The Scots Fusiliers of Canada was an infantry regiment of the
Non-Permanent Active Militia
The Non-Permanent Active Militia (NPAM) was the military reserve force of Canada from 1855 to 1940. It was composed of several dozen infantry battalions (redesignated as regiments in 1900) and cavalry regiments. After the withdrawal of British ...
of the
Canadian Militia
The Canadian Militia is a historical title for military units raised for the defence of Canada. The term has been used to describe sedentary militia units raised from local communities in Canada; as well as the regular army for the Province of Ca ...
(later the
Canadian Army
The Canadian Army () is the command (military formation), command responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Canadian Armed Forces. It maintains regular forces units at bases across Canada, and is also re ...
). In 1965, the regiment was amalgamated with the
Highland Light Infantry of Canada
The Highland Light Infantry of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. In 1965, the regiment was amalgamated with The Scots Fusiliers of Canada to form The Highland Fusiliers of Canada (now The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada).
...
to form The Highland Fusiliers of Canada (now
The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada
The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada is a Primary Reserve light infantry regiment of the Canadian Army, with companies in Cambridge and Kitchener, and is an infantry sub-unit of 31 Canadian Brigade Group, headquartered in London, Ontario. The ...
).
Regimental badge
The regimental badge of The Scots Fusiliers of Canada consisted of the following design:
A thirteen-flame grenade with a maple leaf on the ball of the grenade; superimposed upon the maple leaf, the royal badge of Scotland, i.e., a thistle surmounted by the Crown.
Lineage
The Scots Fusiliers of Canada
*Originated on 21 September 1914 in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario when authorized as the ''108th Regiment''.
* Redesignated on 29 March 1920 as ''The Waterloo Regiment''.
* Redesignated on 3 August 1920 as the ''North Waterloo Regiment''.
* Redesignated on 15 September 1928 as ''The Scots Fusiliers of Canada''.
* Redesignated on 5 March 1942 as the ''2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Scots Fusiliers of Canada''.
* Redesignated on 15 October 1943 as ''The Scots Fusiliers of Canada (Reserve)''.
* Redesignated on 7 November 1945 as ''The Scots Fusiliers of Canada''.
* Converted on 1 April 1946 to artillery and redesignated as the ''54th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Scots Fusiliers of Canada), RCA''.
* Converted on 1 December 1959 back to infantry and redesignated as ''The Scots Fusiliers of Canada''.
* Amalgamated on 26 February 1965 with ''The Highland Light Infantry of Canada'' to form ''The Highland Fusiliers of Canada''.
Perpetuations
*
118th (North Waterloo) Battalion, CEF
The 118th (North Waterloo) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. In the early months of the war, Canadians rushed to enlist for various reasons - patriotism, adventure, and to oppose German host ...
History
Early history
On 21 September 1914, the ''108th Regiment'' was authorized. Its regimental headquarters was established in Berlin (now
Kitchener), Ontario.
First World War
On 22 December 1915, the ''118th (North Waterloo) Battalion, CEF'' was authorized for service, and on 22 January 1917, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. Upon arrival in the UK, on 6 February 1917, the battalion’s personnel were absorbed by the ''25th Reserve Battalion, CEF'' to provide reinforcements for the
Canadian Corps
The Canadian Corps was a World War I corps formed from the Canadian Expeditionary Force in September 1915 after the arrival of the 2nd Canadian Division in France. The corps was expanded by the addition of the 3rd Canadian Division in December 19 ...
in the field. On 17 July 1917, the 118th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.
Second World War
On 5 March 1942, the ''1st Battalion, The Scots Fusiliers, CASF'' was mobilized for active service. The battalion served in Canada in the home defence role as a part of Military District No. 2. On 15 October 1943, the battalion was disbanded.
Alliances
*
The Royal Scots Fusiliers
The Royal Scots Fusiliers was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed from 1678 until 1959 when it was amalgamated with the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) to form the Royal Highland Fusiliers (Princess Mar ...
. (1928–1959)
*
(1959–1965)
Uniform
Before its conversion to Artillery in 1946, The Scots Fusiliers of Canada wore the following uniform in Full Dress:
Fusilier cap, with white hackle. Glengarry, blue, with diced border.
Scarlet doublet with Blue facings.
Trews, 42nd Tartan. Pipers, Erskine Tartan.
Battle honours
* The Great War, 1917
See also
*
Canadian-Scottish regiment
Canadian-Scottish regiments are regiments in the Canadian Army that maintain the traditions and style of dress used by Scottish regiments. Although these units maintain Scottish dress and traditions, recruitment for these units is open to all Ca ...
References
* Barnes, RM, ''The Uniforms and History of the Scottish Regiments'', London, Sphere Books Limited, 1972.
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Fusilier regiments of Canada
Scottish regiments of Canada
Military units and formations of Ontario
Organizations based in Ontario
Kitchener, Ontario
Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada
Infantry regiments of Canada in World War II