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'''The Royal Regiment of Canada''' is an [[infantry]] unit based in [[Toronto, Ontario]], part of [[Land Force Central Area]]'s [[32 Canadian Brigade Group]].
'''The Royal Regiment of Canada''' is an [[infantry]] unit based in [[Toronto, Ontario]], part of [[Land Force Central Area]]'s [[32 Canadian Brigade Group]]. Today, the regiment has a total of three [[company (military unit)|companies]]:
*Grenadier Company (operational)

The regiment was formed in 1936 as the '''Royal Regiment of Toronto Grenadiers''' through the amalgamation of two other regiments:
*'''The Royal Grenadiers'''
*'''The Toronto Regiment'''

The regiment was renamed in 1939 as The Royal Regiment of Canada. Today, the regiment has a total of three [[company (military unit)|companies]] and one ceremonial company allocated to the Royal Regiment of Canada Army Cadet Corps:
*Grenadier Company (combat)
*Toronto Company (training)
*Toronto Company (training)
*58th Company (logistics)
*58th Company (logistics)
*Batoche Company (army cadets) (Five Batoche Company cadets form the regiment's Assault Pioneer Platoon.)


The ceremonial unform of The Royal Regiment of Canada is the scarlet tunic and bearskin hat of foot guards.
The regiment evolved from the 10th Royal Grenadiers and thus inherited British traditions. The regiment was authorized to wear the distinctive scarlet uniform of the "Guards" on all ceremonial occasions by decree of Queen Victoria. It is also sixth in the order of precedence.


==Battle honours==
==Lineage==
'''The Royal Regiment of Canada''' originated in Toronto, Ontario on 14 March 1862, as '''The 10th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada'''. It was redesignated '''The 10th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada''', on 21 November 1862, the '''Tenth or "Royal Regiment of Toronto Volunteers"''' on 10 April 1863, the '''10th Battalion "Royal Grenadiers"''' on 5 August 1881, the '''10th Regiment "Royal Grenadiers"''' on 8 May 1900 and '''The Royal Grenadiers''' on 1 May 1920. On 15 December 1936, it was amalgamated with '''The Toronto Regiment''' and redesignated '''The Royal Regiment of Toronto Grenadiers'''. It was redesignated as '''The Royal Regiment of Canada''' on 11 February 1939, the '''2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Canada''', on 7 November 1940 and '''The Royal Regiment of Canada''' on 31 December 1945.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
*Combined [[battle honour]]s of the Toronto Regiment and the Royal Grenadiers plus:
*The Second World War: Dieppe, Bourguebus Ridge, Faubourg de Vaucelles, Verrières Ridge–Tilly-la-Campagne, Falaise, Falaise Road, Clair Tizon, Forêt de la Londe, Dunkirk 1944, The Scheldt, Woensdrecht, South Beveland, The Rhineland, Goch-Calcar Road, The Hochwald, Xanten, Twente Canal, Gröningen, Oldenburg, North-West Europe 1942 '44-45


'''The Toronto Regiment''' originated in Toronto, Ontario on 1 May 1920. On 15 December 1936, it was amalgamated with The Royal Grenadiers.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
== Raid on Dieppe ==

===Blue Beach===
==Perpetuations==
The Royal Regiment of Canada perpetutes the '''[[3rd Battalion, CEF|3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF]]''', the '''58th Battalion, CEF''', the '''[[123rd Battalion (Royal Grenadiers), CEF]]''', the '''[[124th Battalion (Governor General's Body Guard), CEF]]''', the '''[[170th Battalion (Mississauga Horse), CEF]]''', and the '''[[204th Battalion (Beavers), CEF]]'''.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>

==Operational History==
===The Fenian Raids===
The Royal Regiment of Toronto Volunteers was called out on active service from 8 to 31 March and from 1 to 22 June 1866. The battalion served on the Niagara frontier.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>

===North West Rebellion===
The 10th Battalion "Royal Grenadiers" mobilized detachments for active service on 10 April 1885 which served with Middleton's Column of the North West Field Force, until they were removed from active service on 24 July 1885.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>

===South African War===
The 10th Battalion "Royal Grenadiers" contributed volunteers for the Canadian Contingents during the South African War.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>

===The Great War===
[[Image:3rd Battalion CEF.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The distinguishing patch of the 3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF.]]
[[Image:58 Bn CEF.jpg|thumb|200px|The distinguishing patch of the 58th Battalion, CEF.]]
Details of the 10th Regiment "Royal Grenadiers" were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protection duties.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>

The '''[[3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF]]''' was authorized on 10 August 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 26 September 1914. It disembarked in France on 11 February 1915, where it fought as part of the 1st Infantry Brigade, [[1st Canadian Division]] in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The '''58th Battalion, CEF''', was authorized on 20 April 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 22 November 1915. It disembarked in France on 22 February 1916, where it fought as part of the 9th Infantry Brigade, [[3rd Canadian Division]] in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The '''[[123rd Battalion (Royal Grenadiers), CEF]]''', was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 7 and 8 August 1916. It was converted to pioneers and redesignated the '''123rd Canadian Pioneer Battalion, CEF''' on 17 January 1917. It disembarked in France on 10 March 1917, where it served as part of the [[3rd Canadian Division]] in France and Flanders until 25 May 1918, when its personnel were absorbed by the 7th, 8th and 9th Canadian Engineer Battalions, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The '''[[124th Battalion (Governor General's Body Guard), CEF]]''', was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 7 August 1916. It was redesignated the '''124th Canadian Pioneer Battalion, CEF''', on 17 January 1917. It disembarked in France on 11 March 1917, where it served as part of the [[4th Canadian Division]] in France and Flanders until 26 May 1918, when its personnel were absorbed by the 10th, 11th and 12th Canadian Engineer Battalions, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The '''[[170th Battalion (Mississauga Horse), CEF]]''', was authorized on 15 July 1916 and embarked for Great Britain on 25 October 1916. On 8 December 1916, its personnel were absorbed by the [[169th Battalion (109th Regiment), CEF]], to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The '''[[204th Battalion (Beavers), CEF]]''', was authorized on 15 July 1916 and embarked for Great Britain on 28 March 1917. On 4 May 1917, its personnel were absorbed by the 2nd Reserve Battalion, CEF, to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917.

===The Second World War===
[[Image:RRC camp flag.jpg|thumb|300px|The camp flag of The Royal Regiment of Canada.]]
The regiment mobilized the '''The Royal Regiment of Canada, CASF''' for active service on 1 September 1939. It embarked for garrison duty in Iceland with "Z" Force on 10 June 1940, and on 31 October 1940 it was transferred to Great Britain. It was redesignated the '''1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Canada, CASF''' on 7 November 1940. The battalion took part in the raid on Dieppe on 19 August 1942. It landed again in France on 7 July 1944, as part of the 4th Infantry Brigade, [[2nd Canadian Infantry Division]], and continued to fight in North-West Europe until the end of the war. The overseas battalion was disbanded on 31 December 1945.

===The Raid on Dieppe - Blue Beach===
[[Image:Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-291-1230-13, Dieppe, Landungsversuch, tote alliierte Soldaten.jpg|thumb|left|Royals dead on Blue Beach at Puys. The height of the seawall can be clearly seen, the machine gun position above the sentry's head is well placed to fire along the wall]]
[[Image:Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-291-1230-13, Dieppe, Landungsversuch, tote alliierte Soldaten.jpg|thumb|left|Royals dead on Blue Beach at Puys. The height of the seawall can be clearly seen, the machine gun position above the sentry's head is well placed to fire along the wall]]
[[File:Sai Wan Cemetary 3.jpg|thumb|left|Tombstone of an unknown Lance Corporal of The Royal Regiment of Canada]]
[[File:Sai Wan Cemetary 3.jpg|thumb|left|Tombstone of an unknown Lance Corporal of The Royal Regiment of Canada]]


The naval engagement between the small German convoy and the craft carrying No. 3 Commando had alerted the German defenders at Blue Beach.<ref name=juno>{{cite web|accessdate=7 June 2010|publisher=Canada in World War II|title=Dieppe raid|url=http://www.junobeach.org/e/2/can-eve-mob-die-e.htm}}</ref> The [[Royal Regiment of Canada]] landed near Puys along with three platoons from the [[The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada|Black Watch of Canada]] and an artillery detachment who were tasked to neutralize [[machine gun]] and artillery batteries protecting the Dieppe beach.<ref name=juno/> They were delayed by 20 minutes and the smoke screens that should have hidden their assault had lifted, with the advantage of surprise and darkness lost the Germans had manned their defensive positions in preparation for the landings.<ref name=juno/> The well emplaced German forces held the Canadian forces that did land on the beach. As soon as they reached the shore, the Canadians found themselves pinned against the seawall and unable to advance.<ref name=juno/> The Royals suffered severe casualties: of the 556 men in the regiment 200 were killed and 264 captured.<ref name=juno/>
The naval engagement between the small German convoy and the craft carrying No. 3 Commando had alerted the German defenders at Blue Beach.<ref name=juno>{{cite web|accessdate=7 June 2010|publisher=Canada in World War II|title=Dieppe raid|url=http://www.junobeach.org/e/2/can-eve-mob-die-e.htm}}</ref> The [[Royal Regiment of Canada]] landed near Puys along with three platoons from the [[The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada|Black Watch of Canada]] and an artillery detachment who were tasked to neutralize [[machine gun]] and artillery batteries protecting the Dieppe beach.<ref name=juno/> They were delayed by 20 minutes and the smoke screens that should have hidden their assault had lifted, with the advantage of surprise and darkness lost the Germans had manned their defensive positions in preparation for the landings.<ref name=juno/> The well emplaced German forces held the Canadian forces that did land on the beach. As soon as they reached the shore, the Canadians found themselves pinned against the seawall and unable to advance.<ref name=juno/> The Royals suffered severe casualties: of the 556 men in the regiment 200 were killed and 264 captured.<ref name=juno/>

The regiment evolved from the 10th Royal Grenadiers and thus inherited British traditions. The regiment was authorized to wear the distinctive scarlet uniform of the "Guards" on all ceremonial occasions by decree of Queen Victoria. It is also sixth in the order of precedence.

==Battle honours==
[[Image:RRC Colour.jpg|thumb|300px|The regimental colour of The Royal Regiment of Canada.]]Those battle honours in '''bold type''' are emblazoned on the regimental colour.

===The North West Rebellion===
*'''[[Battle of Fish Creek|FISH CREEK]]'''
*'''[[Battle of Batoche|BATOCHE]]'''
*'''[[North-West Rebellion|NORTH WEST CANADA, 1885]]'''

===The South African War===
*'''[[Second Boer War|SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1900]]'''

===The Great War===
*'''[[Second Battle of Ypres|YPRES, 1915, '17]] ''' *'''[[Battle of Passchendaele|YPRES, 1917]]'''
*[[Second Battle of Ypres#Battle of Gravenstafel (22–23 April 1915)|Gravenstafel]]
*'''[[Battle of St. Julien|St. Julien]]'''
*'''[[Battle of Festubert|FESTUBERT, 1915]]'''
*'''[[Battle of Mont Sorrel|MOUNT SORREL]]'''
*'''[[Battle of the Somme|SOMME, 1916]], [[Second Battle of the Somme (1918)|’18]]'''
*[[Battle of Pozières|Pozières]]
*[[Battle of Flers-Courcelette|Flers-Courcelette]]
*[[Battle of Ancre Heights|Ancre Heights]]
*'''[[Battle of Arras (1917)|ARRAS, 1917]], [[Battle of Arras (1918)|'18]]'''
*'''[[Battle of Vimy Ridge|Vimy, 1917]]'''
*[[Battle of Arleux|Arleux]]
*[[Battle of Arras (1917)#Third Battle of the Scarpe (3–4 May 1917)|Scarpe, 1917]], [[Battle of the Scarpe (1918)|'18]]
*[[Battle of Hill 70|HILL 70]]
*'''[[Battle of Passchendaele|Passchendaele]]'''
*'''[[Battle of Amiens (1918)|AMIENS]]'''
*'''[[Drocourt-Queant|Drocourt-Quéant]]'''
*'''[[Hindenburg Line|HINDENBURG LINE]]'''
*[[Battle of the Canal du Nord|Canal du Nord]]
*[[Battle of Cambrai (1918)|Cambrai, 1918]]
*[[Battle of Mons|PURSUIT TO MONS]]
*[[Western Front (World War I)|FRANCE AND FLANDERS, 1915-18]]

===The Second World War===
*'''[[Dieppe Raid|Dieppe]]'''
*[[Operation Charnwood|BOURGUÉBUS RIDGE]]
*'''[[Operation Atlantic|Faubourg de Vaucelles]]'''
*'''[[Operation Spring|Verrières Ridge-Tilly-la-Campagne]]'''
*'''[[Battle of Falaise|FALAISE]]'''
*'''[[Operation Totalize|Falaise Road]]'''
*Clair Tizon
*Forêt de la Londe
*[[Siege of Dunkirk (1944)|Dunkirk, 1944]]
*'''[[Battle of the Scheldt|THE SCHELDT]]'''
*[[Battle of the Scheldt|Woensdrecht]]
*'''[[Battle of the Scheldt|South Beveland]]'''
*'''[[Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine|THE RHINELAND]]'''
*[[Operation Veritable|Goch Calcar Road]]
*'''[[Operation Blockbuster|The Hochwald]]'''
*'''[[Xanten]]'''
*'''Twente Canal'''
*[[Battle of Groningen|Groningen]]
*[[Oldenburg]]
*[[Western Front (World War II)|NORTH-WEST EUROPE, 1944-1945]]


==Band of The Royal Regiment of Canada==
==Band of The Royal Regiment of Canada==
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The Drum Major Emeritus is CWO R.L. Scott, CD, RRC (Ret'd).
The Drum Major Emeritus is CWO R.L. Scott, CD, RRC (Ret'd).


The Band Sergeant Major is B/S/M K. Burnett-Longman
The Band Sergeant Major is BSM K. Burnett-Longman


More information regarding the band can be found on [http://band.rregtc.ca/ their homepage].
More information regarding the band can be found on [http://band.rregtc.ca/ their homepage].
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.army.dnd.ca/RRC/home.html Royal Regiment of Canada] - official site
*[http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/rrc| The Royal Regiment of Canada] - official site
*[http://www.militaryheritage.com/royalregimentofcanada.htm History and Uniform of the Royal Regiment of Canada, 1862 to 1970]
*[http://www.militaryheritage.com/royalregimentofcanada.htm History and Uniform of the Royal Regiment of Canada, 1862 to 1970]
*[http://www.army.dnd.ca/RRC/coy/museum.html Royal Regiment of Canada Museum]
*[http://www.army.dnd.ca/RRC/coy/museum.html Royal Regiment of Canada Museum]

Revision as of 19:28, 27 January 2012

Not to be confused with The Royal Canadian Regiment.
The Royal Regiment of Canada
Cap badge of the Royal Regiment of Canada
Active14 Mar 1862-
CountryCanada
BranchMilitia/Canadian Army-Primary Reserves
TypeLine Infantry
RoleLight Role
SizeOne battalion
Part ofRoyal Canadian Infantry Corps
Garrison/HQFort York Armoury, Toronto
Nickname(s)The Royals
Motto(s)Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shame to he who thinks evil of it)
Ready Aye Ready
Nec Aspera Terrant (Difficulties be Damned)
Ich Dien (I Serve)
MarchQuick: The British Grenadiers/Here's To The Maiden Slow: Scipio
Commanders
Colonel in ChiefHRH The Prince of Wales
Commanding OfficerLieutenant-Colonel Jessie R. W. Jones, CD
"The British Grenadiers"
"The British Grenadiers", performed here by the United States Army Band Strings ensemble, serves as the authorized march of several British Commonwealth military regiments.
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The Royal Regiment of Canada is an infantry unit based in Toronto, Ontario, part of Land Force Central Area's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. Today, the regiment has a total of three companies:

  • Grenadier Company (operational)
  • Toronto Company (training)
  • 58th Company (logistics)

The ceremonial unform of The Royal Regiment of Canada is the scarlet tunic and bearskin hat of foot guards.

Lineage

The Royal Regiment of Canada originated in Toronto, Ontario on 14 March 1862, as The 10th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada. It was redesignated The 10th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada, on 21 November 1862, the Tenth or "Royal Regiment of Toronto Volunteers" on 10 April 1863, the 10th Battalion "Royal Grenadiers" on 5 August 1881, the 10th Regiment "Royal Grenadiers" on 8 May 1900 and The Royal Grenadiers on 1 May 1920. On 15 December 1936, it was amalgamated with The Toronto Regiment and redesignated The Royal Regiment of Toronto Grenadiers. It was redesignated as The Royal Regiment of Canada on 11 February 1939, the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Canada, on 7 November 1940 and The Royal Regiment of Canada on 31 December 1945.[1]

The Toronto Regiment originated in Toronto, Ontario on 1 May 1920. On 15 December 1936, it was amalgamated with The Royal Grenadiers.[2]

Perpetuations

The Royal Regiment of Canada perpetutes the 3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF, the 58th Battalion, CEF, the 123rd Battalion (Royal Grenadiers), CEF, the 124th Battalion (Governor General's Body Guard), CEF, the 170th Battalion (Mississauga Horse), CEF, and the 204th Battalion (Beavers), CEF.[3]

Operational History

The Fenian Raids

The Royal Regiment of Toronto Volunteers was called out on active service from 8 to 31 March and from 1 to 22 June 1866. The battalion served on the Niagara frontier.[4]

North West Rebellion

The 10th Battalion "Royal Grenadiers" mobilized detachments for active service on 10 April 1885 which served with Middleton's Column of the North West Field Force, until they were removed from active service on 24 July 1885.[5]

South African War

The 10th Battalion "Royal Grenadiers" contributed volunteers for the Canadian Contingents during the South African War.[6]

The Great War

The distinguishing patch of the 3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF.
The distinguishing patch of the 58th Battalion, CEF.

Details of the 10th Regiment "Royal Grenadiers" were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protection duties.[7]

The 3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF was authorized on 10 August 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 26 September 1914. It disembarked in France on 11 February 1915, where it fought as part of the 1st Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The 58th Battalion, CEF, was authorized on 20 April 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 22 November 1915. It disembarked in France on 22 February 1916, where it fought as part of the 9th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The 123rd Battalion (Royal Grenadiers), CEF, was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 7 and 8 August 1916. It was converted to pioneers and redesignated the 123rd Canadian Pioneer Battalion, CEF on 17 January 1917. It disembarked in France on 10 March 1917, where it served as part of the 3rd Canadian Division in France and Flanders until 25 May 1918, when its personnel were absorbed by the 7th, 8th and 9th Canadian Engineer Battalions, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The 124th Battalion (Governor General's Body Guard), CEF, was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 7 August 1916. It was redesignated the 124th Canadian Pioneer Battalion, CEF, on 17 January 1917. It disembarked in France on 11 March 1917, where it served as part of the 4th Canadian Division in France and Flanders until 26 May 1918, when its personnel were absorbed by the 10th, 11th and 12th Canadian Engineer Battalions, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The 170th Battalion (Mississauga Horse), CEF, was authorized on 15 July 1916 and embarked for Great Britain on 25 October 1916. On 8 December 1916, its personnel were absorbed by the 169th Battalion (109th Regiment), CEF, to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 204th Battalion (Beavers), CEF, was authorized on 15 July 1916 and embarked for Great Britain on 28 March 1917. On 4 May 1917, its personnel were absorbed by the 2nd Reserve Battalion, CEF, to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The Second World War

The camp flag of The Royal Regiment of Canada.

The regiment mobilized the The Royal Regiment of Canada, CASF for active service on 1 September 1939. It embarked for garrison duty in Iceland with "Z" Force on 10 June 1940, and on 31 October 1940 it was transferred to Great Britain. It was redesignated the 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Canada, CASF on 7 November 1940. The battalion took part in the raid on Dieppe on 19 August 1942. It landed again in France on 7 July 1944, as part of the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, and continued to fight in North-West Europe until the end of the war. The overseas battalion was disbanded on 31 December 1945.

The Raid on Dieppe - Blue Beach

Royals dead on Blue Beach at Puys. The height of the seawall can be clearly seen, the machine gun position above the sentry's head is well placed to fire along the wall
Tombstone of an unknown Lance Corporal of The Royal Regiment of Canada

The naval engagement between the small German convoy and the craft carrying No. 3 Commando had alerted the German defenders at Blue Beach.[8] The Royal Regiment of Canada landed near Puys along with three platoons from the Black Watch of Canada and an artillery detachment who were tasked to neutralize machine gun and artillery batteries protecting the Dieppe beach.[8] They were delayed by 20 minutes and the smoke screens that should have hidden their assault had lifted, with the advantage of surprise and darkness lost the Germans had manned their defensive positions in preparation for the landings.[8] The well emplaced German forces held the Canadian forces that did land on the beach. As soon as they reached the shore, the Canadians found themselves pinned against the seawall and unable to advance.[8] The Royals suffered severe casualties: of the 556 men in the regiment 200 were killed and 264 captured.[8]

The regiment evolved from the 10th Royal Grenadiers and thus inherited British traditions. The regiment was authorized to wear the distinctive scarlet uniform of the "Guards" on all ceremonial occasions by decree of Queen Victoria. It is also sixth in the order of precedence.

Battle honours

The regimental colour of The Royal Regiment of Canada.

Those battle honours in bold type are emblazoned on the regimental colour.

The North West Rebellion

The South African War

The Great War

The Second World War

Band of The Royal Regiment of Canada

Presentation of Colours March Past
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, presents new colours to the Royal Regiment of Canada and Toronto Scottish Regiment at Varsity Stadium in Toronto, 5 November 2009.
Presentation of Colours March Off

The Band of The Royal Regiment of Canada is the oldest permanently organized band in the Canadian Forces. Based at Fort York in Toronto, Ontario, the band has continued to serve its country, province, and city in many different roles throughout the world since its formation in 1863.

Some highlights from the band's itinerary are:

  • Performances for the Queen Mother, Princess Anne, the Duke of York, Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II.
  • International commitments include: performances for the United Nations in Cyprus; the Military Musical Pageant, held at Wembley Stadium, in London, England; a command performance for the colonel-in-chief, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, in the Gardens of Buckingham Palace; and, being selected as the official band to accompany the veterans and the official party to the United Kingdom and France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the raid on Dieppe August 19, 1942. In the summer of 2006 the band performed at the 16th International Military Band Festival in Kraków, Poland.

Recent years have seen the band travel from Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, to Victoria, British Columbia, with many performances in between (including the launching of the ship the Hector in Pictou, Nova Scotia, The Summerside Tattoo in Prince Edward Island, and the 2000 International Military Festival of Music in Quebec City). In addition there have been numerous trips to the United States to participate in events such as the historic Fort Ticonderoga Tattoo and The Rochester International Marine Tattoo in New York State, the TRADOC Military Tattoo in Fort Monroe, Virginia, and the Stone Mountain Highland Games Military Tattoo in Atlanta, Georgia.

The band’s four recordings: Ready Aye Ready; In Concert, On Parade; Footsteps in Time; and Fields of Honour, have been met with enthusiastic response and won wide critical acclaim.

The various groups within the main musical organization are extremely active. Their wide ranging activities include live, televised and broadcast music, colourful marching displays, concert performances, ceremonial fanfare trumpets, opening ceremonies at many functions and conventions, and dance and reception music.

The Director of Music for the band is Captain William Mighton, CD, Mus. Bac., RRC.

The Director of Music Emeritus is Major Gino Falconi, SBStJ, KLMC, CD, Mus. Bac. RRC (Ret’d).

The Drum Major is D/Maj. M.E. Morello, CD, RRC

The Drum Major Emeritus is CWO R.L. Scott, CD, RRC (Ret'd).

The Band Sergeant Major is BSM K. Burnett-Longman

More information regarding the band can be found on their homepage.

The Royal Regiment of Canada Association

The Royal Regiment of Canada Association consists of former members of the unit. The association meets the first Wednesday of each month September to June in the Royal Regiment of Canada Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess in Canadian Forces Armoury, Fort York. The main goal of the association is to maintain the comradeship and esprit du corps of the regimental family. The association in 2008 co-ordinated a successful fund-raising campaign aimed at obtaining sufficient stocks of the scarlet and blue full dress of the regiment to enable the majority of its personnel to parade in this traditional uniform on ceremonial occasions.

The association also maintains a site focused on the history and ongoing activities of the unit. www.rregtc-assoc.ca

Royal Regiment of Canada Museum

Royal Regiment of Canada Museum
LocationFort York Armoury, 660 Fleet Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
TypeRegimental Museum

The museum preserves and displays the history of The Royal Regiment of Canada and its several predecessors for the benefit of both the members of the Regiment and the public at large. [9] The museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, OMMC and Virtual Museum of Canada. The regiment's museum is located at the Fort York Armoury. Exhibits include weapons, uniforms, medals, photographs and artifacts about the history of The Royal Regiment of Canada and its predecessors – the 10th Royal Grenadiers, 3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment) and 123rd, 124th, 204th and 58th Battalions, Canadian Expeditionary Force. The museum offers displays and school tours by appointment.

Alliances

Order of precedence

Preceded by The Royal Regiment of Canada Succeeded by

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Royal Regiment of Canada.

References

  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. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  4. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  5. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  6. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  7. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Dieppe raid". Canada in World War II. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  9. ^ A-AD-266-000/AG-001 Canadian Forces Museums –Operations and Administration 2002-04-03

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