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The '''Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada''' is a [[Primary Reserve]] [[infantry]] [[regiment]] of the [[Canadian Forces]]. [[Prince Andrew, Duke of York|Prince Andrew]], as a member of the [[Monarchy in Canada#Canadian Royal Family|Canadian Royal Family]], acts as [[Colonel-in-Chief]]. Previously, this post was held by [[Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon]].
The '''Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada''' is a [[Primary Reserve]] [[infantry]] [[regiment]] of the [[Canadian Army]], with companies in [[Cambridge, Ontario|Cambridge]] and [[Kitchener, Ontario|Kitchener]], and is a unit of [[31 Canadian Brigade Group]], headquartered in [[London, Ontario]]. [[Prince Andrew, Duke of York|Prince Andrew]], as a member of the [[Monarchy in Canada#Canadian Royal Family|Canadian Royal Family]], acts as [[Colonel-in-Chief]]. Previously, this post was held by [[Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon]].


==History==
==History==
===The Great War===
Formerly known as the [[Highland Light Infantry of Canada]], the unit merged with the Royal Scots Fusiliers of Canada. (The latter regiment was reorganized after the Second World War as the 54th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA. Years later it was designated as infantry once again and took back its old name, Royal Scots Fusiliers of Canada.) RHFC has numerous battle honours from both of the World Wars, all won in North-West Europe. RHFC continues to exist to this day with companies in [[Cambridge, Ontario|Cambridge]] and [[Kitchener, Ontario|Kitchener]], and is a unit of [[31 Canadian Brigade Group]], headquartered in [[London, Ontario]].
The 34th Battalion, CEF, was authorized on 7 November 1914 aand embarked for Britain on 23 October 1915, where tt provided reinforcements to Canadian units in the field until 27 November 1916, when it was reorganized as the 34th Battalion (Boys'), CEF. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on 17 July 1917. The 111th Battalion (South Waterlloo), CEF was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Britain on 25 September 1916 where on 13 October 1916 its personnel were absorbed by the 35th Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements for Canadian units in the field. The 111th Battalion was disbanded on 21 May 1917. The 118th Battalionwas authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Britain on 22 January 1917 where on 6 February 1917, its personnel were absorbed by the 25th Reserve Battalion, CEF, to provide reinforcements for Canadian units in the field. The 118th Battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917.


===The Second World War===
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==Normandy landings==
The Highland Light Infantry of Canada mobilized the The Highland Light Infantry of Canada, CASF, for active service on 24 May 1940. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada, CASF, on 7 November 1940 and embarked for Britain on 20 July 1941. On D-Day, 6 June 1944, it landed on JUNO Beach in in Normandy as part of the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade, [[3rd Canadian Infantry Division]], and it continued to fight in North-West Europe until the end of the war. The overseas battalion was disbanded on 15 January 1946. The regiment subsequently mobilized the 3rd Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada, Canadian Infantry Corps, Canadian Army Occupation Force on 1 June 1945 for service in Germany. The 3rd Battalion was disbanded on 1 May 1946.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
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The Highland Light Infantry regiment participated in the [[D-Day]] landings, disembarking at Nan sector on [[Juno Beach]] on June 6, 1944 with the rest of the 9th Brigade, which consisted of the The Highland Light Infantry, the [[Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders]], and the [[North Nova Scotia Highlanders]]. These regiments were not in the first wave assault, but landed later in the morning and advanced through the lead brigades.<ref>[http://www.members.shaw.ca/junobeach/juno-4-0.htm webpage about Juno Beach]</ref> The 9th Brigade belonged to the [[3rd Canadian Infantry Division]].
[[Image:RHFC camp flag.jpg|thumb|200px|The camp flag of The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada.]]


The Scots Fusiliers mobilized the 1st Battalion, The Scots Fusiliers, CASF, for active service on 5 March 1942. It served in Canada in a home defence role as part of Military District No. 2 until the battalion was disbanded on 15 October 1943.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
==Soldiers of the RHFC wounded while serving in Afghanistan==
Cpl. Grubb{{Who|date=October 2010}} and Cpl. Pagnacco{{Who|date=October 2010}} were the first WIA from RHFC since the end of the Second World War{{Citation needed|date=October 2010}}. They were both wounded during [[Operation Medusa]] in September 2006 in the [[Panjwaye District]] of Afghanistan. Cpl. Pagnacco was wounded by [[friendly fire]] from an American [[A-10 Thunderbolt II]] on September 4, 2006{{Citation needed|date=October 2010}}{{Verify credibility|date=October 2010}}.


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===Normandy landings===
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==Alliances==
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The Highland Light Infantry regiment participated in the [[D-Day]] landings, disembarking at Nan sector on [[Juno Beach]] on June 6, 1944 with the rest of the 9th Brigade, which consisted of the The Highland Light Infantry, the [[Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders]], and the [[North Nova Scotia Highlanders]]. These regiments were not in the first wave assault, but landed later in the morning and advanced through the lead brigades.<ref>[http://www.members.shaw.ca/junobeach/juno-4-0.htm webpage about Juno Beach]</ref>
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*{{GBR}} - [[The Royal Highland Fusiliers]]

==Battle Honours==
[[Image:RHFC regt colour.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The Regimental Colour of The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada.]]
Those battle honours in CAPITALS are emblazoned on the Regimental Colour.

'''The Great War'''

MOUNT SORREL; SOMME, 1916; ARRAS, 1917, '18; HILL 70; YPRES, 1917; AMIENS; HINDENBURG LINE; PURSUIT TO MONS.

'''The Second World War'''

NORMANDY LANDING; CAEN; THE ORNE (BURON); BOURGUÉBUS RIDGE; Faubourg de Vaucelles; FALAISE; THE LAISON; Chambois; BOULOGNE, 1944; Calais, 1944; THE SCHELDT; Savojaards Platt; Breskens Pocket; THE RHINELAND; Waal Flats; The Hochwald; THE RHINE; Zutphen; Leer; North-West Europe, 1944-1945.


==Lineage==
==Lineage==
The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada originated in Berlin, Ontario on 14 September 1866 as the 29th Waterloo Battalion of Infantry. It was redesignated the 29th Waterloo Regiment on 8 May 1900, then the 29th Regiment (Highland Light Infantry of Canada) on 15 April 1915, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada on 29 March 1920 the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada on 7 November 1940 and then The Highland Light Infantry of Canada on 1 May 1946. On 1 October 1954, The HLI of C was amalgamated with [[The Perth Regiment]] and renamed The Perth and Waterloo Regiment (Highland Light Infantry of Canada). On 1 April 1957, the two regiments ceased to be amalgamated and resumed their former designations. On 26 February 1965, it was amalgamated with The Scots Fusiliers of Canada and redesignated as The Highland Fusiliers of Canada'. The Regiment assumed the appelation "Royal" to become The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada on 7 July 1998.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
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==Perpetuations==
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The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada perpetuates the 34th Battalion (Boys'), CEF, the 111th Battalion (South Waterloo), CEF and the 118th Battalion (North Waterloo), CEF.

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==Alliances==
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==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 14:10, 16 December 2011

The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada
Cap badge of The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada
Active14 September 1866–present
CountryCanada
BranchArmy
TypeFusiliers
SizeOne battalion
Part ofRoyal Canadian Infantry Corps
Garrison/HQCambridge and Kitchener, Ontario
Motto(s)DEFENCE NOT DEFIANCE
MarchQuick: The Highland Laddie
Slow: Seann Triubhas
Commanders
Colonel in ChiefHRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York

The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army, with companies in Cambridge and Kitchener, and is a unit of 31 Canadian Brigade Group, headquartered in London, Ontario. Prince Andrew, as a member of the Canadian Royal Family, acts as Colonel-in-Chief. Previously, this post was held by Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon.

History

The Great War

The 34th Battalion, CEF, was authorized on 7 November 1914 aand embarked for Britain on 23 October 1915, where tt provided reinforcements to Canadian units in the field until 27 November 1916, when it was reorganized as the 34th Battalion (Boys'), CEF. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on 17 July 1917. The 111th Battalion (South Waterlloo), CEF was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Britain on 25 September 1916 where on 13 October 1916 its personnel were absorbed by the 35th Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements for Canadian units in the field. The 111th Battalion was disbanded on 21 May 1917. The 118th Battalionwas authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Britain on 22 January 1917 where on 6 February 1917, its personnel were absorbed by the 25th Reserve Battalion, CEF, to provide reinforcements for Canadian units in the field. The 118th Battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The Second World War

The Highland Light Infantry of Canada mobilized the The Highland Light Infantry of Canada, CASF, for active service on 24 May 1940. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada, CASF, on 7 November 1940 and embarked for Britain on 20 July 1941. On D-Day, 6 June 1944, it landed on JUNO Beach in in Normandy as part of the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, and it continued to fight in North-West Europe until the end of the war. The overseas battalion was disbanded on 15 January 1946. The regiment subsequently mobilized the 3rd Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada, Canadian Infantry Corps, Canadian Army Occupation Force on 1 June 1945 for service in Germany. The 3rd Battalion was disbanded on 1 May 1946.[1]

The camp flag of The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada.

The Scots Fusiliers mobilized the 1st Battalion, The Scots Fusiliers, CASF, for active service on 5 March 1942. It served in Canada in a home defence role as part of Military District No. 2 until the battalion was disbanded on 15 October 1943.[2]

Normandy landings

The Highland Light Infantry regiment participated in the D-Day landings, disembarking at Nan sector on Juno Beach on June 6, 1944 with the rest of the 9th Brigade, which consisted of the The Highland Light Infantry, the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, and the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. These regiments were not in the first wave assault, but landed later in the morning and advanced through the lead brigades.[3]

Battle Honours

The Regimental Colour of The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada.

Those battle honours in CAPITALS are emblazoned on the Regimental Colour.

The Great War

MOUNT SORREL; SOMME, 1916; ARRAS, 1917, '18; HILL 70; YPRES, 1917; AMIENS; HINDENBURG LINE; PURSUIT TO MONS.

The Second World War

NORMANDY LANDING; CAEN; THE ORNE (BURON); BOURGUÉBUS RIDGE; Faubourg de Vaucelles; FALAISE; THE LAISON; Chambois; BOULOGNE, 1944; Calais, 1944; THE SCHELDT; Savojaards Platt; Breskens Pocket; THE RHINELAND; Waal Flats; The Hochwald; THE RHINE; Zutphen; Leer; North-West Europe, 1944-1945.

Lineage

The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada originated in Berlin, Ontario on 14 September 1866 as the 29th Waterloo Battalion of Infantry. It was redesignated the 29th Waterloo Regiment on 8 May 1900, then the 29th Regiment (Highland Light Infantry of Canada) on 15 April 1915, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada on 29 March 1920 the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada on 7 November 1940 and then The Highland Light Infantry of Canada on 1 May 1946. On 1 October 1954, The HLI of C was amalgamated with The Perth Regiment and renamed The Perth and Waterloo Regiment (Highland Light Infantry of Canada). On 1 April 1957, the two regiments ceased to be amalgamated and resumed their former designations. On 26 February 1965, it was amalgamated with The Scots Fusiliers of Canada and redesignated as The Highland Fusiliers of Canada'. The Regiment assumed the appelation "Royal" to become The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada on 7 July 1998.[4]

Perpetuations

The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada perpetuates the 34th Battalion (Boys'), CEF, the 111th Battalion (South Waterloo), CEF and the 118th Battalion (North Waterloo), CEF.

Alliances

See also

Order of precedence

Preceded by The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada Succeeded by

Notes

  1. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  2. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  3. ^ webpage about Juno Beach
  4. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
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