Canadian Militia badges, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection

York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Canadian Militia Badges, PEI, NS, NB

(Library and Archives Canada Image, MIKAN No. 2837873)

Uniforms of the Canadian Militia, 1898. Arthur H. Hider (1870-1952).

The Canadian Militia is a historical title for military units raised for the defence of Canada. The term has been used to describe sedentary militia units raised from local communities in Canada; as well as the regular army for the Province of Canada and post-confederated Canada, referred to as the active militias.

The earliest militia units in Canada dates back to 16th century in New France. In the French colony, a compulsory militia of settlers from every parish was raised in order to support the military of New France in the defence and expansion of the colony. Sedentary militia units were also raised by the British, to defend its colonies and to support British military operations on the continent. The sedentary militia eventually fell into disuse in the late-19th century, although vestiges of the sedentary militia system continued into the early-20th century.

The Canadian Militia also referred to the regular army established by the Province of Canada under the Militia Act of 1855. The two organizations that originated from the act, the Permanent Active Militia (PAM), and the Non-Permanent Active Militia (NPAM), continued to serve as Canada's regular army following Canadian Confederation in 1867. In November 1940, both PAM and NPAM were reorganized as the Canadian Army, with PAM becoming the Army's Regular Force, and NPAM becoming the Army Reserve. The Army Reserve continues to be informally referred to as the militia in Canada. (Wikipedia)

During the First World War, the militia was not mobilized, with Canadians serving overseas enlisting with the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), a separate military field force managed by the Ministry of Overseas Military Forces. Cavalry Regiments are listed on a separate page on this website.

‍Militia

‍Prince Edward Island

The Prince Edward Island Highlanders

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

Accession No. 1997.28.60.

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.

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The Prince Edward Island Light Horse

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

Accession No. 1997.28.8. King's crown.

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 October 1878, as the 82nd Queen's County Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 82nd Queen's County Regiment. Redesignated on 5 June 1906, as the 82nd 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 January 1941, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Prince Edward Island Highlanders. Redesignated on 1 June 1945, as The Prince Edward Island Highlanders. Converted to armour and amalgamated on 1 April 1946, with the 17th (Reserve) Armoured Regiment (Prince Edward Island Light Horse), RCAC and redesignated as the 17th (Prince Edward Island) Reconnaissance Regiment. Redesignated on 4 February 1949, as The Prince Edward Island Regiment (17th Reconnaissance Regiment). Amalgamated 28 February 1955, with the 28th Light 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 October 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 February 1914, with the formation of an additional squadron in Summerside, PEI. Redesignated on 1 April 1914, as the 36th Prince Edward Island Light Horse. Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The Prince Edward Island Light Horse. Redesignated on 1 April 1941, as the 17th (Reserve) Armoured Regiment (Prince Edward Island Light Horse). Amalgamated on 1 April 1946, with The Prince Edward Island Highlanders to form the 17th (Prince Edward Island) Reconnaissance Regiment. The 17th Reconnaissance Regiment. The Prince Edward Island Regiment was amalgamated with the 28th 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.

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Nova Scotia

1st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North)

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 of 36 Canadian Brigade Group, 5th 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 189th Light Anti Aircraft Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery. The regiment was composed of two separate units, officially designated as the 1st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North), and 2nd Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton), both of which were part of 5th Canadian Division's 36 Canadian Brigade Group.  The 1st Battalion is headquartered in Truro with individual companies in Amherst, Pictou, New Glasgow, Springhill, and Truro.  The 2nd Battalion 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.

The Colchester and Hants Regiment

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93rd Cumberland Battalion of Infantry.

(York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection

Accession No. 1997.28.433. Helmet plate.

Originated in Amherst, Nova Scotia, 6 April 1871 as the Cumberland Provisional Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated as the 93rd Cumberland Battalion of Infantry, 12 June 1885.Redesignated as the 93rd Cumberland Regiment, on 8 May 1900.Redesignated as The Cumberland Regiment, 29 March 1920.Redesignated as The Cumberland Highlanders, 15 June 1927. Amalgamated on 1 December 1936 with The Colchester and Hants Regiment (less 'C Company') and C Company of the 6th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC (now The Princess Louise Fusiliers) and redesignated as The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun).

Redesignated as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun), 7 November 1940.Redesignated as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The North Nova Scotia Highlanders, 7 March 1941.Redesignated as The North Nova Scotia Highlanders, 1 May 1946.Amalgamated on 12 November 1954 with The Pictou Highlanders (Motor) and the 189th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, RCA as the 1st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North).The North Nova Scotia Highlanders was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army founded in 1936. In 1954, it was amalgamated with The Pictou Highlanders and 189 LAA RCA Battery to form 1st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North).Founded in 1936 as The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (M.G.) by the amalgamation of The Cumberland Highlanders, The Colchester and Hants Regiment, and 'C' Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, it acquired its present title in 1941. The regiment landed on Juno beach on D-Day, assigned to 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. In 1954, as a result of the Kennedy Report on the Reserve Army, this regiment was amalgamated withThe Pictou Highlanders and 189 LAA RCA Battery to form 1st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North).

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The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun)

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

Accession No. 1997.28.55.

The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun) was formed in 1871 when the Cumberland Provisional Battalion of Infantry was authorized, and designated the Cumberland Highlanders in 1927. The unit amalgamated with the Colchester and Hants regiment and "C" company of the 6th machine gun battalion and designated the North Nova Scotia Highlanders in 1936. Later the unit 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."

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The Pictou Highlanders (Motor)

(Internet Photo)

The Pictou Highlanders was founded in 1871 as the Colchester and Hants Provisional Battalion of Infantry. It went through several name changes including, in 1871, the 78th Colchester and Hants, or Highlanders Battalion of Infantry; in 1879 the 78th Colchester, Hants and Pictou Battalion of Infantry, "Highlanders"; in 1900 the 78th Colchester, Hants and Pictou Regiment, "Highlanders"; in 1910 the 78th Pictou Regiment "Highlanders"; in 1921 The Pictou Highlanders; and in 1946 - The Pictou Highlanders (Motor).

With the outbreak of the First World War, the 78th 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 September 1, 1939 and full mobilization occurred on January 1, 1941. The first move that the Regiment made was to Newfoundland for coastal defense duty from March until August 1943. In September 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 September 1942 for service in Bermuda from November 12, 1942 to April 1, 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 2nd Battalion also served in Canada in the Reserve Army.

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

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

Accession No. 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 No. 1997.28.57.

The Cape Breton Highlanders were first authorized ins 1871 as the Victoria Provisional Battalion of Infantry. In 1890 the unit was designated the Victoria Provisional Battalion of Infantry Argyll Highlanders. In 1920 the unit becomes the Cape Breton Highlanders until 1946 when the unit becomes the Nova Scotia Highlanders.

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King’s Canadian Hussars

(Internet Photo)

The King's Canadian Hussars were a cavalry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army).  In August 1939, the regiment was converted to artillery and currently exists today as the 87th Field Battery, RCA. Originated on 12 June 1874, in Kentville, Nova Scotia as the King's Canadian Hussars. Organized on 1 December 1903, as a full regiment. Reorganized on 1 April 1904, as the 14th King's Canadian Hussars. Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The King's (Nova Scotia) Mounted Rifles. Redesignated on 1 December 1925, as the King's Canadian Hussars. Amalgamated on 1 December 1936, with C Company of The Colchester and Hants Regiment and B Company of the 6th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC and Redesignated as the King's Canadian Hussars (Armoured Car). Converted on 1 August 1939, from Light Armour to Artillery and Formed the 87th Field Battery, RCA and the 88th Field Battery, RCA.

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68th King’s County Regiment

(Internet Photo)

68th King’s County Regiment

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The Halifax Rifles

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

Accession No. 1997.28.80.

The Halifax Rifles

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The Princess Louise Fusiliers

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

Accession No. 1997.28.473. Helmet plate.

(Internet Photo)

The Princess Louise Fusiliers originated on 18 June 1869, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as The Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 5 November 1869, as the 66th The Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated on 14 November 1879, as the 66th Battalion (Princess Louise Fusiliers). Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 66th Regiment (Princess Louise Fusiliers). Redesignated on 15 May 1920, as The Princess Louise Fusiliers. Amalgamated on 1 December 1936, with the Headquarters and A Company of the 6th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC, and redesignated as The Princess Louise Fusiliers (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 1 January 1941, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Princess Louise Fusiliers (Machine Gun).Redesignated on 15 February 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 January 2009, as The Princess Louise Fusiliers. 6th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Originated on 1 June 1919, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as the 6th Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC. Redesignated on 15 September 1924, as the 6th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Amalgamated on 1 December 1936, with The Princess Louise Fusiliers and redesignated as The Princess Louise Fusiliers (Machine Gun).

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The West Nova Scotia Regiment

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

Accession No, 1997.28.116.

The West Nova Scotia Regiment

72nd “2nd Annapolis” Battalion of Infantry

Originated 14 January 1870 in Wilmot, Nova Scotia, as The 72nd or Second Annapolis Battalion of Volunteer Militia. Amalgamated 1 September 1898 with the 69th The 1st Regiment of Annapolis County.

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The 69th Annapolis Regiment

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

Accession No. 1997.28.477.

The 69th Annapolis Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Militia from 8 May 1900 to 1 Apr 1920, with a history going back to 1869.On 8 Oct 1869, the 1st 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 disbanded and others moved during the 19th Century. The regiment was renamed 1st Regiment of Annapolis County on 5 Nov 1869. One company separated on 14 Jan 1870 to form the 72nd Battalion of Volunteer Militia, also known as the 2nd Annapolis Battalion and it is believed the unit was correspondingly renamed 69th (1st Annapolis) Battalion of Infantry. The 2nd Battalion was absorbed in 1898 and the designation again changed, to 69th Annapolis Battalion of Infantry. In 1899, the battalion was organized with 9 companies 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 69th Annapolis Regiment. Headquarters was moved twice before the First World War, to Round Hill on 1 August 1904 and to Middleton on 2 July 1910. The Regiment contributed a small number of troops to the 14th Battalion, CEF and later recruited men for the 112th Battalion, 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 112th Battalion, CEF.

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The Lunenburg Regiment

Originated 12 August 1870 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, as the 75th Lunenburg Battalion of Infantry. Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 75th Lunenburg Regiment. Redesignated 29 March 1920 as The Lunenburg Regiment. Amalgamated 15 December 1936 with The Annapolis Regiment.

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New Brunswick

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8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s) (Militia)

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

Accession No. 1997.28.10.

8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s) (Militia)

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62nd St John Fusiliers

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

Accession No. 1997.28.84.

The Saint John Fusiliers.

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‍The Royal New Brunswick Regiment

The Carleton Light Infantry

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo)

67th The Carleton Light Infantry, helmet plate.

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

Accession No. 1997.28.121.

The Carleton Light Infantry 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. Originated on 10 September 1869, in Woodstock, New Brunswick, as The Carleton Light Infantry. Redesignated on 5 November 1869, as the 67th Battalion, The Carleton Light Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 67th Regiment Carleton Light Infantry. Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The Carleton Light Infantry. Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with The York Regiment and Redesignated as The Carleton and York Regiment. On 10 September 1869, The Carleton Light Infantry was authorized for service with companies at Centreville, Richmond, Victoria, Waterville, Brighton and Woodstock. On 5 November 1869, the unit was Redesignated as the 67th Battalion The Carleton Light Infantry. On 8 May 1900, the 67th Battalion The Carleton Light Infantry was Redesignated as the 67th Regiment The Carleton Light Infantry. On 6 August 1914, Details of the 67th Regiment, The Carleton Light Infantry were placed on active service for local protective duty. On 22 December 1915, the 104th 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 January 1917, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 105th Battalion (Prince Edward Island Highlanders), CEF. On 27 July 1918, the 104th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.  FIDELIS PATRIAE (loyal to country).

(New Brunswick Military History Museum, Author Photo)

67th Carleton Light Infantry

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

Accession No. 1997.28.90.

The Carleton Light Infantry was formed in 1869. The unit was designated the 67th The Carleton Light Infantry later in 1869 and the 67th Regiment Carleton Light Infantry in 1920. In 1936 the unit 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”.

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71st York Regiment

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

Accession No. 1997.28.444. Helmet plate. Queen Victoria crown.

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

Accession No. 1997.28.445. Helmet plate. King's crown.

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo)

71st Regiment, helmet plates.

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

Accession No. 1997.28.315.

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

Accession No. 1997.28.482.

The 71st York Regiment originated on 10 September 1869, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, as The York Provisional Volunteer Battalion.  It was redesignated on 12 November 1869, as the 71st York Volunteer Battalion. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 71st York Regiment. Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The York Regiment. Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with The Carleton Light Infantry and Redesignated as The Carleton and York Regiment.

Perpetuations: 12th Battalion, CEF, and  140th Battalion (St. John's Tigers), CEF.

On 6 August 1914, Details of the 71st York Regiment were placed on active service for local protective duty.  On 10 August 1914, the 12th Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 30 September 1914, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. On 29 April 1915, the battalion was Redesignated as 12th Reserve Infantry Battalion, CEF and tasked to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 30 August 1920, the 12th Battalion, CEF was disbanded. On 22 December 1915, the 140th Battalion (St. John's Tigers), CEF was authorized for service and on 25 September 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. On 2 November 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the depots of The Royal Canadian Regiment and the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 27 July 1918, the 140th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.

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The York Regiment

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

Accession No. 1997.28.109.

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.

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo)

The York Regiment

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo)

The York Regiment

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The Carleton and York Regiment

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

Accession No. 1997.28.91.

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.

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New Brunswick Rangers

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

New Brunswick Rangers.

(New Brunswick Military History Museum, Author Photo)

New Brunswick Rangers

The Saint John Fusiliers

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

Accession No. 1997.28.4. Helmet plate.

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

Accession No. 1997.28.84.

The Saint John Fusiliers originated in 1872 as the 62nd St. John Battalion of Infantry. It was designated the 62nd Battalion Saint John Fusiliers in 1882 and the 62nd Regiment St. John Fusiliers in 1900. In 1920 the unit became the St. John Fusiliers and in 1925 the Saint John Fusiliers. In 1946, after a series of amalgamations and name changes the Saint John Fusiliers amalgamated with the New Brunswick Rangers.

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The New Brunswick Regiment (Tank)

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

Accession No. 1972.11.2.

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo)

New Brunswick Regiment (Tank)

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo)

7th Brigade Canadian Machine Gun Corps

The 7th Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC amalgamated 15 December 1936 with The Saint John Fusiliers. Headquarters and B Company were re-designated as The New Brunswick Regiment (Tank) (subsequently disbanded in 1959 as the 64th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (New Brunswick Regiment), RCA).  Perpetuated by the Royal New Brunswick Regiment. Served as HQ Sqn for 1st 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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New Brunswick Dragoons

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

Accession No. 1997.28.3.

New Brunswick Dragoons.

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo)

New Brunswick Dragoons

The New Brunswick Scottish

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

Accession No. 1997.28.58.

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 amalgamated with Carleton and York to form The Royal New Brunswick regiment.

1st Battalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (Carleton and York)

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The Royal New Brunswick Regiment

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28th Field Battery, RCA

73rd Northumberland Regiment

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo)

73rd Northumberland Regiment, helmet plate.

The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment originated in Chatham, New Brunswick, on 25 February 1870, when '"The 73rd Northumberland New Brunswick" Battalion of Infantry' was authorized to be formed. It was redesignated: '73rd Northumberland Regiment' on 8 May 1900; Details of the 73rd Northumberland Regiment were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protective duty. 'The Northumberland (New Brunswick) Regiment' on 15 March 1920; 'The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment' on 1 April 1922; '2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment' on 7 November 1940; 'The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment' on 13 April 1946.

The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo

2nd Battalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore).

'The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment' on 1 April 1922;'2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment' on 7 November 1940; and 'The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment' on 13 April 1946. On 30 September 1954, it was amalgamated with the '28th Field Battery, RCA' (see below) and redesignated the '2nd Battalion, The New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore)' It was redesignated ‘2nd Battalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore)’ on 18 May 1956. On 7 June 2012 it was organized as a separate regiment and redesignated ‘The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment’.

(New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection, Author Photo)

North Shore Regiment.

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