Canadian Militia badges, Infantry, 64th Regiment to the 83rd Regiment, York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection

64^th Voltigeurs de Beauharnois

64^th Chateauguay and Beauharnois Regiment

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64^th Chateauguay and Beauharnois Regiment

The 4^thBattalion, Royal 22e Régiment (Châteauguay) originated in Beauharnois, Québec on 4 June1869, when the Voltigeurs-Canadiens of Beauharnois were authorized to be formed. It was redesignated 64^th Voltigeurs de Beauharnois on 5 Nov 1869; and 64^th Regiment Voltigeurs de Beauharnois on 8 May 1900. On 1 May 1901, it was amalgamated with the 76^th Regiment Voltigeurs de Châteauguay and redesignated the 64^th Regiment of Rifles Voltigeurs de Chateauguay. It was redesignated 64^th Chateauguay and Beauharnois Regiment on 1 March 1902; Le Régiment Châteauguay et Beauharnois on 29 March1920; Le Régiment de Châteauguay on 15 March 1921; Le Régiment de Châteauguay (Mitrailleuses) on 15 Dec1936; 2^{nd (}Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Châteauguay (Mitrailleuses) on 16 March 1942; Le Régiment de Châteauguay (Mitrailleuses) on 1 June 1945; Le Régiment de Châteauguay on 1 April 1946.

On 1 Sep 1954, it was amalgamated with the Royal 22e Régiment and designated Le Régiment de Châteauguay (4^th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment). It was redesignated4e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment (Châteauguay) on 27 April 1956; and, in English, 4^th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment (Châteauguay) on 12 Aug1 977. The 64^th Chateauguay and Beauharnois Regiment was disbanded for the purpose of reorganization on 1 June 1911 (GO 82/11) and reorganized on 18 Sep 1912 (GO 60/12). Upon redesignation as Le Régiment Châteauguay et Beauharnois on 29 March 1920, it was organized as a two battalion regiment with the 1^st Battalion (206^th Infantry Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF) on the Non Permanent Active Militia order of battle, and the 2^nd Battalion (no CEF designation) on the Reserve order of battle. Le Régiment de Châteauguay was disbanded for the purpose of reorganization on 15 April 1921 and reorganized the same day (GO 157/21).

65^th Battalion, Mount Royal Rifles

65^th Regiment, Mount Royal Rifles

65^th Regiment (Carabiniers Mont Royal)

Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal

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Accession Number 1997.28.472. Helmet plate, King’s Crown.

65^th Carabiniers Mont-Royal.

Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal originated in Montreal, Québec on 18 June 1869 as The Mount Royal Rifles. It was re-designated as the 65^th Battalion, Mount Royal Rifles on 5 Nov 1869, as the 65^th Regiment "Mount Royal Rifles" on 8 May1900 as the 65^th Regiment Carabiniers Mont-Royal on 1 Aug 1902, as Les Carabiniers Mont-Royal on 29 March 1920, as Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on 15April 1931, as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on 7 Nov 1940 and finally as Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on 15 Nov 1945.

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65^th Regiment Carabinierres

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Accession Number 1997.28.492. King’s Crown.

65^th Regiment Carabinierres Mont Royal

The 65^th Regiment Carabiniers Mont Royal, formed on 1 Aug 1902, re-named Les Carabiniers Mont-Royal on 29March 1920, then as Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on 15 April 1931, as the 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on 7 Nov 1940 and finally as Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on 15 Nov 1945.

Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal

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

Accession Number 1997.28.125.

Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal

Les FusiliersMont-Royal originated in Montréal, Québec on 18 June 1869as The Mount Royal Rifles. It was redesignated as the65^th Battalion, Mount Royal Rifles on 5 Nov 1869, as the 65thRegiment "Mount Royal Rifles" on 8 May 1900 as the 65^thRegiment "Carabiniers Mont-Royal" on 1 Aug 1902, as Les CarabiniersMont-Royal on 29 March 1920, as Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on 15 April 1931, as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on 7 Nov 1940 and finally as Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal on 15 Nov1945.

Upon redesignation as Les Carabiniers Mont-Royal on 29 March 1920 it was organized as a two-battalion regiment with the 1^st Battalion (perpetuating the 69^thInfantry Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF) on the Non-Permanent Active Militia order of battle, and the 2^nd Battalion (perpetuating the 150^th Infantry Battalion (Carabiniers Mont-Royal) (Carabiniers Mont-Royal), CEF) on the Reserve order of battle. The reserve unit was disbanded on 14 Dec 1936.

On 4 May 1951, Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal mobilized two temporary Active Force companies designated "E" and "F" Company. "E" Company was reduced to zero strength upon its personnel being incorporated into the 1^stCanadian Infantry Battalion (later the 3^rd Battalion, The Canadian Guards) for service in Germany with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 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 formed 2^nd Canadian Infantry Battalion (later the 4^th Battalion, The Canadian Guards)for service in Korea with the United Nations. "F" Company was disbanded on 29 July 1953.

66^th Battalion (Princess Louise Fusiliers)

66^th Regiment (Princess Louise Fusiliers)

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Accession Number 1997.28.473.

The Princess Louise Fusiliers, Helmet plate.

(Private Collection Photo)

The Princess Louise Fusiliers

The Princess Louise Fusiliers originated on 18 June 1869, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as The Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 5 Nov 1869,as the 66^th The Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 14 Nov 1879, as the 66^th Battalion (Princess Louise Fusiliers). Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 66^th Regiment (Princess Louise Fusiliers). Redesignated on 15May 1920, as The Princess Louise Fusiliers. Amalgamated on 1 Dec 1936, with the Headquarters and A Company of the 6^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC, and redesignated as The Princess Louise Fusiliers (Machine Gun).

Redesignated on 1Jan 1941, as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Princess Louise Fusiliers (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 15 Feb 1946, as The Princess Louise Fusiliers (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 11 April 1958, as The Princess Louise Fusiliers. Redesignated on 14 May 1985, as The Princess Louise's Fusiliers. Redesignated on 5 Jan 2009, as The Princess Louise Fusiliers. Fideliter – Faithful.

The 6^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC was formed on 1 June1919, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as part of the 6^th Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC. It was redesignated on15 Sep 1924, as the 6^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Amalgamated on 1 Dec 1936, with The Princess Louise Fusiliers and redesignated as The Princess Louise Fusiliers (Machine Gun).

The York Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.109.  Accession Number 1997.136.1.

The York Regiment

The York Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The Carleton Light Infantry to form The Carleton and York Regiment.

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67^th Battalion, The Carleton Light Infantry

67^th Regiment, The Carleton Light Infantry

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

Accession Number 1997.28.121.

The Carleton Light Infantry

The Carleton LightInfantry was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The York Regiment to form The Carleton and York Regiment. The Carleton Light Infantry was formed on 10Sep 1869, in Woodstock, New Brunswick. It was redesignated on 5 Nov 1869, as the 67^th Battalion, The Carleton Light Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 67^th Regiment, Carleton Light Infantry. Redesignated on 15 March 1920,as The Carleton Light Infantry. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936, with The York Regiment and Redesignated as The Carleton and York Regiment.

On 10 Sep 1869, The Carleton Light Infantry was authorized for service with companies at Centreville, Richmond, Victoria, Waterville, Brighton and Woodstock. On 5 Nov 1869, the unit was redesignated as the 67^th Battalion The Carleton Light Infantry. On 8 May 1900, the 67^thBattalion The Carleton Light Infantry was redesignated as the 67^thRegiment The Carleton Light Infantry.

On 6 Aug 1914,Details of the 67^th Regiment, The Carleton Light Infantry were placed on active service for local protective duty. On 22 Dec 1915, the 104^thInfantry Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 28 June 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, the battalion provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 24 Jan 1917, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 105^th Infantry Battalion (Prince Edward Island Highlanders), CEF. On 27 July 1918, the104^th Infantry Battalion, CEF was disbanded.  Fidelis Patriae (loyal to country).

The Carleton Light Infantry

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

Accession Number 1997.28.90.

The Carleton Light Infantry

The Carleton Light Infantry was formed in 1869. The unit was designated the 67^th The Carleton Light Infantry later in1869 and the 67^th Regiment Carleton Light Infantry in 1920. In 1936 the unit was amalgamated with the York Regiment and designated the Carleton and York Regiment. In 1956 the Carleton and York Regiment was designated The Royal New Brunswick Regiment.

1930 badge. The Regiment proposed collar badges with the Kent horse rearing on a scroll marked “Invicta”. HQ turned to Colonel Fortescu Duguid, Director of Historical Section(DHS) for his comments on the proposed badges. Fortescu was an avid heraldist and historian and was deeply involved in early designs for a proposed Canadian flag in the 1930s. Duguid recommended that the cap badge be amended so that the maple leaves used in the wreath were of the same pattern as those approved for Regimental Colours. He also suggested that, while the white horse of Kent was a traditional symbol and not an ‘honour’ bestowed on the West Kent Regiment, the use of “Invicta” would require Royal assent before the Carleton Light Infantry could adopt it in lieu of their approved motto Fidelis Patriae – Faithful to Country.

The Carleton and York Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.91.

The Carleton and York Regiment

The Carleton and York Regiment was formed by the amalgamation of the Carleton Light Infantry and the York Regiment. The Carleton Light Infantry originated in 1869 and the York Regiment originated in 1869 as the York Provisional Volunteer Battalion. In 1956 the Carleton and York Regiment was designated the Royal New Brunswick Regiment. Invicta -Invincible.

The Royal New Brunswick Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.100.

The Royal New Brunswick Regiment

The RNBR began with the formation of Sunbury County Militia, established on 11 Oct 1770. Sunbury County was at that time part of Nova Scotia, but today represents all of western New Brunswick. This unit is the oldest forerunner of the Royal New Brunswick Regiment. It pre-dates Canada, and the province of New Brunswick. 11 Oct2024 is the 254^th Regimental Birthday of the RNBR. Spem reduxit– hope restored.

The 1^st Battalion,The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (1RNBR) (Carleton and York) is a Primary Reserveinfantry regiment of the Canadian Army and is part of the 5^thCanadian Division’s 37 Canadian Brigade Group.  From 1954 to 2012 itconsisted of two battalions, but in 2012 the 2^nd Battalion wasreorganized as a distinct regiment, the North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment.  The RNBR holds 65 battle honours.  Theregiment is headquartered in Fredericton, with elements in Edmundston, GrandFalls and Saint John, New Brunswick.

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68^th King’s County Battalion of Infantry

68^th King’s County Regiment

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68^th King’s County Regiment

Upon their arrival in Nova Scotia, the New England Planters established militia regiments in every township with their officers receiving commissions from the government at Halifax. In a 12 Dec 1760 letter from the President of the Council, Jonathan Belcher, to the English Board of Trade, it was remarked that almost immediately upon their arrival and establishment of the townships of Horton, Cornwallis, and Falmouth, the planters erected palisade forts and formed militias to "oppose any attempts that might be formed against them by Indian tribes which had not then surrendered, and bodies of French inhabitants who were hovering throughout the country." In 1870, shortly after Confederation, militia conscription ceased in favour of volunteerism and all the King's County militia regiments were disbanded except for that of Third King's which was reorganized as the 68^th King's County Regiment and absorbed into the national Canadian Militia.

68^th Regiment (Earl Grey’s Own Rifles)

           Earl Grey's Own Rifles were authorized to be formed on 1 May 1914. It was redesignated 68th Regiment (Earl Grey's Own Rifles) on 2 Nov 1914; and The North British Columbia Regiment on 12March 1920. On 15 Dec 1936, it was converted to artillery and redesignated 102^nd (North British Columbia) Heavy Battery, RCA; 102^nd (Reserve)(North British Columbia) Heavy Battery, RCA on 1 Jan 1941; 120^thCoast Battery, RCA on 1 April 1946; 120^th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, RCA on 5 Feb 1948; 120^th Harbour Defence Troop, RCA on 17 Oct 1954; and 120^thIndependent Field Battery, RCA on 25 Oct 1956. On 1 Sep 1958, it was amalgamated with the 65^th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Irish Fusiliers), RCA.

69^th (1^st Annapolis)Battalion of Infantry

69^th Annapolis Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.477. King’s Crown.

The 69^th Annapolis Regiment

The 69^thAnnapolis Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Militia from 8 May 1900 to 1 April 1920, with a history going back to 1869. On 8 Oct 1869, the 1^st Regiment, Annapolis County Volunteers was formed at Paradise, NS, as an Active Militia unit for Annapolis County, NS. Seven companies were raised at Wilmot, Paradise, Grandville, Port William, and Annapolis Royal and two more companies were raised in 1872 at Bear River and Clement's Port. Some companies were disbanded and others moved during the 19^th Century. The regiment was renamed 1^stRegiment of Annapolis County on 5 Nov 1869. One company separated on 14 Jan1870 to form the 72^nd Infantry Battalion of Volunteer Militia, also known as the 2^ndAnnapolis Battalion of Infantry, and it is believed the unit was correspondingly renamed 69^th (1^st Annapolis) Battalion of Infantry.

The 2^ndBattalion was absorbed in 1898 and the designation again changed to 69^thAnnapolis Battalion of Infantry. In 1899, the battalion was organized with 9companies and headquarters was moved to Malvern Square. On 8 May 1900, as part of the reorganization of the Militia, the battalion was designated as a Regiment, being known as the 69^th Annapolis Regiment. Headquarters was moved twice before the First World War, to Round Hill on 1 Aug 1904 and to Middleton on 2 July 1910. The Regiment contributed a small number of troops to the 14^th Infantry Battalion, CEF and later recruited men for the 112^th Infantry Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF. On 1 April 1920, as part of the reorganizations suggested by the Otter Committee, the Regiment was redesignated The Annapolis Regiment and perpetuated the 112^th Infantry Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF. Res non verba – Facts not words.

The West Nova Scotia Regiment

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Accession Number 1997.28.116. King’s Crown.

The West Nova Scotia Regiment

The West Nova Scotia Regiment (West NSR) is one of the oldest regiments on the Canadian Militia List. The Regiment was formed from both the69^th Annapolis Regiment (1717), and the 75^th Lunenburg Regiment, (1870) in 1936. Both regiments descended from the 40^thRegiment of Foot, the Prince of Wales Volunteers, which was raised on 23 Aug 1717 at Fort Anne, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.

When the Second World War broke out on 1 Sep 1939, the West NSR was mobilized as an active service force battalion. The active service battalion left Halifax and disembarked at Gourock, Scotland shortly after Christmas in 1939; they immediately entrained for Aldershot, England. On 15June 1943, the regiment embarked from England, in the first part of "Operation Husky" the invasion of Sicily. The West Nova Scotia Regiment was the first allied unit to land and stay on the continent of Europe for the entire duration of the war.

The Regiment continued to fight in Italy until 9 Feb 1945, when Lieutenant-Colonel Hiltz received orders informing him that the 1^stCanadian Corps would be transferred from Italyto Northwest Europe. The Regiment moved to Marseilles, France, by sea and arrived in Holland where it fought until the German surrender on 5 May 1945.During this time, the Regiment won twenty six theatre and battle honours, in addition to the Distinguished Service Order, the Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal and many others. From Sicily to Holland there are 352 graves of West Novas who paid the final sacrifice during the war. There were also 1,084 wounded and missing.

Since the end of the Second World War, the West Nova Scotia Regiment has been a unit of the Canadian Armed Force - reserves. It has contributed soldiers to UN peace keeping tours in countries such as the former Yugoslavia, Cyprus and the Middle East, and recently it has deployed soldiers to Afghanistan.

69^th Infantry Battalion (Canadien-Français)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.499.  Helmet plate. Queen Victoria’s Crown.

69^th Infantry Battalion (Canadien-Français)  Helmet plate.

When Les Carabiniers Mont Royal was formed on 29 March 1920 it was organized as atwo-battalion regiment. The 1^st Battalion (69^th Infantry Battalion, CEF) was part of the Non-Permanent Active Militia order of battle while the 2^nd Battalion (150^th Battalion, CEF) was part of the Reserve order of battle. The reserve unit was disbanded on 14 Dec 1936(GO 3/37).

70^thChamplain Battalion of Infantry

           Organized in the late 1800s,disbanded 1 Feb 1900.

70^th Regiment (Hull)

A City Corps Battalion of Infantry was authorized under General Order 7 of 7 Aug 1914 as an eight company regiment of Infantry with headquarters at Hull, Québec. It was designated the 70^th Regiment(Hull) on 15 Oct 1914; The Hull Regiment on 12 March1920; Le Régiment de Hull on 1 March 1923; 2^nd(Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Hull on 29 July 1941; Le Régiment de Hull on 18 Sep 1945; 21^st Armoured Regiment (Régiment de Hull), RCAC on 1 April1946; Le Régiment de Hull (21^st Armoured Regiment) on 4 Feb 1949;and Le Régiment de Hull (RCAC) on 19 May 1958.

The Hull Regiment was disbanded for the purpose of reorganization on 1 June 1920 and reorganized the same day(GO 136/20). Upon redesignation as The Hull Regiment on 12 March 1920, it was organized as a two battalion regiment with the 1^st Battalion (230^th Battalion, CEF) on the Non Permanent Active Militia order of battle and the 2^ndBattalion (no CEF designation) on the Reserve order of battle. Le Régiment de Hull was disbanded for the purpose of reorganization on 1 April 1931 and reorganized the same day (GO 46/31). The reserve units were disbanded on 14 Dec1936 (GO 3/37).

Le Régiment de Hull

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

Accession Number 1997.28.515.

Le Régiment de Hull.

Le Régiment de Hull (RCAC) is a Primary Reserve armouredreconnaissance régiment of the Canadian Army. The regiment is based in the Hullsector of Gatineau, Québec, near Ottawa, Ontario. Active in all aspects of theday-to-day life of Outaouais residents, the unit is the only francophonemilitary presence in the area.

71^st (York)Volunteer Battalion

71^st York Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.444.

71^st York Regiment. Helmet plate. Queen Victoria crown.

71^st York Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.445.

71^st York Regiment. Helmetplate. King's crown.

71^st York Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.315.

71^st York Regiment

71^st York Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.482.

The 71^st York Regiment

The 71^stYork Regiment originated on 10 Sep 1869, in Fredericton, NewBrunswick, as The York Provisional Volunteer Battalion.  It was redesignated on 12 Nov 1869, asthe 71^st York Volunteer Battalion. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, asthe 71^st York Regiment. Redesignated on 15 March 1920,as The York Regiment. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936, with The Carleton LightInfantry and Redesignated as The Carleton and YorkRegiment. Perpetuations: 12^thInfantry Battalion, CEF, and  140^thInfantry Battalion (St. John’s Tigers) (St. John’s Tigers), CEF.

On6 Aug 1914, Details of the 71^st York Regiment were placed on active service for localprotective duty.  On 10 Aug 1914, the 12^th Infantry Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 30 Sep1914, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. On 29 April 1915, the battalionwas Redesignated as 12^th Reserve Infantry Battalion, CEF and taskedto provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 30 Aug 1920, the 12^thBattalion, CEF was disbanded. On 22 Dec 1915, the 140^th InfantryBattalion (St. John’s Tigers),CEF was authorized for service and on 25 Sep 1916, the battalion embarked forGreat Britain. On 2 Nov 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by thedepots of The Royal Canadian Regiment and thePrincess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry to provide reinforcements for the CanadianCorps in the field. On 27 July 1918, the 140^th Infantry Battalion(St. John’s Tigers), CEF was disbanded.

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72^nd Annapolis Battalion of Infantry

The 72^nd2^nd Annapolis Battalion of Infantry. Originated 14 Jan 1870 in Wilmot, Nova Scotia, as The 72^nd or Second Annapolis Battalion of Volunteer Militia. It was amalgamated 1 Sep 1898 with the 69^th 1^stRegiment of Annapolis County. Idem Sonans –Sounding same.

72^nd (2^nd Annapolis) Battalion of Infantry

           Amalgamated with the 69^th (1^st Annapolis) Battalion of Infantry in 1898 and redesignated the 69^th Annapolis Regiment.

72^nd Highlanders of Canada

72^nd Regiment Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada was officially established on 24 Nov 1910 by a group of Vancouverites of Scottish descent. Upon official affiliation with the Seaforth Highlanders of the British Imperial Army, the 72^nd Highlanders of Canada was redesignated the 72^nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada on 15 April 1912 and the 72^nd Regiment Seaforth Highlanders of Canada on 16 Dec 1912. The Regiment received its first stand of colours from the Governor-General, HRH the Duke of Connaught, in 1912.

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

Accession Number 1997.28.257.

72^nd InfantryBattalion (Seaforth Highlanders of Canada). )

The 72^ndInfantry Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders of Canada) was authorized to be raisedand mobilized at Vancouver on 10 Sep 1915 under General Order 103a of 15 Aug1915. The battalion was raised by the 72^nd Seaforth Highlanders ofCanada. This was one of the few CEFbattalions raised from the Canadian Militia able to retain its parentregimental number. The 72^nd Seaforth Highlanders had previouslyprovided 722 volunteers to the 15^th Battalion on its formation atCamp Valcartier in Aug 1914. The regiment also provided draftsto the 2^nd Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles and later raised the 231^st InfantryBattalion (Seaforth Highlanders of Canada). The 72^nd InfantryBattalion sailed for England on 24 April 1916 with a strength of 34 officersand 1,094 OR’s under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.A. Clark (72^ndSeaforth Highlanders), where it was assigned to the 12^th InfantryBrigade, 4^th CanadianDivision serving on the Western Front for the durationof the First World War. The battalion was disbanded under General Order 149 of15 Sep 1920. Cuidich’n righ - help the king.

The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.50.

The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

73^rd Northumberland New Brunswick Battalion of Infantry

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo), Helmet plate.

73^rd Northumberland Regiment

The 73^rdNorthumberland New Brunswick Battalion of Infantry was formed on 25 Feb 1870 at Chatham, New Brunswick. Re-designated 8 May 1900 as the 73^rd Northumberland Regiment. During the First World War, the 73^rd Northumberland Regiment augmented the 12^th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in 1914. The Unit also supported both the 132^nd ( North Shore) Battalion CEF and the 165^th (Acadian)Battalion CEF. All three of these CEF Battalions went overseas to England and served in various capacities in France and Flanders. Re-designated 15 March1920 as The Northumberland (New Brunswick) Regiment. Re-designated 1 April 1922as The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment.

The unit was re-designated on 7 Nov 1940 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment. Re-designated 13 April 1946 as The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment. Amalgamated 30 Sep 1954 with the 28^th Field Battery, RCA and re-designated as the 2^nd Battalion, The New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore). Re-designated 18 May 1956 as the 2^ndBattalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore). Reorganized 7 June2012 as a separate regiment and re-designated The North Shore (New Brunswick)Regiment.

The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo)

The North Shore (New Brunswick)Regiment.

The North Shore(New Brunswick) Regiment was formed on 1 April 1922. Re-designated 7 Nov 1940 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment. Re-designated 13 April 1946 as The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment. Amalgamated 30 Sep 1954 with the 28^th Field Battery, RCA and re-designated as the 2^ndBattalion, The New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore). Re-designated 18 May 1956 as the 2^nd Battalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (NorthShore). Reorganized 7 June 2012 as a separate regiment and re-designated The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment.

74^th Regiment (The New Brunswick Rangers)

The New Brunswick Rangers originated on 12 Aug 1870, in Sussex, New Brunswick, as the 74^thBattalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 74^thRegiment. Redesignated on 2 Nov 1903, as the 74^th Regiment The New Brunswick Rangers. Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The New Brunswick Rangers.

Redesignated on 1Jan 1941, as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The New Brunswick Rangers. Redesignated on 15 Feb 1946,as The New Brunswick Rangers. Amalgamated on 31 Aug 1946, with The Saint John Fusiliers (Machine Gun) and redesignated as The South New Brunswick Regiment (later redesignated on 2 Dec 1946, as The New Brunswick Scottish).

New Brunswick Rangers

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

Accession Number 1997.28. King’s Crown.

New Brunswick Rangers.

           The New Brunswick Rangers was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1946, the regiment was amalgamated with The Saint John Fusiliers 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.

75^th Lunenburg Battalion of Infantry

75^th Lunenburg Regiment

(Private Collection Photo)

75^th Lunenburg Regiment

The 75^thLunenburg Battalion of Infantry was formed on 12 Aug 1870 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. It was redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 75^th Lunenburg Regiment. Redesignated 29 March 1920 as The Lunenburg Regiment. Amalgamated 15 Dec 1936 with The Annapolis Regiment.  Quis separabit – Who shall separateus?

76^th Battalion of Rifles, Voltigeurs de Châteauguay

76^th Regiment Voltigeurs de Chateauguay

The 76th Battalion of Infantry, Voltigeurs de Châteauguay, was formed in 1872.  It was redesignated as the 76^thBattalion of Rifles, Voltigeurs de Châteauguay, in 1881. In 1900 it was renamed the 76^th Regiment Voltigeurs de Châteauguay. In 1901 it was amalgamated with the 64^th Regiment Voltigeurs de Beauharnois.

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

Accession Number 1997.28.539. King’s Crown.

Le Régiment de Châteauguay (Mitrailleuses)

Details of Le Régiment de Châteauguay (Mitrailleuses) were called to service on 26 Aug 1939 and placed on active service on 1 Sep 1939, as Le Régiment de Châteauguay (Mitrailleuses), CASF (Details), for local protection duties. The details called to active service were disbanded on 31 Dec1940. The regiment subsequently mobilized the 1^st Battalion, Le Régiment de Châteauguay (Mitrailleuses), CASF for active service on 18 March 1942.It was re-designated as the 1^st Airfield Defence Battalion (Le Régiment de Châteauguay) (Mitrailleuses), CIC, CASF on 19 July 1943, the 1^stAirfield Defence Battalion (Le Régiment de Châteauguay), CIC, CASF on 1 Jan 1944 and the 1^stBattalion, Le Régiment de Châteauguay, CIC, CASF on 1 Sep 1944. This unit served in Canada in a home defence role as part of the 7^th Canadian Infantry Division, with three of its companies serving in Newfoundland. On 10 Jan 1945, the unit embarked for Great Britain, where it was disbanded on 18 Jan 1945 in order to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Army in the field. Later part of theR22eR formed in 1954.

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76^th Colchester and Hants Rifles

70^th Colchester and Hants Regiment

(Private Collection Photo)

70^th Colchester and Hants Regiment

The 70^thColchester and Hants Regiment was formed on 1 April 1910, in Truro, Nova Scotia. Redesignated on 2 May 1910, as the 76^thColchester and Hants Rifles. Amalgamated on 1 April 1920, with the 81^st Hants Regiment and redesignated as The Colchester and Hants Regiment. Amalgamated on 1 Dec 1936, with The Cumberland Highlanders and “C” Company of the 6^th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC to form The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun).

The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.55.

The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun)

The North Nova Scotia Highlanders was formed in 1871 when the Cumberland Provisional Battalion of Infantry was authorized and designated the Cumberland Highlanders in 1927. The unit was amalgamated with the Colchester and Hants regiment and "C" company of the 6^th Machine Gun Battalion and designated the North Nova Scotia Highlanders in 1936.Later the unit was amalgamated and became the Nova Scotia Highlanders (1946)."Cos cheum nach gabh tilleadh"- "Our footsteps will not allow us to go backwards," or "No retreating footsteps."

1^st Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders

           The Nova Scotia Highlanders (also known as North Novies, North Novas) is an infantry regiment in the primary reserve of the Canadian Army. It is part of36 Canadian Brigade Group, 5^th Canadian Division. The regiment was formed in 1954 by the amalgamation of The North Nova Scotia Highlanders, The Cape Breton Highlanders, and The Pictou Highlanders and 189^th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, RCA.

The regiment was composed of two separate units, officially designated as the 1^stBattalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North),and 2^nd Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton), both of which were part of 5^thCanadian Division's 36 Canadian Brigade Group.  The 1^stBattalion is headquartered in Truro with individual companies in Amherst, Pictou, New Glasgow, Springhill, and Truro.  The 2^ndBattalion was headquartered in Sydney, and in 2011 it was renamed back to its pre-1954 designation, the Cape Breton Highlanders. This leaves The Nova Scotia Highlanders as a one-battalion regiment.

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2^nd Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.49.

Cape Breton Highlanders. Siol Na Fear Fearail - Breed of Manly Men.

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

Accession Number 1997.28.57.

The Cape Breton Highlanders

The Cape BretonHighlanders were first authorized in 1871 as theVictoria Provisional Battalion of Infantry. In 1890 the unit was designated the VictoriaProvisional Battalion of Infantry Argyll Highlanders. In 1920 the unit becomes the Cape Breton Highlanders until 1946 when the unit became the Nova ScotiaHighlanders.

77^th Wentworth Battalion of Infantry

77^th Wentworth Regiment

(Private Collection, eMedals Photo)

77^th Wentworth Regiment

The 77^thWentworth Battalion of Infantry was formed on 23 May 1872, in Dundas, Ontario. It was redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the77^th Wentworth Regiment. Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as The Wentworth Regiment. Amalgamated on 15 Dec 1936,with The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry and Redesignated as The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment). Fidelis – Faithful.

78^th Colchester, Hants and Pictou Battalion of Infantry or Highlanders

78^th Colchester, Hants and Pictou Regiment

78^th Regiment, Pictou Highlanders

(Private Collection Photo)

The Pictou Highlanders

The Pictou Highlanders was founded in 1871 as the 78^thColchester and Hants Provisional Battalion of Infantry. It went through several name changes including, in 1871, the 78^th Colchester and Hants, or Highlanders Battalion of Infantry; in 1879 the 78^th Colchester, Hants and Pictou Battalion of Infantry, Highlanders; in 1900 the 78^thColchester, Hants and Pictou Regiment, Highlanders; in 1910 the 78^thPictou Regiment (Highlanders); in 1921 The Pictou Highlanders; and in 1946 -The Pictou Highlanders (Motor). Cuidch’n Righ – Help the King.

With the outbreak of the First World War, the 78^th Pictou Regiment (Highlanders) raised volunteers for the overseas battalions of the CEF. During the Second World War, The Pictou Highlanders were active in a defensive role but were never engaged in battle. Details of the Regiment were raised for local protective duty on 1 Sep 1939 and full mobilization occurred on 1 Jan 1941. The first move that the Regiment made was to Newfoundland for coastal defense duty from March until Aug 1943.

In Sep of the year, one company was dispatched to Nassau, Bahamas where it performed garrison duty until March 1946. A second company entitled Special Infantry Company (Pictou Highlanders) was mobilized on 10 Sep 1942for service in Bermuda from 12 Nov 1942 to 1 April 1946. Their duties performed, both the active battalion and the Special Infantry Company were disbanded on 30 April 1946. During the life of the active units, a 2^nd Battalion also served in Canada in the Reserve Army. Caber Feidh – Antlers of the Deer.

79^th Shefford Battalion of Infantry Highlanders

79^th Shefford Regiment

79^th Shefford and 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^ndBrome 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^th Duke 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.

79^th Highlanders of Canada

79^th Cameron Highlanders of Canada

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

Accession Number 1997.28.457.

79^th Cameron Highlandersof Canada.

Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada

(Oromocto Legion Branch 93 Collection, Author Photo)

Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada

The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada was formed on 1 Feb 1910 in Winnipeg, Manitoba as The 79^th Highlanders of Canada. Redesignated 1 April 1910 as The 79^thCameron Highlanders of Canada. Redesignated 12 March 1920 as The Cameron Highlanders of Canada. Redesignated 1Nov 1923 as The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. Redesignated 7 Nov1940 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. Redesignated 30 Nov 1945 as The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. Redesignated 1 Oct 1954 as The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada (Motor). Redesignated 11 April 1958 as The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada.

Details of The 79^thCameron Highlanders of Canada were placed on active service on 6 Aug 1914for local protection duties. The 79^th Cameron Highlanders of Canada contributed one company to the 16^th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), CEF (perpetuated by the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's).

The 43^rdBattalion (Cameron Highlanders of Canada), CEF, which was authorized on7 Nov 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 1 June 1915. It disembarked inFrance on 22 Feb 1916, where it fought as part of the 9^th InfantryBrigade, 3^rd CanadianDivision in France and Flanders until the end of thewar. The battalion disbanded on 15 Sep 1920.

The 174^thInfantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders of Canada), CEF was authorized on 15July 1916 and embarked for Great Britain on 29 April 1917. There, on 7 May1917, its personnel were absorbed by the 14^th Canadian Reserve Battalion (Western Ontario),CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion disbanded on 1 Sep 1917.

The 179^th Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders of Canada), CEF was authorized on 15July 1916 and embarked for Great Britain on 3 Oct 1916. There, on 21 Oct 1916,its personnel were absorbed by the 17^th Canadian Reserve Battalion (Eastern Ontario), CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion disbanded on17 July 1917.

The regiment mobilized The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, CASF for activeservice on 1 Sep 1939. It was redesignated as the 1^st Battalion, TheQueen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, CASF on 7 Nov 1940. It embarked for Great Britain on 12 Dec 1940. The battalion took part in Operation Jubilee, the Dieppe Raid, on 19 Aug 1942. It returned to France on 7 July 1944, as part of the 6^th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2^nd Canadian InfantryDivision, and it continued to fight in North-West Europe until the end of the war. The overseas battalion disbanded on 30 Nov 1945.

88^th Regiment (Victoria Fusiliers)

(Canadian Scottish Regiment Museum Photo)

88^th Regiment (Victoria Fusiliers)

The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s)

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

Accession Number 1997.28.542.

The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s)

The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) was formed on 3 Sep 1912 in Victoria, British Columbia as the 88^th Regiment (Victoria Fusiliers). Amalgamated 12 March 1920 with the 50^th Regiment Gordon Highlanders and redesignated The Canadian Scottish Regiment. Redesignated 7 Nov 1940 as the 3^rd (Reserve) Battalion, The Canadian Scottish Regiment. Redesignated 26 March 1942 as the 3^rd(Reserve) Battalion, The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Machine Gun). Redesignated 1 April 1946 as The Canadian Scottish Regiment. Redesignated 29 April 1948 as The Canadian Scottish Regiment(Princess Mary's). Amalgamated 31 Dec 1954 with the 66^th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA and the 62^nd Anti-Tank Battery(Self-Propelled), RCA, retaining its designation as The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's).

80^th Megantic Battalion of Infantry

80^th Nicolet Battalion of Infantry

(Private Collection Photo)

80^th Nicolet Regiment

           Initially formed as the 80^th Megantic Battalion of Infantry, the unit wasrenamed the  80^th NicoletBattalion of Infantry in 1875. Redesignated as the 80^th Nicolet Regiment on 8 May 1900.Disbanded on 15 Jan 1918. Ullamh – Ready.

81^st Portneuf Battalion of Infantry

81^st Portneuf Regiment‍

  Formed in the late 1800s at Portneuf, Québec, the unit was designated the 81st Portneuf Regiment on 8 May1900. It was disbanded on 1 May 1901.

81^st Hants Regiment

Originated on 16Feb 1914, in Windsor, Nova Scotia, as a Regiment of Infantry in Hants County. Redesignated on 1 May 1914, as the 68^th Regiment. Redesignated again on 1 June 1914, as the 81^st Hants Regiment. Amalgamated on 15 May 1920, with the 76^th Regiment on 23 March 1920to create The Colchester and Hants Regiment.

82^nd Queen's County Provisional Battalion of Infantry

82^nd Queen’s County Regiment

82^nd Abegweit Light Infantry

(PEIR Museum)

82^nd Abegweit Light Infantry

The Prince Edward Island Light Horse

(Oromocto Legion Branch 93 Collection, Author Photo)

The Prince Edward Island Light Horse

The Prince Edward Island Regiment

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

Accession Number 1997.28.8. King's crown.

The Prince Edward Island Regiment

Accession Number 1997.28.33.  Queen’s Crown.

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

The Prince Edward Island Regiment

The Prince Edward Island Regiment originated on 25 June 1875, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, as the Queen's County Provisional Battalion of Infantry. Amalgamated on 30 June 1876, with the Charlottetown Provisional Battalion of Infantry and redesignated as the Queen's County Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 4 Oct 1878, as the 82^nd Queen's County Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 82^nd Queen's County Regiment. Redesignated on 5 June 1906, as the 82^nd Abegweit Light Infantry. Redesignated on 29 March 1920, as The Prince Edward Island Regiment. Redesignated on 15 June 1927, as The Prince Edward Island Highlanders. Redesignated on 1 Jan 1941,as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Prince Edward Island Highlanders. Redesignated on 1 June 1945, as The Prince Edward Island Highlanders.

The Regiment was converted to armour and amalgamated on 1 April 1946, with the 17^th(Reserve) Armoured Regiment (Prince Edward Island Light Horse),RCAC and redesignated as the 17^th (Prince Edward Island)Reconnaissance Regiment. Redesignated on 4 Feb 1949, as The Prince Edward Island Regiment (17^th Reconnaissance Regiment). Amalgamated 28 Feb 1955, with the 28^thLight Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA. Redesignated on 19 May 1958, as The Prince Edward Island Regiment (RCAC).

The Charlottetown Provisional Battalion of Infantry originated on 2 July 1875, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, as the Charlottetown Provisional Battalion of Infantry. Amalgamated on 30 June 1876, with the Queen's County Provisional Battalion of Infantry and redesignated as the Queen's County Battalion of Infantry. The Prince Edward Island Light Horse originated on 1 June 1901, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, as “L” Squadron, Prince Edward Island Mounted Rifles. Redesignated on 1 Oct 1901, as “L” Squadron, Canadian Mounted Rifles. Redesignated on 1 April 1903, as the Prince Edward Island Light Horse.

Granted full regimental status on 16 Feb 1914, with the formation of an additional squadron in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Redesignated on 1 April 1914, as the 36^thPrince Edward Island Light Horse. Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The Prince Edward Island Light Horse. Redesignated on 1 April 1941, as the 17^th (Reserve) Armoured Regiment (Prince Edward Island Light Horse). Amalgamated on 1 April 1946, with The Prince Edward Island Highlanders to form the 17^th (Prince Edward Island) Reconnaissance Regiment. The 17^th Reconnaissance Regiment. The Prince Edward Island Regiment was amalgamated with the 28^th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment in 1955.

Charlottetown Provisional Battalion of Infantry. King’s Country Provisional Battalion of Infantry. Queen's County Provisional Battalion of Infantry. Prince County Provisional Battalion of Infantry.

The Prince Edward Island Highlanders

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

Accession Number 1997.28.60. King’s Crown.

The Prince Edward Island Highlanders

The Prince Edward Island Highlanders originated in 1875 as the Queen's County Battalion of Infantry. In 1906 it was designated the Abegweit Light Infantry and then designated the Prince Edward Island Light Regiment in 1920. Later, in 1927, the unit was named the Prince Edward Island Highlanders until 1946. It is now known as the Prince Edward Island Regiment.

The Charlottetown Provisional Battalion of Infantry

The Charlottetown Provisional Battalion of Infantry was formed on 2 July 1875, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.  It was amalgamated on 30 June 1876, with the Queen's County Provisional Battalion of Infantry and redesignated as the Queen's County Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated 82^nd Queen's County Regiment 8May 1900. Redesignated 82^nd Abegweit Light Infantry 5 June 1906 .Redesignated The Prince Edward Island Regiment 1 April 1920.

83^rd Joliette Battalion of Infantry
83^rd Joliette Regiment

Le Régiment de Joliette

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

Accession Number 1997.28.447.

83^rd Joliette Battalion of Infantry.

‍Le Régiment de Joliette

Le Régiment de Joliette was established on 13 Jan 1871, in Joliette, Quebèc, as The Joliette Provisional Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 27 Dec 1878 as the 83^rdJoliette Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900 as the 83^rdJoliette Regiment. Redesignated on 29 March 1920 as Le Régiment de Joliette. Redesignated on 3 Jan 1942 as the 2^nd (Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Joliette. Redesignated on 1 June 1945 as the Le Régiment de Joliette. Reduced to zero strength on 31 Dec 1964, and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle.  

With the formation of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, the regiment provided volunteers for the12^th Infantry Battalion, CEF which sailed to the United Kingdom as part of the First Contingent (later the 1^st Canadian Division). On 1 April 1920, as a result of the Otter Commission and the following post-war reorganization of the militia, the 83^rd Joliette Regiment was redesignated as Le Régiment de Joliette. On 3 Jan 1942, The regiment mobilized the 1^st Battalion, Le Régiment de Joliette, CASF for active service. From Jan 1943 until Feb 1944, the battalion served in Newfoundland on garrison duty as part of Atlantic Command. On 10 Jan 1945, the battalion embarked for Great Britain and after arrival in the UK, on 19 Jan 1945, the battalion was disbanded to provide reinforcements to the First Canadian Army in the field.

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