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'''The Winnipeg Grenadiers''' was an [[infantry]] [[regiment]] of the [[Canadian Army]] formed on 1 April 1908 under General Order No. 20. Initially it was raised with Headquarters at [[Morden, Manitoba]] and companies at: ‘A’ Company at Morden, ‘B’ Company at Morden, ‘C’ Company at Manitou, ‘D’ Company at Carmen,‘E’ Company at Roland, 'F’ Company at Pilot Mound, ‘G’ Company at Cartwright and ‘H’ Company at Boissevain. The unit did not have any active personnel enrolled at the formation.
'''The Winnipeg Grenadiers''' was an [[infantry]] [[regiment]] of the [[Canadian Army]] formed on 1 April 1908 under General Order No. 20. Initially it was raised with Headquarters at [[Morden, Manitoba]] and companies at: ‘A’ Company at Morden, ‘B’ Company at Morden, ‘C’ Company at Manitou, ‘D’ Company at Carmen,‘E’ Company at Roland, 'F’ Company at Pilot Mound, ‘G’ Company at Cartwright and ‘H’ Company at Boissevain. The unit did not have any active personnel enrolled at the formation.


On 1 February 1910 all companies and headquarters were moved to Winnipeg. On 2 May 1910 the designation was changed to the "100th Winnipeg Grenadiers". The first officers were gazetted to the Regiment on 18 May 1910. Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Norlande Ruttan who came from the Retired List commanded the Regiment on organization (General Order No. 57 (HQ 32-1-107)). The Regiment was reorganized under General Order No. 120 (1915) on 1 October 1915 to an establishment with four companies.
On 1 February 1910 all companies and headquarters were moved to Winnipeg. On 2 May 1910 the designation was changed to the '''100th Winnipeg Grenadiers'''. The first officers were gazetted to the Regiment on 18 May 1910. Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Norlande Ruttan who came from the Retired List commanded the Regiment on organization (General Order No. 57 (HQ 32-1-107)). The Regiment was reorganized under General Order No. 120 (1915) on 1 October 1915 to an establishment with four companies.


==Lineage==
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The Winnipeg Grenadiers perpetuate the '''[[11th Battalion, CEF]]''', 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF, and 100th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), Canadian Expeditionary Force.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
The Winnipeg Grenadiers originated in Morden, Manitoba on 1 April 1908, as the '''100th Regiment'''. It was redesignated the '''100th "Winnipeg Grenadiers"''' on 2 May 1910 and '''The Winnipeg Grenadiers''' on 12 March 1920. On 16 November 1936, it was amalgamated with the '''10th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC''' and redesignated '''The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun)'''. It was redesignated the '''2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun)''' on 7 November 1940, the '''2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers''' on 15 March 1941 and '''The Winnipeg Grenadiers''' on 28 January 1946. It was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the [[Supplementary Order of Battle[[ on 28 February 1965.


The '''10th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC''' originated in Winnipeg, Manitoba on 1 June 1919, as the '''10th Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC'''. It was redesignated the 10th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC on 15 September 1924. On 16 November 1936, it was amalgamated with The Winnipeg Grenadiers. The perpetuation of the 10th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC (1919-1936) was assigned to The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun).<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
In 1965 it was placed on the [[Supplementary Order of Battle]].

==Perpetuations==
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The Winnipeg Grenadiers perpetuate the '''[[11th Battalion, CEF]]''', the '''78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF''', and the '''100th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF'''.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>


==Operational History==
==Operational History==
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Details from the 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protection duties.
Details from the 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protection duties.


The '''[[11th Battalion, CEF]]''' was authorized on 10 August 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 30 September 1914, where tt was redesignated as the 11th Reserve Infantry Battalion, CEF, on 29 April 1915, to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. On 4 January 1917, its personnel, along with the personnel of the 100th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF, were absorbed by a new 11th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 12 October 1917.17
The '''[[11th Battalion, CEF]]''' was authorized on 10 August 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 30 September 1914, where it was redesignated as the '''11th Reserve Infantry Battalion, CEF''', on 29 April 1915, to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. On 4 January 1917, its personnel, along with the personnel of the '''100th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF''', were absorbed by a new 11th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 12 October 1917.


The 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF, was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 20 May 1916, disembarking in France on 13 August 1916, where it fought as part of the 12th Brigade, [[4th Canadian Division]] in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.
The '''78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF''', was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 20 May 1916, disembarking in France on 13 August 1916, where it fought as part of the '''12th Brigade, [[4th Canadian Division]]''' in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.


The 100th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF, was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 18 September 1916, where it provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 20 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 11th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 1 September 1917.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
The '''100th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF''', was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 18 September 1916, where it provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 20 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 11th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 1 September 1917.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>


===Second World War===
===Second World War===
The regiment mobilized The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun), CASF, on 1 September 1939. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun), CASF, on 7 November 1940, and as the 1st Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers, CASF, on 15 March 1941. It served in Jamaica and Bermuda on garrison duty from May 1940 to October 1941. On 27 October 1941 it embarked for Hong Kong, where it was destroyed while fighting in defence of the colony during the [[Battle of Hong Kong]] (8-25 December 1941).
The regiment mobilized '''The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun), CASF''', on 1 September 1939. It was redesignated as the '''1st Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun), CASF''', on 7 November 1940, and as the '''1st Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers, CASF''', on 15 March 1941. It served in Jamaica and Bermuda on garrison duty from May 1940 to October 1941. On 27 October 1941 it embarked for Hong Kong, where it was destroyed while fighting in defence of the colony during the [[Battle of Hong Kong]] (8-25 December 1941).


[[Image:John Robert Osborn.png|thumb|200px|left|Company Sergeant-Major John Robert Osborn, VC]] Company Sergeant-Major '''[[John Robert Osborn]], VC''' (January 2, 1899 – December 19, 1941) was a 42-year-old Warrant Officer Second Class, and the CSM of A Company. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in the fighting for Hong Kong on 19 December, 1941.
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The 1st Battalion was reconstituted on 10 January 1942. It served in Canada in a home defence role as part of the Prince Rupert Defences, 8th Canadian Division and took part in the expedition to Kiska, Alaska as a component of the 13th Canadian Infantry Brigade Group, serving there from 16 August 1943 to 22 December 1943. It embarked for Great Britain on 25 May 1944, where on 1 November 1944, it was absorbed by the 3rd Canadian Infantry Training Battalion, CASF, and designated as the 3rd Canadian Infantry Training Battalion, Type A (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CASF. On 5 July 1945, it was converted and redesignated the No. 10 Canadian Repatriation Depot, Type "T". The depot was disbanded on 28 January 1946.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>

His Victoria Cross citation reads, in part: "The enemy threw a grenade which landed in a position where it was impossible to pick it up and return it in time. Shouting a warning to his comrades this gallant Warrant Officer threw himself on the grenade which exploded killing him instantly. His self-sacrifice undoubtedly saved the lives of many others.

Company Sergeant-Major Osborn was an inspiring example to all throughout the defence which he assisted so magnificently in maintaining against an overwhelming enemy force for over eight and a half hours and in his death he displayed the highest quality of heroism and self-sacrifice."

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The 1st Battalion was reconstituted on 10 January 1942. It served in Canada in a home defence role as part of the Prince Rupert Defences, '''8th Canadian Division''' and took part in the expedition to Kiska, Alaska as a component of the '''13th Canadian Infantry Brigade Group''', serving there from 16 August 1943 to 22 December 1943. It embarked for Great Britain on 25 May 1944, where on 1 November 1944, it was absorbed by the '''3rd Canadian Infantry Training Battalion, CASF''', and designated as the '''3rd Canadian Infantry Training Battalion, Type A (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CASF'''. On 5 July 1945, it was converted and redesignated the '''No. 10 Canadian Repatriation Depot, Type "T"'''. The depot was disbanded on 28 January 1946.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>


[[File:Grenadiers durrant.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Winnipeg Grenadiers Camp]]
[[File:Grenadiers durrant.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Winnipeg Grenadiers Camp]]
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===The Great War===
===The Great War===
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*'''[[Second Battle of Ypres|YPRES, 1915, '17]] '''

*[[Battle of Festubert|FESTUBERT, 1915]]
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*'''YPRES, 1915, '17'''
*[[Battle of Mont Sorrel|MOUNT SORREL]]
*FESTUBERT, 1915
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*'''[[Battle of the Somme|SOMME, 1916]]'''
*MOUNT SORREL
*[[Battle of Ancre Heights|Ancre Heights]]
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*'''SOMME, 1916'''
*Ancre Heights
*[[Battle of Ancre|Ancre, 1916]]
*'''[[Battle of Arras (1917)|ARRAS, 1917]], [[Battle of Arras (1918)|'18]]'''
*Ancre, 1916
*'''ARRAS, 1917, '18'''
*'''[[Battle of Vimy Ridge|Vimy, 1917]]'''
*[[Battle of Hill 70|HILL 70]]
*'''Vimy, 1917'''
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*'''[[Battle of Passchendaele|Passchendaele]]'''
*HILL 70
*'''[[Battle of Amiens (1918)|AMIENS]]'''
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*'''Passchendaele'''
*[[Battle of the Scarpe (1918)|Scarpe, 1918]]
*'''AMIENS'''
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*'''[[Drocourt-Quéant Line|Drocourt-Quéant]]'''
*Scarpe, 1918
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*'''[[Hindenburg Line|HINDENBURG LINE]]'''
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*'''Drocourt-Quéant'''
*'''[[Battle of the Canal du Nord|Canal du Nord]]'''
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*'''HINDENBURG LINE'''
*'''[[Pursuit to the Selle|VALENCIENNES]]'''*'''VALENCIENNES'''
*'''Canal du Nord'''
*[[ Battle of the Sambre (1918)|SAMBRE]]
*'''VALENCIENNES'''
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*[[Western Front (World War I)|FRANCE AND FLANDERS, 1915-18]]
*SAMBRE
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*FRANCE AND FLANDERS, 1915, '18


===The Second World War===
===The Second World War===
*'''[[Battle of Hong Kong|Hong Kong]]'''

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*'''[[Battle of Hong Kong|SOUTH-EAST ASIA, 1941]]'''<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
*'''Hong Kong'''
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*'''SOUTH-EAST ASIA, 1941'''<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>


==Cadet Corps==
==Cadet Corps==
The cadet corps was originally formed on 15 February 1917 and named "526 100th Grenadiers Cadet Corps" (Militia Order No. 118, 30 April 1917). It was disbanded 13 November 1931 (Militia Order No. 512, 25 November 1931). Its affiliation was 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers.
The cadet corps was originally formed on 15 February 1917 and named '''526 100th Grenadiers Cadet Corps''' (Militia Order No. 118, 30 April 1917). It was disbanded 13 November 1931 (Militia Order No. 512, 25 November 1931). Its affiliation was 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers.


In 1946 members of the Regiment through the Grenadiers Winnipeg Incorporated took the steps to reform the Cadet Corps. On 1 October 1946 the cadet corps was authorized under the title [[526 The Winnipeg Grenadiers Cadet Corps]] (Canadian Army Order 110-4, Issue No. 12, 1946). The Cadet Corps parades at [[Minto Armoury]] in [[Winnipeg]], Canada.
In 1946 members of the Regiment through the Grenadiers Winnipeg Incorporated took the steps to reform the Cadet Corps. On 1 October 1946 the cadet corps was authorized under the title '''[[526 The Winnipeg Grenadiers Cadet Corps]]''' (Canadian Army Order 110-4, Issue No. 12, 1946). The Cadet Corps parades at [[Minto Armoury]] in [[Winnipeg]], Canada.
The cadet corps in 2012 is still up and running strong.
The cadet corps in 2012 is still up and running strong.


==Alliances==
==Alliances==
On 15 August 1914, an alliance was authorized with the Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians). This Regiment, raised in Canada in 1858 as the 100th (or Prince of Wales Royal Canadian) Regiment of Foot, was disbanded (with four other Irish regiments) in July 1922 as a consequence of the division of Ireland. The Regiment's present alliance, which dates from 6 November 1933, is The Scots Guards, Brigade of Guards, British Army.
On 15 August 1914, an alliance was authorized with '''the Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians)'''. This Regiment, raised in Canada in 1858 as the '''100th (or Prince of Wales Royal Canadian) Regiment of Foot''', was disbanded (with four other Irish regiments) in July 1922 as a consequence of the division of Ireland. The Regiment's present alliance, which dates from 6 November 1933, is '''The Scots Guards, Brigade of Guards, British Army'''.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:08, 24 February 2012

The Winnipeg Grenadiers
The cap badge of the Winnipeg Grenadiers
Active1 April 1908 – 28 February 1965
CountryCanada
AllegianceCanadian Army
Reserve Force
BranchCanadian Army
TypeLine Infantry
RoleInfantry
SizeOne Battalion
Part ofRoyal Canadian Infantry Corps
Garrison/HQMinto Armoury, Winnpeg, Man.
Motto(s)ADSUM (Present)
March"British Grenadiers"
EngagementsBattle of Hong Kong
Battle honoursSee Battle honours (below)
The distinguishing patch of the 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF.

The Winnipeg Grenadiers was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army formed on 1 April 1908 under General Order No. 20. Initially it was raised with Headquarters at Morden, Manitoba and companies at: ‘A’ Company at Morden, ‘B’ Company at Morden, ‘C’ Company at Manitou, ‘D’ Company at Carmen,‘E’ Company at Roland, 'F’ Company at Pilot Mound, ‘G’ Company at Cartwright and ‘H’ Company at Boissevain. The unit did not have any active personnel enrolled at the formation.

On 1 February 1910 all companies and headquarters were moved to Winnipeg. On 2 May 1910 the designation was changed to the 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers. The first officers were gazetted to the Regiment on 18 May 1910. Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Norlande Ruttan who came from the Retired List commanded the Regiment on organization (General Order No. 57 (HQ 32-1-107)). The Regiment was reorganized under General Order No. 120 (1915) on 1 October 1915 to an establishment with four companies.

Lineage

The Winnipeg Grenadiers originated in Morden, Manitoba on 1 April 1908, as the 100th Regiment. It was redesignated the 100th "Winnipeg Grenadiers" on 2 May 1910 and The Winnipeg Grenadiers on 12 March 1920. On 16 November 1936, it was amalgamated with the 10th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC and redesignated The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun). It was redesignated the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun) on 7 November 1940, the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers on 15 March 1941 and The Winnipeg Grenadiers on 28 January 1946. It was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the [[Supplementary Order of Battle[[ on 28 February 1965.

The 10th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC originated in Winnipeg, Manitoba on 1 June 1919, as the 10th Machine Gun Brigade, CMGC. It was redesignated the 10th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC on 15 September 1924. On 16 November 1936, it was amalgamated with The Winnipeg Grenadiers. The perpetuation of the 10th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC (1919-1936) was assigned to The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun).[1]

Perpetuations

The Winnipeg Grenadiers perpetuate the 11th Battalion, CEF, the 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF, and the 100th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF.[2]

Operational History

The Great War

Details from the 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protection duties.

The 11th Battalion, CEF was authorized on 10 August 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 30 September 1914, where it was redesignated as the 11th Reserve Infantry Battalion, CEF, on 29 April 1915, to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. On 4 January 1917, its personnel, along with the personnel of the 100th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF, were absorbed by a new 11th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 12 October 1917.

The 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF, was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 20 May 1916, disembarking in France on 13 August 1916, where it fought as part of the 12th Brigade, 4th Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The 100th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CEF, was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 18 September 1916, where it provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 20 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 11th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 1 September 1917.[3]

Second World War

The regiment mobilized The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun), CASF, on 1 September 1939. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers (Machine Gun), CASF, on 7 November 1940, and as the 1st Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers, CASF, on 15 March 1941. It served in Jamaica and Bermuda on garrison duty from May 1940 to October 1941. On 27 October 1941 it embarked for Hong Kong, where it was destroyed while fighting in defence of the colony during the Battle of Hong Kong (8-25 December 1941).

Company Sergeant-Major John Robert Osborn, VC

Company Sergeant-Major John Robert Osborn, VC (January 2, 1899 – December 19, 1941) was a 42-year-old Warrant Officer Second Class, and the CSM of A Company. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in the fighting for Hong Kong on 19 December, 1941.

His Victoria Cross citation reads, in part: "The enemy threw a grenade which landed in a position where it was impossible to pick it up and return it in time. Shouting a warning to his comrades this gallant Warrant Officer threw himself on the grenade which exploded killing him instantly. His self-sacrifice undoubtedly saved the lives of many others.

Company Sergeant-Major Osborn was an inspiring example to all throughout the defence which he assisted so magnificently in maintaining against an overwhelming enemy force for over eight and a half hours and in his death he displayed the highest quality of heroism and self-sacrifice."

The 1st Battalion was reconstituted on 10 January 1942. It served in Canada in a home defence role as part of the Prince Rupert Defences, 8th Canadian Division and took part in the expedition to Kiska, Alaska as a component of the 13th Canadian Infantry Brigade Group, serving there from 16 August 1943 to 22 December 1943. It embarked for Great Britain on 25 May 1944, where on 1 November 1944, it was absorbed by the 3rd Canadian Infantry Training Battalion, CASF, and designated as the 3rd Canadian Infantry Training Battalion, Type A (Winnipeg Grenadiers), CASF. On 5 July 1945, it was converted and redesignated the No. 10 Canadian Repatriation Depot, Type "T". The depot was disbanded on 28 January 1946.[4]

Winnipeg Grenadiers Camp

Battle honours

The Regimental Colour of the Winnipeg Grenadiers.

Those Battle Honours in bold type are emblazoned on the Regiment's colours.

The Great War

The Second World War

Cadet Corps

The cadet corps was originally formed on 15 February 1917 and named 526 100th Grenadiers Cadet Corps (Militia Order No. 118, 30 April 1917). It was disbanded 13 November 1931 (Militia Order No. 512, 25 November 1931). Its affiliation was 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers.

In 1946 members of the Regiment through the Grenadiers Winnipeg Incorporated took the steps to reform the Cadet Corps. On 1 October 1946 the cadet corps was authorized under the title 526 The Winnipeg Grenadiers Cadet Corps (Canadian Army Order 110-4, Issue No. 12, 1946). The Cadet Corps parades at Minto Armoury in Winnipeg, Canada. The cadet corps in 2012 is still up and running strong.

Alliances

On 15 August 1914, an alliance was authorized with the Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians). This Regiment, raised in Canada in 1858 as the 100th (or Prince of Wales Royal Canadian) Regiment of Foot, was disbanded (with four other Irish regiments) in July 1922 as a consequence of the division of Ireland. The Regiment's present alliance, which dates from 6 November 1933, is The Scots Guards, Brigade of Guards, British Army.

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.
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