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West Nova Scotia Regiment
West Nova Scotia Regiment
Active	1869 - Present
Country	Canada
Branch	Canadian Army-Primary Reserves
Type	Line Infantry
Role	Light Role
Size	One Battalion
Part of	Royal Canadian Infantry Corps
Motto(s)	Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
March	Quick - God Bless the Prince of Wales; Slow - Garb of Auld Gaul

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The West Nova Scotia Regiment is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army, and is part of the 5th Canadian Division's 36 Canadian Brigade Group. The regiment recruits volunteers from all over the province of Nova Scotia and has its headquarters at LFAATC Aldershot, near the community of Aldershot, Nova Scotia.

Lineage

The West Nova Scotia Regiment

Originated 8 October 1869 in Paradise, Nova Scotia, as The First Regiment of Annapolis County Volunteers
Redesignated 5 November 1869 as 69th The 1st Regiment of Annapolis County
Amalgamated 1 September 1898 with the The 72nd or Second Annapolis Battalion of Volunteer Militia and redesignated as the 69th "Annapolis" Battalion of Infantry
Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 69th Annapolis Regiment
Redesignated 29 March 1920 as The Annapolis Regiment
Amalgamated 15 December 1936 with The Lunenburg Regiment and redesignated The West Nova Scotia Regiment
Redesignated 7 November 1940 as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The West Nova Scotia Regiment
Redesignated 1 November 1945 as The West Nova Scotia Regiment
Redesignated 1 October 1954 as The West Nova Scotia Regiment (Machine Gun)
Redesignated 11 April 1958 as The West Nova Scotia Regiment^[1]

72nd or Second Annapolis Battalion of Volunteer Militia

Originated 14 January 1870 in Wilmot, Nova Scotia, as The 72nd or Second Annapolis Battalion of Volunteer Militia
Amalgamated 1 September 1898 with the 69th The 1st Regiment of Annapolis County^[2]

The Lunenburg Regiment

Originated 12 August 1870 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, as the 75th Lunenburg Battalion of Infantry
Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 75th Lunenburg Regiment
Redesignated 29 March 1920 as The Lunenburg Regiment
Amalgamated 15 December 1936 with The Annapolis Regiment^[3]

Perpetuations

War Of 1812

1st Battalion, East Annapolis Regiment
2nd Battalion, East Annapolis Regiment
1st Battalion, King’s County Regiment
2nd Battalion, King’s County Regiment
1st Battalion, West Annapolis Regiment
2nd Battalion, West Annapolis Regiment^[4]

The Great War

112th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF
219th Highland Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF^[5]

Operational History

The Great War

Details of the 69th Annapolis Regiment and 75th Lunenburg Regiment were placed called out on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protection duties.^[6]

The 112th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 23 July 1916. There it provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until 7 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 26th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on 15 August 1918.^[7]

The 219th Highland Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF was authorized on 15 July 1916 and embarked for Great Britain on 12 October 1916. There i provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until 23 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 17th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on 15 September 1917.^[8]

The Second World War

The regiment mobilized as The West Nova Scotia Regiment, CASF for active service on 1 September 1939. The unit then embarked for Great Britain on 21 December 1939. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, The West Nova Scotia Regiment, CASF on 7 November 1940. It landed in Sicily on 10 July 1943, and in Italy on 3 September 1943, as part of the 3rd Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Infantry Division. On 19 March 1945, the battalion moved with the 1st Canadian Corps to North West Europe, where it fought until the end of the war. The overseas battalion was disbanded on 15 October 1945.^[9]

On 1 June 1945, a second Active Force component of the regiment was mobilized for service in the Pacific theatre of operations designated as the 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion (The West Nova Scotia Regiment), CASF. Following VJ-Day the battalion was disbanded on 1 November 1945.^[10]

Post war

Individual members of the West Nova Scotia Regiment with Canadian Contingents on United Nations and NATO peacekeeping missions in countries such as the former Yugoslavia, Cyprus and the Middle East.

War In Afghanistan

The regiment contributed an aggregate of more than 20% of its authorized strength to the various Task Forces which served in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2014.^[11]

Battle Honours

In the list below, battle honours in capitals were awarded for participation in large operations and campaigns, while those in lowercase indicate honours granted for more specific battles. Those battle honours followed by a "+" are emblazoned on the regimental colour.^[12]

War Of 1812

Honorary distinction: the non-emblazonable honorary distinction DEFENCE OF CANADA - 1812-1815 - DÉFENSE DU CANADA.^[13]

The Great War

Second World War

War in Afghanistan

Afghanistan^[16]

Alliances

United Kingdom — The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's Lancashire and Border)

References

^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2014/05/09/south-west-asia-theatre-honours
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ "South-West Asia Theatre Honours". Office of the Prime Minister of Canada. Retrieved 11 May 2014.

Thomas Radall. West Novas: A History of the West Nova Scotia Regiment

External links

Official Website for the West Nova Scotia Regiment

Order of precedence

Preceded by The Royal New Brunswick Regiment	The West Nova Scotia Regiment	Succeeded by The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment

[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] Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

[9] Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

[10] Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

[11] ttp://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2014/05/09/south-west-asia-theatre-honours

[12] Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

[13] Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

[14] Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

[15] Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

[16] "South-West Asia Theatre Honours". Office of the Prime Minister of Canada. Retrieved 11 May 2014.

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-The '''West Nova Scotia Regiment''' is a [[Primary Reserve]] [[infantry]] [[regiment]] of the [[Canadian Forces]], twenty fourth in the order of precedence. It has seen active service in both the [[Great War]] and [[World War II]]. The regiment recruits volunteers from all over the province of [[Nova Scotia]] and has its headquarters at [[LFAATC Aldershot]], near the community of [[Aldershot, Nova Scotia]].  In 19 months of combat during WWII, the West Novas won 25 battle honours, more than any other Canadian infantry regiment.
+The '''West Nova Scotia Regiment''' is a [[Primary Reserve]] [[infantry]] [[regiment]] of the [[Canadian Army]], and is part of the [[5th Canadian Division]]'s 36 Canadian Brigade Group. The regiment recruits volunteers from all over the province of [[Nova Scotia]] and has its headquarters at [[LFAATC Aldershot]], near the community of [[Aldershot, Nova Scotia]].
-==Early history==
+==Lineage==
-{{Military history of Nova Scotia}}
+===The West Nova Scotia Regiment===
+*Originated 8 October 1869 in Paradise, Nova Scotia, as The First Regiment of Annapolis County Volunteers
-The regiment was formed in 1936 by a merger of the [[Annapolis Regiment|69th (Annapolis) Regiment]], formed in 1717, and the [[Lunenburg Regiment|75th (Lunenburg) Regiment]], formed in 1870.  Both of these descend from the [[40th Regiment of Foot]] (Prince of Wales Volunteers), raised in 1717 at Fort Anne, [[Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia]].<ref name="army.ca">{{cite web|title=army.ca|url=http://army.ca/wiki/index.php/The_West_Nova_Scotia_Regiment}}</ref>
+*Redesignated 5 November 1869 as 69th The 1st Regiment of Annapolis County
+*Amalgamated 1 September 1898 with the The 72nd or Second Annapolis Battalion of Volunteer Militia and redesignated as the 69th "Annapolis" Battalion of Infantry
+*Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 69th Annapolis Regiment
+*Redesignated 29 March 1920 as The Annapolis Regiment
+*Amalgamated 15 December 1936 with The Lunenburg Regiment and redesignated The West Nova Scotia Regiment
+*Redesignated 7 November 1940 as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The West Nova Scotia Regiment
+*Redesignated 1 November 1945 as The West Nova Scotia Regiment
+*Redesignated 1 October 1954 as The West Nova Scotia Regiment (Machine Gun)
+*Redesignated 11 April 1958 as The West Nova Scotia Regiment<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+===72nd or Second Annapolis Battalion of Volunteer Militia===
-It also perpetuates the 112th and [[219th (Highland) Battalion, CEF|219th]] Battalions of Infantry of the [[World War I]] [[Canadian Expeditionary Force]].  It can claim to be one of the oldest elements of the Canadian Forces.<ref name="army.ca"/>
+*Originated 14 January 1870 in Wilmot, Nova Scotia, as The 72nd or Second Annapolis Battalion of Volunteer Militia
+*Amalgamated 1 September 1898 with the 69th The 1st Regiment of Annapolis County<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
-==The Second World War==
+===The Lunenburg Regiment===
+*Originated 12 August 1870 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, as the 75th Lunenburg Battalion of Infantry
+*Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 75th Lunenburg Regiment
+*Redesignated 29 March 1920 as The Lunenburg Regiment
+*Amalgamated 15 December 1936 with The Annapolis Regiment<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+==Perpetuations==
-The regiment was mobilized for service immediately at the outbreak of the [[World War II|Second World War]] in September 1939.  It had however virtually no equipment or transport, and though numerous volunteers rallied to its colours, it was some time before it was an effective fighting unit.  Although the regiment soon transferred to [[Gourock]] in [[Scotland]] and then to [[Aldershot]] in England, it did not see active service until the [[Allied invasion of Sicily]] in 1943, [[Operation Husky]].<ref name="army.ca"/>
+===War Of 1812===
+*1st Battalion, East Annapolis Regiment
+*2nd Battalion, East Annapolis Regiment
+*1st Battalion, King’s County Regiment
+*2nd Battalion, King’s County Regiment
+*1st Battalion, West Annapolis Regiment
+*2nd Battalion, West Annapolis Regiment<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+===The Great War===
-It was then involved in the battle for Italy for most of the rest of the war, until February 9, 1945, when they received orders informing them that the [[1st Canadian Corps]] would be transferred from Italy to Northwest Europe. The regiment moved to [[Marseilles]], [[France]], by sea and arrived in the [[Netherlands]] where they remained until the German surrender on May 5, 1945.<ref name="army.ca"/>
+*112th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF
+*[[219th Highland Battalion (Nova Scotia), 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 Great War===
+Details of the 69th Annapolis Regiment and 75th Lunenburg Regiment were placed called out 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 112th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 23 July 1916. There it provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until 7 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 26th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on 15 August 1918.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+The [[219th Highland Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF]] was authorized on 15 July 1916 and embarked for Great Britain on 12 October 1916. There i provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until 23 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 17th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on 15 September 1917.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+===The Second World War===
+The regiment mobilized as The West Nova Scotia Regiment, CASF for active service on 1 September 1939. The unit then embarked for Great Britain on 21 December 1939. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, The West Nova Scotia Regiment, CASF on 7 November 1940. It landed in Sicily on 10 July 1943, and in Italy on 3 September 1943, as part of the 3rd Infantry Brigade, [[1st Canadian Infantry Division.]] On 19 March 1945, the battalion moved with the 1st Canadian Corps to North West Europe, where it fought until the end of the war. The  overseas battalion was disbanded on 15 October 1945.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+On 1 June 1945, a second Active Force component of the regiment was mobilized for service in the Pacific theatre of operations designated as the 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion (The West Nova Scotia Regiment), CASF. Following [[VJ-Day]] the battalion was disbanded on 1 November 1945.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
 ===Post war===
-The regiment has not been on active service since the Second World War, though units of it have served in [[United Nations]] [[peacekeeping]] forces, in countries such as the former [[Yugoslavia]], [[Cyprus]] and the [[Middle East]].<ref name="army.ca"/>
+Individual members of  the West Nova Scotia Regiment with Canadian Contingents on United Nations and NATO peacekeeping missions in countries such as the former [[Yugoslavia]], [[Cyprus]] and the [[Middle East]].
+===War In Afghanistan===
+The regiment contributed an aggregate of more than 20% of its authorized strength to the various Task Forces which served in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2014.<ref>http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2014/05/09/south-west-asia-theatre-honours</ref>
+==Battle Honours==
+In the list below, battle honours in capitals were awarded for participation in large operations and campaigns, while those in lowercase indicate honours granted for more specific battles. Those battle honours followed by a "+" are emblazoned on the regimental colour.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+===War Of 1812===
+* Honorary distinction: the non-emblazonable honorary distinction {{smallcaps|DEFENCE OF CANADA - 1812-1815 - DÉFENSE DU CANADA}}.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+===The Great War===
+*{{smallcaps|[[Battle of Arras (1917)|ARRAS, 1917]], [[Battle of Arras (1918)|'18]]}}+
+*{{smallcaps|[[Battle of Hill 70|HILL 70]]}}+
+*[[Battle of Passchendaele|Ypres 1917]]+
+*[[Battle of Amiens (1918)|{{smallcaps|Amiens}}]]+
+*{{smallcaps|[[Hindenburg Line]]}}+
+*{{smallcaps|[[Battle of Mons|PURSUIT TO MONS]]}}+<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+===Second World War===
+*[[Allied invasion of Sicily|{{smallcaps|Landing in Sicily}}]]+
+*[[Allied invasion of Sicily|Valguarnera]]
+*{{smallcaps|[[Allied invasion of Sicily|ADRANO]]}}
+*[[Allied_invasion_of_Sicily|Catenanuova]]+
+*[[Allied_invasion_of_Sicily|Centuripe]]
+*[[Allied invasion of Sicily|{{smallcaps|Sicily, 1943}}]]
+*[[Operation_Baytown|Landing at Reggio]]
+*[[Allied_invasion_of_Italy|Potenza]]+
+*[[Italian_Campaign_(World_War_II)#Allied_advance_to_Rome|Gambatesa]]
+*[[Bernhardt Line|{{smallcaps|The Sangro}}]]+
+*[[Bernhardt_Line|Castel di Sangro]]
+*[[Moro_River_Campaign#The_Gully|The Gully]]+
+*[[Battle of Monte Cassino|{{smallcaps|Cassino II}}]]
+*[[Winter Line|Gustav Line]]
+*[[Operation Diadem|{{smallcaps|Liri Valley}}]]
+*[[Hitler_Line|Hitler Line]]+
+*[[Italian Campaign (World War II)#Allied advance to Rome|Melfa Crossing]]
+*{{smallcaps|[[Gothic Line|GOTHIC LINE]]}}+
+*{{smallcaps|[[Gothic Line|LAMONE CROSSING]]}}+
+*{{smallcaps|[[Gothic Line|RIMINI LINE]]}}+
+*[[Gothic Line|San Martino–San Lorenzo]]
+*[[Gothic Line|San Fortunato]]
+*[[Gothic Line|Savio Bridgehead]]
+*[[Italian Campaign (World War II)|{{smallcaps|Italy, 1943–1945}}]]
+*[[Liberation_of_Arnhem|Apeldoorn]]
+*{{smallcaps|[[Western Front (World War II)|NORTH-WEST EUROPE, 1945]]}}+<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+===War in Afghanistan===
+*{{smallcaps|Afghanistan}}<ref>{{cite web|title=South-West Asia Theatre Honours|url=http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2014/05/09/south-west-asia-theatre-honours|publisher=Office of the Prime Minister of Canada|accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>
-==Battle honours==
-'''First World War'''
-{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
-* Arras, 1917, '18
-* Hill 70
-* Ypres, 1917
-* Amiens
-* Hindenburg Line
-* Pursuit to Mons
-}}
-'''Second World War'''
-{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
-* Landing in Sicily
-* Valguarnera
-* Adrano
-* Catenanuova
-* Centuripe
-* Sicily, 1943
-* Landing at Reggio
-* Potenza
-* Gambatesa
-* The Sangro
-* Castel di Sangro
-* The Gully
-* Cassino II
-* Gustav Line
-* Liri Valley
-* Hitler Line
-* Melfa Crossing
-* Gothic Line
-* Lamone Crossing
-* Rimini Line
-* San Martino–San Lorenzo
-* San Fortunato
-* Savio Bridgehead
-* Italy, 1943–1945
-* Apeldoorn
-* North-West Europe, 1945
-}}
-'''War in Afghanistan'''
-* Afghanistan<ref>{{cite web|title=South-West Asia Theatre Honours|url=http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2014/05/09/south-west-asia-theatre-honours|publisher=Office of the Prime Minister of Canada|accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>
 ==Alliances==
 *{{GBR}} — [[Duke of Lancaster's Regiment|The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's Lancashire and Border)]]
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 *[[Military history of Nova Scotia]]
-* [[The Nova Scotia Highlanders]]
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
-*[http://www.wnsr.ca/ Official Website for the West Nova Scotia Regiment]
+*[http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/west-ns-regiment/index.page Official Website for the West Nova Scotia Regiment]
-*[http://www.regiments.org/regiments/na-Canada/volmil/ns-inf/936WNS.htm regiments.org]{{dead link|date=March 2013}}
 ==Order of precedence==
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 [[Category:Infantry regiments of Canada|West Nova Scotia Regiment]]
 [[Category:Military units and formations established in 1936]]
+[[Category:Nova Scotia Military Units]]

v t e Canadian Army infantry regiments in order of precedence
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Canadian Forces Primary Reserve Governor General's Foot Guards Canadian Grenadier Guards Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada Voltigeurs de Québec Royal Regiment of Canada Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) Princess of Wales' Own Regiment Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Lincoln and Welland Regiment Royal Canadian Regiment Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada Grey and Simcoe Foresters Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) Brockville Rifles Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders Les Fusiliers du S^t-Laurent Régiment de la Chaudière Royal 22^e Régiment Princess Louise Fusiliers Fusiliers Mont-Royal Royal New Brunswick Regiment West Nova Scotia Regiment North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment Nova Scotia Highlanders Régiment de Maisonneuve Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Royal Winnipeg Rifles Essex and Kent Scottish 48th Highlanders of Canada Régiment du Saguenay Cape Breton Highlanders Algonquin Regiment (Northern Pioneers) Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) Lake Superior Scottish Regiment North Saskatchewan Regiment Royal Regina Rifles Rocky Mountain Rangers Loyal Edmonton Regiment Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada Royal Westminster Regiment Calgary Highlanders Fusiliers de Sherbrooke Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) Royal Montreal Regiment Irish Regiment of Canada Toronto Scottish Regiment (Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's Own) Royal Newfoundland Regiment
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Brigade groups	31 CBG 32 CBG 33 CBG 34 CBG 35 CBG 36 CBG 37 CBG 38 CBG 39 CBG 41 CBG
Support brigades	6 CCSB
Small arms	C9 light machine gun C7 rifle/C8 carbine C6 general purpose machine gun Browning .50 calibre heavy machine gun Browning-HP 9 mm pistol P225, 226 C22 pistol C15 Long Range Sniper Weapon (LRSW) C3A1 sniper rifle C14 Timberwolf C19 rifle C20 DMR C21 sniper rifle C13 fragmentation grenade M203 grenade launcher M72 SRAAW(L)
Crewed weapons	Carl Gustav SRAAW(M) Spike ATGM TOW LRAAW(H) 81 mm mortar RBS 70 NG MANPADS Skyguard C3 close support howitzer LG1 Mark II 105 mm towed howitzer M777 lightweight 155mm howitzer C16 CASW
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Contents

Lineage

The West Nova Scotia Regiment

72nd or Second Annapolis Battalion of Volunteer Militia

The Lunenburg Regiment

Perpetuations

War Of 1812

The Great War

Operational History

The Great War

The Second World War

Post war

War In Afghanistan

Battle Honours

War Of 1812

The Great War

Second World War

War in Afghanistan

Alliances

See also

References

External links

Order of precedence

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West Nova Scotia Regiment: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 16:07, 12 June 2014

Lineage

The West Nova Scotia Regiment

72nd or Second Annapolis Battalion of Volunteer Militia

The Lunenburg Regiment

Perpetuations

War Of 1812

The Great War

Operational History

The Great War

The Second World War

Post war

War In Afghanistan

Battle Honours

War Of 1812

The Great War

Second World War

War in Afghanistan

Alliances

See also

References

External links

Order of precedence

Navigation menu

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