents during the South AfricanWar. Details of the 63^rd Regiment “The Halifax Rifles" were placed on activeservice on 6 Aug 1914 for local protective duty. The 40^th Battalion(Nova Scotia), CEF, was authorized on 7 Nov 1914 and embarked for Britain on 18Oct 1915. The battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in thefield until 4 Jan 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 26^thCanadian Reserve Battalion (Eastern Ontario), CEF. The battalion wasdisbanded on 17 July 1917.

Details from the regiment were called out on service on 26 Aug 1939 and then placed on active service on 1 Sep 1939 as The Halifax Rifles, CASF, for local protection duties.  They were disbanded on 31 Dec1940. The regiment mobilized the 1^st Battalion, The Halifax Rifles, CASF for active service on 1 Jan 1941. It was converted to armour and redesignated as the 23^rd Army Tank Battalion (The Halifax Rifles), CAC, CASF, on 26 Jan 1942and the 23^rd Army Tank Regiment (The Halifax Rifles), CAC, CASF, on 15 May 1942.It embarked for Britain on 17 June 1943 as a unit of the 2^nd Army Tank Brigade, 4^th Canadian Armoured Division, where it provided reinforcements to units of the Canadian Corps in the field. The overseas regiment was disbanded on 1 Nov 1943. Redesignated 15 Sep 1944 as The Halifax Rifles (Reserve). Redesignated 30 Nov 1945 as The Halifax Rifles.

1 April 1946converted to armour and redesignated as the 23^rd Armoured Regiment(Halifax Rifles), RCAC'. Redesignated 4 Feb 1949 as The Halifax Rifles (23^rd Armoured Regiment).Redesignated 19 May 1958 The Halifax Rifles (RCAC). Reduced to zero strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 31 Jan 1965.

Removed from the Supplementary Order of Battle and reactivated as a Canadian Army Reserve Force regiment on 28 July 2009. The Halifax Rifles (RCAC) became a reserve force unit performing the role of armoured reconnaissance. It is the first and only regiment since the 1960s to be reactivated from the Supplementary Order of Battle. Cedenullis – Yield to none.

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