Haldimand Rifles

Last updated
The Haldimand Rifles
Active1866-1936
CountryCanadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada
Branch Canadian Militia
Type Rifles
RoleInfantry
SizeOne regiment
Part of Non-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQ York, Ontario
Engagements Fenian Raids,
First World War
Battle honours See #Battle Honours

The Haldimand Rifles 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 Dufferin Rifles of Canada to form The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada (now the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA). [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Lineage

Chart

Lineage chart [2]
1856Dunnville Rifle Coy
1862York Rifle CoyCaledonia Rifle Coy
1866Oneida InfyCoyWalpole InfyCoyCheapside InfyCoy
186637th "Haldimand Bn of Rifles"
190037th Regt "Haldimand Rifles"
1915114th "Overseas" Bn, CEF
1916Absorbed by 35th and 36th Reserve Bns, CEF
19201st Bn (114th Bn, CEF), The Haldimand Rifles2nd Bn, [lower-alpha 1] The Haldimand Rifles
1st Bn (4th Bn, CEF), The Dufferin Rifles of CanadaC Coy, 3rd MGBn, CMGC
1936Disbanded
1936The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada

Perpetuations

History

Early history

With the passing of the Militia Act of 1855 , the first of a number of newly raised independent militia companies were established in and around the Haldimand County -area of Canada West (now Ontario).

During the Fenian Raids, two of these companies: the York Rifle Company and the Caledonia Rifle Company of the Haldimand County Militia would see action on June 2, 1866, alongside The Queen's Own Rifles and the 13th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada (now the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry ) at the Battle of Ridgeway. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

On 28 September 1866, the 37th Haldimand Battalion of Rifles was authorized. Its Regimental Headquarters was in York and had companies in York, Dunnville , Caledonia , Oneida, Hullsville, Cheapside and Mount Healy , Canada West (now Ontario ). [1]

On 8 May 1900, the 37th Haldimand Battalion of Rifles was Redesignated as the 37th Regiment Haldimand Rifles. [1]

Great War

On 22 December 1915, the 114th Battalion (Haldimand), CEF was authorized for service and on 31 October 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 11 November 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 35th Reserve Battalion, CEF and the 36th Reserve Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 21 May 1917, the 114th Battalion, CEF was disbanded. [2]

1920s–1930s

On 1 April 1921, as a result of the Otter Commission and the following reorganization of the Canadian Militia, the 37th Regiment Haldimand Rifles was Redesignated as The Haldimand Rifles. [1] [9]

On 15 December 1936, as a result of the 1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization, The Haldimand Rifles was Amalgamated with The Dufferin Rifles of Canada and “C” Company of the 3rd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC (now The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) ), to form The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada . [1] [10]

Organization

37th Haldimand Battalion of Rifles (28 September 1866)

Battle Honours

Notable members

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment)</span> Military unit

The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) (RHLI) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army, based at John Weir Foote VC Armoury in Hamilton, Ontario. The RHLI is part of 31 Canadian Brigade Group, which is part of 4th Canadian Division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Royal Regina Rifles</span> Military unit

The Royal Regina Rifles is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. Prior to 1982 the regiment was known as The Regina Rifle Regiment. The Royal Regina Rifles are part of 3rd Canadian Division's 38 Canadian Brigade Group.

The Peel and Dufferin Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. First organized in 1866 as the 36th Peel Battalion of Infantry, the regiment was reorganized in 1900 as the 36th Peel Regiment. Following the First World War, the regiment was reorganized again in 1920 as The Peel Regiment and for the final time in 1923 as The Peel and Dufferin Regiment. In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) to form The Lorne Scots.

The 50th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery was a Canadian Army Reserve artillery regiment based in Peterborough, Ontario. The regiment exists "on paper" on the Supplementary Order of Battle.

The 56th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery is a Canadian Army Reserve artillery regiment based in Brantford, Ontario. The regiment is currently part of 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group.

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).

The Oxford Rifles were an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1954, the regiment was amalgamated with The Canadian Fusiliers to form The London and Oxford Fusiliers.

The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). First raised in the 1860s, the regiment was known for most of its existence as The Halton Rifles until 1931 when the regiment was renamed as The Lorne Rifles (Scottish). In 1936, the regiment was amalgamated with The Peel and Dufferin Regiment to form The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment).

The Victoria and Haliburton Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was Converted from Infantry to Artillery to become the 45th Field Battery RCA and now forms part of the 50th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.

The Peterborough Rangers was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was amalgamated with the 3rd Prince of Wales' Canadian Dragoons to form The Prince of Wales Rangers.

The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia and later the Canadian Army. The regiment was formed in 1936, when The Haldimand Rifles was Amalgamated with The Dufferin Rifles of Canada. In 1946, the regiment was converted from Infantry to Artillery and now forms part of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.

The Dufferin Rifles of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The Haldimand Rifles to form The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada.

The Norfolk Regiment of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. First raised in the 1860’s as The Norfolk Rifles, the regiment was converted to a Line Regiment in 1928. In 1936, the regiment was converted from infantry to artillery and now forms part of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.

The Northumberland Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was amalgamated with The Durham Regiment to form The Midland Regiment.

The Durham Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The Northumberland Regiment to form The Midland Regiment.

The Saint John Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. 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.

The Argyll Light Infantry was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was converted from infantry to form one of the Canadian Army's first tank units, and then in 1946 was converted to anti-tank artillery. In 1954, the regiment was converted back to infantry and amalgamated along with The Midland Regiment into The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment.

The Middlesex and Huron Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. It was formed in 1936, as a result of the Amalgamation of The Middlesex Light Infantry and The Huron Regiment. In 1946, the regiment was disbanded.

The Royal Grenadiers was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. The regiment was unique in its history as it was only one of two regiments in the Canadian Army to be designated as a Grenadier Regiment. In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The Toronto Regiment to form The Royal Regiment of Toronto Grenadiers.

The Lincoln Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The Lincoln and Welland Regiment to form a new regiment also named The Lincoln and Welland Regiment.

References

  1. ↑ Reserve order of battle
  2. ↑ Selected to be borne on colours and appointments
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
  2. 1 2 3 4 Defence, National (2019-01-28). "56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  3. 1 2 "The Haldimand Rifles [Canada]". 2008-01-25. Archived from the original on 25 January 2008. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  4. ↑ "Ridgeway Battlefield National Historic Site of Canada". www.pc.gc.ca. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  5. ↑ "The Fenian Raid 1866". The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum and Archive. 2012-02-23. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  6. ↑ "Battle of Ridgeway Clarified". The Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum. 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  7. ↑ "Opinion | Ridgeway 1866: An overlooked Hamilton Mountain Memory". The Hamilton Spectator. 2021-05-30. ISSN   1189-9417 . Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  8. ↑ "Grand Uprising of the Canadian People". www.canadiangenealogy.net. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  9. ↑ "Otter Committee". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  10. ↑ "1936 Reorganization of the Militia". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  11. ↑ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  12. ↑ Defence, National (2019-07-23). "WWI - Ypres, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.