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Regimental nicknames of the Canadian Forces

Many regiments have over the years earned nicknames; some laudatory, some derogatory, but all colourful. Sometimes, the nicknames themselves have overshadowed the actual regimental title, e.g. the "Van Doos" for the Royal 22e Régiment. In some cases the nickname actually replaced it: in 1881, the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot became officially known by its nickname, The Black Watch.

What follows is a list of nicknames of Canadian regiments, arranged alphabetically by regimental title. A brief explanation of the origin of the nickname, where known, is included.

Regimental nicknames

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See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Montague, Art (2011). Canadian Forces: An Historical Salute To Those On The Front Line. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc. pp. 115–116. ISBN 978-1-926916-09-5.
  2. ^ Wiktionary Appendix:Canadian English military slang
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Montague, Art (2011). Canadian Forces: An Historical Salute To Those On The Front Line. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc. p. 116. ISBN 978-1-926916-09-5.
  4. ^ Regimental website: The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment
  5. ^ "The Lake Superior Regiment, A History". Thunder Bay Museum. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Montague, Art (2011). Canadian Forces: An Historical Salute To Those On The Front Line. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc. p. 117. ISBN 978-1-926916-09-5.
  7. ^ "Chapter 1", Regimental Manual (PDF), pp. 1–3/13, archived from the original (PDF) on July 6, 2011, retrieved February 23, 2011
  8. ^ Wiktionary Appendix:Canadian English military slang
  9. ^ Wiktionary Appendix:Canadian English military slang
  10. ^ Cited in Fighting the Hun From Saddle and Trench by Sgt. William R. Jones
  11. ^ "The Royal Newfoundland Regiment". 2007-10-16. Archived from the original on 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2022-08-15.

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