Military unit
Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. It was first raised in 1869 but also perpetuates the 4th Battalion, Select Embodied Militia, from the War of 1812. From 1954 to 1968, as a reserve regiment, it also was given a subsidiary title as the 5th Battalion of the Royal 22e Régiment. This association was ended in 1968.[1][2] The regiment celebrated 150 years of continuous service in 2019.[3]
The regiment is based in Rimouski, Quebec.
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[1]
The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski
- Originated on 9 April 1869, in Rimouski, Quebec, 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[1]
Le Régiment de Montmagny
- Originated on 9 April 1869, in Montmagny, Quebec, 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)[1]
Lineage chart
Perpetuations
War of 1812
First World War
Operational history
First World War
On 6 August 1914, details of the 89th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment were placed on active service for local protection duties.[1]
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 Canadian Corps in the field. On 8 December 1917, the 189th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.[1]
Organization
Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski (01 November, 1920)
- 1st Battalion (perpetuating the 189th Battalion, CEF)
- 2nd (Reserve) Battalion[2]
Fusiliers du St. Laurent (01 May, 1922)
Fusiliers du St. Laurent (2023)
- Regimental Headquarters (Rimouski)
- A Company (Rivière-du-Loup)
- B Company (Rimouski)
- C Company (Matane, Quebec)
Alliances
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.
Notable members
Armoury
The Rimouski Armoury is at 65 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street East, Rimouski, Quebec, built 1910-11 is on Canada's Register of Historic Places from 1991.
Order of precedence
See also
Notes and references
- ^ a b Reserve order of battle
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Defence, National (2018-10-24). "Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent". Government of Canada. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ a b c d e "Fusiliers du St. Laurent [Canada]". 2007-10-20. Archived from the original on 2007-10-20. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ "ICI Bas-St-Laurent: Les Fusiliers du Saint-Laurent célèbrent leurs 150 ans". Radio Canada (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2020-01-27.
- ^ "Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent". www.canada.ca. 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
- ^ "The Creation of the Commemorative Theatre Honour and Honorary Distinction "Defence of Canada – 1812-1815 – Défense du Canada"". 2013-05-22. Archived from the original on 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ "War of 1812 - Defence of Canada". Government of Canada. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ "War Of 1812 Battle Honours". 2013-05-22. Archived from the original on 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ "War of 1812 - Châteauguay". Government of Canada. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ National Defence (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1917". Government of Canada. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ "South-West Asia Theatre Honours". Prime Minister of Canada. 2014-05-12. Archived from the original on 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
External links
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United Kingdom - The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (Until 1968)[2]
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