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13th Canadian Brigade
The 13th Canadian Infantry Brigade was a formation of the Canadian Army that served in both World Wars. During World War I, the brigade formed part of the 5th Canadian Division. However, the 13th Brigade never saw combat as the brigade along with the 5th Canadian Division was broken up to provide reinforcements to the 4 other divisions of the Canadian Corps. During the Second World War, the brigade formed part of the 6th Canadian Infantry Division serving on the west coast in the home defence role and in June 1943, the brigade took part in Operation Cottage on Kiska during the Aleutian Islands campaign. Order of Battle World War I * 128th (Moose Jaw) Battalion, CEF. February 1917 – May 1917. Absorbed by the 15th Canadian Reserve Battalion; * 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders), CEF. February 1917 – February 1918. Absorbed by the 12th Canadian Reserve Battalion; * 160th (Bruce) Battalion, CEF. February 1917 – February 1918. Absorbed by the 4th Canadian Reserve Bat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infantry
Infantry is a military specialization which engages in ground combat on foot. Infantry generally consists of light infantry, mountain infantry, motorized infantry & mechanized infantry, airborne infantry, air assault infantry, and marine infantry. Although disused in modern times, heavy infantry also commonly made up the bulk of many historic armies. Infantry, cavalry, and artillery have traditionally made up the core of the combat arms professions of various armies, with the infantry almost always comprising the largest portion of these forces. Etymology and terminology In English, use of the term ''infantry'' began about the 1570s, describing soldiers who march and fight on foot. The word derives from Middle French ''infanterie'', from older Italian (also Spanish) ''infanteria'' (foot soldiers too inexperienced for cavalry), from Latin '' īnfāns'' (without speech, newborn, foolish), from which English also gets '' infant''. The individual-soldier term ''infantry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
164th Battalion (Halton And Dufferin), CEF
The 164th Battalion (Halton and Dufferin), CEF, was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Orangeville, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in Halton and Dufferin Counties. Prior to sailing for England in April 1917, the battalion was reinforced by a draft from the 205th (Tiger) Battalion, CEF from Hamilton, Ontario. In June 1917, the battalion was further reinforced by drafts from the 2nd, 5th, and 12th Reserve Battalions totalling over 400 men. The 164th (Halton and Dufferin) Battalion, CEF was assigned to the 13th Brigade of the 5th Canadian Division, and was based at Witley Camp. On February 12, 1918, it was learned that the 5th Canadian Division would cease to exist. Over the course of the next two months, the battalion was slowly broken up through a series of drafts for frontline units, in particular the 102nd and 116th Battalions, CEF. Sizeable drafts were also sent to the 21st Battalion, CEF, Princess Patri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infantry Brigades Of The Canadian Army
Infantry is a military specialization which engages in ground combat on foot. Infantry generally consists of light infantry, mountain infantry, motorized infantry & mechanized infantry, airborne infantry, air assault infantry, and marine infantry. Although disused in modern times, heavy infantry also commonly made up the bulk of many historic armies. Infantry, cavalry, and artillery have traditionally made up the core of the combat arms professions of various armies, with the infantry almost always comprising the largest portion of these forces. Etymology and terminology In English, use of the term ''infantry'' began about the 1570s, describing soldiers who march and fight on foot. The word derives from Middle French ''infanterie'', from older Italian (also Spanish) ''infanteria'' (foot soldiers too inexperienced for cavalry), from Latin '' īnfāns'' (without speech, newborn, foolish), from which English also gets ''infant''. The individual-soldier term ''infantryma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
24th Field Artillery Regiment (Canada)
, identification_symbol = , identification_symbol_label = , nickname = , battles = , march = Quick: British Grenadiers The 24th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery was a Canadian Army Reserve artillery regiment based in Trail, British Columbia. It was formed in 1936 when The Kootenay Regiment was converted from infantry to artillery. The regiment currently exists on the Supplementary Order of Battle. History The Kootenay Regiment originated in Fernie, British Columbia, on 1 May 1914, when an eight-company regiment of infantry was authorized to be formed. It was designated the ''107th (East Kootenay) Regiment'' on 2 November 1914. The ''54th Battalion (Kootenay), CEF'', was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 22 November 1915, and disembarked in France on 14 August 1916. The 54th Battalion fought as part of the 11th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Saint John Fusiliers
The Saint John Fusiliers 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 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 1st Battalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment. Lineage The Saint John Fusiliers *Originated on 22 March 1872, as the 62nd St. John Battalion of Infantry. * Redesignated on 14 April 1882 as the 62nd Battalion Saint John Fusiliers. * Amalgamated on 1 December 1898, with the St. John Rifle Company. * Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 62nd Regiment, St. John Fusiliers. * Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The St. John Fusiliers. * Redesignated on 2 September 1925, as The Saint John Fusiliers. * Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with New Brunswick Dragoons, The New Brunswick Dragoons and "A" Company of the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, 7th Machine Gun Battalion, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocky Mountain Rangers
, website = , colors = , colors_label = , march = "The Meeting of the Waters" , mascot = , equipment = , equipment_label = , battles = First World WarSecond World WarWar in Afghanistan , anniversaries = , decorations = , battle_honours = See #Battle honours , commander1 = , commander1_label = , commander2 = , commander2_label = , commander3 = , commander3_label = , notable_commanders = , identification_symbol = , identification_symbol_label = NATO Map Symbol(2017) , identification_symbol_4 = RM Rang , identification_symbol_4_label = Abbreviation The Rocky Mountain Rangers is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winnipeg Grenadiers
, colors = , colors_label = , march = "British Grenadiers" , mascot = , equipment = , equipment_label = Equipment , battles = First World WarSecond World War , anniversaries = Battle of Hong Kong , battle_honours = See , commander1 = , commander1_label = , commander3 = , commander3_label = , commander4 = , commander4_label = , commander2 = , commander2_label = , notable_commanders = , identification_symbol = , identification_symbol_label = The Winnipeg Grenadiers was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. First formed on 1 April 1908 under General Order No. 20. Initially it was raised with headquarters at Morden, Manitoba, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Canadian Fusiliers (City Of London Regiment)
__FORCETOC__ The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1954, the regiment was amalgamated with The Oxford Rifles to form The London and Oxford Fusiliers (now the reserve battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment). Lineage The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) * Originated on 27 April 1866, in London, Ontario as the ''7th Battalion Infantry (Prince Arthur's Own).'' * Redesignated on 1 May 1866, as the ''7th Battalion Infantry''. * Redesignated on 15 February 1867, as the ''7th Battalion London Light Infantry''. * Redesignated on 16 January 1880, as the ''7th Battalion Fusiliers''. * Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the ''7th Regiment Fusiliers''. * Redesignated on 29 March 1920, ''The Western Ontario Regiment''. * Redesignated on 1 August 1924, as ''The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)''. * Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with the Headqua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin And Halton Regiment)
The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. It is part of the 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. Organization The sub-units of the Lorne Scots are situated in the following armouries: * Regimental Headquarters (RHQ): Brampton, Ontario * Dufferin Company (Admin Coy): Brampton and Georgetown, Ontario * Halton Company: Oakville and Georgetown, Ontario * Peel Company (Peel Coy): Brampton * Pipes and Drums (Dufferin Company): Georgetown The regiment's commanding officer is Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Fraser, CD. The Regimental Sergeant Major is Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Colbeck, CD. The Lorne Scots deployed a great number of units in World War II as headquarters defence and employment platoons, and since 1945 have had many soldiers deploy as individual augmentees to overseas missions tasked with peacemaking operations in the Middle East, Golan Heights, Namibia, Cambodia, Cyprus, the Former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Edmonton Fusiliers
The Edmonton Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia and later the Canadian Army. First raised in 1908 as part of the 101st Regiment Edmonton Fusiliers, it became a separate regiment in 1924 when The Edmonton Regiment was split into two separate regiments. In 1946, the regiment was Amalgamated with the 19th Alberta Dragoons. Lineage The Edmonton Fusiliers * Originated on 1 April 1908, in Edmonton, Alberta, as the ''101st Regiment''. * Redesignated on 1 March 1909, as ''101st Regiment Edmonton Fusiliers''. * Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as ''The Edmonton Regiment''. * Reorganized on 15 May 1924, when ''The Edmonton Regiment'' was separated into two separate regiments: ''The Edmonton Fusiliers'' and ''The Edmonton Regiment'' (now The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry)). * Amalgamated on 1 April 1936, with A Company of the 13th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC (now ''The King' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brockville Rifles
The Brockville Rifles is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. The unit is a part of the 33 Canadian Brigade Group, 4th Canadian Division. It is fifteenth in the order of precedence of Canadian Army Infantry Regiments. Badge Description A hunting horn is hung from a silver cord in the center of a gules (red) background, all of which is in a silver-bordered black ring with "The Brockville Rifles" inscribed in silver, all centered on a silver-and-black Maltese cross whose upper branch reads "Amiens" and the lower branch reads "Pursuit to Mons," both in silver. Over the cross is a crown. Symbolism The Maltese cross and the bugle are typical among badges of light infantry and rifle regiments. "The Brockville Rifles" is the regimental title, and "Amiens" and "Pursuit to Mons" are battle honors from the First World War. The crown represents service to the Crown. Lineage The Brockville Rifles * Originated on 5 October, 1866, in Brockville, Ontario as the 41s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
