York Regiment

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The York Regiment
Active1869–1936
CountryCanadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada
Branch Canadian Militia
TypeLine Infantry
RoleInfantry
SizeOne Regiment
Part of Non-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQ Fredericton, NB
Engagements South African War
First World War
Battle honours See #Battle Honours

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. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Lineage

The York Regiment

Perpetuations

History

The Great War

On 6 August 1914, Details of the 71st York Regiment were placed on active service for local protective duty. [2]

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. [2]

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. [2]

Alliances

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom - The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) (Until 1936) [3]

Battle honours

South African War

The Great War

Notes and references

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Selected to be borne on colours and appointments
  1. ↑ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada .
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Defence, National (2018-11-05). "The Royal New Brunswick Regiment". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  3. 1 2 3 "The York Regiment". 2007-12-04. Archived from the original on 2007-12-04. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  4. ↑ "Battle Honours of South African War (Militia)". www.regimentalrogue.com. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  5. ↑ "WWI - Ypres, 1915". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  6. ↑ "WWI - Ypres, 1917". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  7. ↑ "WWI - Festubert, 1915". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  8. ↑ "WWI - Mount Sorrel". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  9. ↑ "WWI - Somme, 1916". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  10. ↑ "WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  11. ↑ "WWI - Arras, 1918". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  12. ↑ "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  13. ↑ "WWI - Amiens". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  14. ↑ "WWI - Hindenburg Line". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  15. ↑ "WWI - Pursuit to Mons". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-07-10.

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