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Lineage

Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent

* Originated on 9 April, 1869, in Rivière du Loup, Quebec, as The Provisional Battalion of Temiscouata * Amalgamated on 12 January, 1883, with The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski and Redesignated as the 89th Témiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry * Redesignated on 8 May, 1900, as the 89th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment * Redesignated on 29 March, 1920, as Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski * Redesignated on 1 October 1920, as Les Fusiliers du St. Laurent * Redesignated on 1 May, 1922, as the Fusiliers du St. Laurent * Redesignated on 3 January, 1942, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, Fusiliers du St. Laurent * Redesignated on 1 June, 1945, as the Fusiliers du St. Laurent * Amalgamated on 1 September, 1954, with Le Régiment de Montmagny and Redesignated as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment) * Redesignated on 9 November, 1963, as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment) * Redesignated on 1 April, 1968, as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent

The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski

* Originated on 9 April, 1869, in

, as The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski * Amalgamated on 12 January, 1883, with The Provisional Battalion of Temiscouata and Redesignated as the 89th Témiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry

Le Régiment de Montmagny

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, as The Battalion of Montmagny and l'Islet * Redesignated on 5 November, 1869, as the 61st Montmagny and l'Islet Battalion * Redesignated on 8 May, 1900, as the 61st Montmagny and l'Islet Regiment * Redesignated on 1 August, 1902, as the 61st Régiment de Montmagny * Redesignated on 29 March, 1920, as Le Régiment de Montmagny * Redesignated on 15 March, 1942, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Montmagny * Redesignated on 1 June, 1945, as Le Régiment de Montmagny * Amalgamated on 1 September, 1954, with Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent and Redesignated as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment)

Lineage Chart

Lineage chart of les Fusiliers du S^t-Laurent: The regiment celebrated 150 years of continuous service in 2019.

Perpetuations

War of 1812

* 4th Battalion, Select Embodied Militia * 2nd Militia Light Infantry Battalion * Canadian Chasseurs

The Great War

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Operational History

The First World War

On 6 August, 1914, Details of the 89th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment were placed on active service for local protection duties. On 15 July, 1916, the 189th (Canadien-Français) Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 27 September, 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 6 October, 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 69th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF to provide reinforcements for the

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in the field. On 8 December, 1917, the 189th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.

Organization

Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski (01 November, 1920)

* 1st Battalion (perpetuating the 189th Battalion, CEF) * 2nd (Reserve) Battalion

Fusiliers du St. Laurent (01 May, 1922)

* Regimental Headquarters (

) * A Company ( Riviere du Loup, Quebec) * B Company (Rimouski, Quebec) * C Company ( Mont Joli, Quebec) * D Company (Rimouski, Quebec)

Alliances

* - The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (Until 1968) * -

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Battle Honours

The regiment, and the older units it perpetuates, have rendered front line service in three conflicts. All four battle honours are emblazoned on the regimental colours.

War of 1812

* Defence of Canada – 1812–1815 – ''Défense du Canada'' *

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The Great War

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Notable Members

* Lieutenant

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Armoury

Order of precedence

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fusiliers du St-Laurent, Les Infantry regiments of Canada Infantry regiments of Canada in World War II Fusilier regiments of Canada Fusilier regiments Military units and formations of Quebec Rimouski Military units and formations established in 1869

Lineage

Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent

The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski

Le Régiment de Montmagny

Lineage Chart

Perpetuations

War of 1812

The Great War

Operational History

The First World War

Organization

Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski (01 November, 1920)

Fusiliers du St. Laurent (01 May, 1922)

Alliances

Battle Honours

War of 1812

The Great War

Afghanistan

Notable Members

Armoury

Order of precedence

See also

References

External links