The New Brunswick Rangers, a brief history

The New Brunswick Rangers (Author Photo) (New Brunswick Military History Museum Collection) The New Brunswick Rangers The New Brunswick Rangers was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army until its amalgamation with The Saint John Fusiliers (MG). The New Brunswick Rangers trace their Lineage to the 74th Battalion of Infantry authorized on 12 August 1870. … Read more

The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (RNBR), a brief history

The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo) 1997.28.100) RNBR cap badge. The Regimental colours with the Battle Honours of the Royal New Brunswick Regiment (RNBR). The RNBR began with the formation of Sunbury County Militia , established on 11 October 1770. Sunbury County was at that time … Read more

The 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot, a brief history, 1803-1817

The 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot On 6 July 1803, Brigadier-General Martin Hunter was granted a letter of service authorizing him to raise a corps to be known as His Majesty’s New Brunswick Regiment of Fencible Infantry.  This regiment of fencibles was to be part of the regular establishment of the British Army, although … Read more