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The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)
The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)
Active	1860–1965, 2009–present
Country	Canada
Branch	Canadian Forces Primary Reserve
Type	Armour
Role	Armoured reconnaissance
Part of	Royal Canadian Armoured Corps
Garrison/HQ	Canadian Forces Base Willow Park, Halifax, NS
Motto(s)	Cede nullis ("Yield To None")
March	Dismounted: "Lutzon's Wild Hunt"

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The Halifax Rifles (RCAC) is a Canadian Army regiment that served between the years of 1860 and 1965 before being reduced to nil strength and placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle. The regiment was reactivated on May 10, 2009,^[1] as a reserve force unit performing the role of armoured reconnaissance. It is the first and so far only regiment to be reactivated from the Supplementary Order of Battle.

Lineage

The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)

Originated 14 May 1860 in Halifax, Nova Scotia as the Halifax Volunteer Battalion
Redesignated 28 May 1869 as the Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Rifles
Redesignated 5 November 1869 as the 63rd The Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Rifles
Redesignated 13 May 1870 as the 63rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles
Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 63rd Regiment "Halifax Rifles"
Redesignated 15 May 1920 as The Halifax Rifles
Redesignated 1 January 1941 as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Halifax Rifles
Redesignated 15 September 1944 as The Halifax Rifles (Reserve)
Redesignated 30 November 1945 as The Halifax Rifles
1 April 1946 converted to armour and redesignated as the 23rd Armoured Regiment (Halifax Rifles), RCAC'
Redesignated 4 February 1949 as The Halifax Rifles (23rd Armoured Regiment)
Redesignated 19 May 1958 The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)
Reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 31 January 1965
Removed from the Supplementary Order of Battle and reactivated as a Canadian Army Reserve Force regiment on 28 July 2009^[2]

Perpetuations

The Great War

40th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF^[3]

Operational history

Fenian Raids

The Halifax Volunteer Battalion was called out on active service on 6 June 1866. The battalion, which guarded the Halifax Dockyard, was removed from active service on 31 July 1866.^[4]

The North West Rebellion

The 63rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles mobilized three companies for active service on 10 April 1885 which served with the Halifax Provisional Battalion in the Alberta Column of the North-West Field Force. The companies were removed from active service on 24 July 1885.^[5]

The South African War

The 63rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles contributed volunteers for the Canadian Contingents during the South African War.^[6]

The Great War

Details of the 63rd Regiment "Halifax Rifles" were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protective duty.^[7]

The 40th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 18 October 1915. The battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 4 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 26th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917.^[8]

The Second World War

Details from the regiment were called out on service on 26 August 1939 and then placed on active service on 1 September 1939 as The Halifax Rifles, CASF (Details), for local protection duties. which were disbanded on 31 December 1940. The regiment mobilized the 1st Battalion, The Halifax Rifles, CASF for active service on 1 January 1941. It was converted to armour and redesignated as the 23rd Army Tank Battalion (The Halifax Rifles), CAC, CASF on 26 January 1942 and the 23rd Army Tank Regiment (The Halifax Rifles), CAC, CASF on 15 May 1942. It embarked for Britain on 17 June 1943 as a unit of the 2nd Army Tank Brigade, 4th Canadian Armoured Division, where it provided reinforcements to units of the Canadian Corps in the field. The overseas regiment was disbanded on 1 November 1943.^[9]

War In Afghanistan

The regiment contributed personnel to the various Task Forces which served in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2014.^[10]

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 guidon.^[11]

The War of 1812

Honorary Distinction: The non-emblazonable honorary distinction DEFENCE OF CANADA - 1812-1815 - DÉFENSE DU CANADA (awarded in commemoration of the Nova Scotia Fencible Infantry).^[12]

North West Rebellion.

NORTH WEST CANADA, 1885+^[13]

The South African War

SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1900+^[14]^[15]

The Great War

MOUNT SORREL 2-13 June 1916+
SOMME, 1916 1 July-18 November 1916+
ARRAS, 1917, '18 8 April-4 May 1917 and 26 August-3 September 1918+
YPRES, 1917 31 July-10 November 1917
HILL 70 15-25 August 1917+
AMIENS 8-11 August 1918+
HINDENBURG LINE 12 September-9 October 1918
PURSUIT TO MONS 28 September-11 November 1918+^[16]^[17]

Media

A Century of Rifles 1860 - 1960. The Halifax Rifles (R.C.A.C) (M) 'Cede Nullis' by John Gordon Quigley (Jan 1 1960)

External links

The halifax Rifles (RCAC) Official Home Page

Order of precedence

Preceded by The Governor General's Horse Guards	The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)	Succeeded by 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's)

Notes

^ http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090510/halifax_rifles_090510/20090510?hub=TopStories
^ 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.
^ http://www.canadiansoldiers.com CanadianSoldiers.com accessed 12 August 2014
^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^ http://www.canadiansoldiers.com CanadianSoldiers.com accessed 12 August 2014

[1] ttp://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090510/halifax_rifles_090510/20090510?hub=TopStories

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

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

[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] ttp://www.canadiansoldiers.com CanadianSoldiers.com accessed 12 August 2014

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

[17] ttp://www.canadiansoldiers.com CanadianSoldiers.com accessed 12 August 2014

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 | branch= [[Canadian Forces Primary Reserve]]
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+| type= Armour
-| size= Headquarters Company
+| size=
 | role= [[Armoured reconnaissance]]
 | command_structure= [[Royal Canadian Armoured Corps]]
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 ==Lineage==
+===The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)===
-The Halifax Rifles (RCAC) originated in Halifax, Nova Scotia on 14 May 1860. It was redesignated as the '''Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Rifles''' on 28 May 1869; as the '''63rd The Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Rifles''' on 5 November 1869; the '''63rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles''' on 13 May 1870 and the '''63rd Regiment "Halifax Rifles"''' on 8 May 1900. Following the Great War it was renamed '''The Halifax Rifles''' on 15 May 1920. During the Second World War it was renamed the '''2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Halifax Rifles''' on 1 January 1941 and '''The Halifax Rifles (Reserve)''' on 15 September 1944. Following the end of the War it was redesignated '''The Halifax Rifles''' on 30 November 1945 before being converted to armour and redesignated the '''23rd Armoured Regiment (Halifax Rifles), RCAC''' on 1 April 1946; as '''The Halifax Rifles (23rd Armoured Regiment)''' on 4 February 1949 and '''The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)''' on 19 May 1958. It was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 31 January 1965. On 28 July 2009, it was removed from the Supplementary Order of Battle and reactivated as a Reserve Force regiment of the Canadian Army.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+*Originated 14 May 1860 in Halifax, Nova Scotia as the Halifax Volunteer Battalion
+*Redesignated 28 May 1869 as the Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Rifles
+*Redesignated 5 November 1869 as the 63rd The Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Rifles
+*Redesignated 13 May 1870 as the 63rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles
+*Redesignated 8 May 1900 as the 63rd Regiment "Halifax Rifles"
+*Redesignated 15 May 1920 as The Halifax Rifles
+*Redesignated 1 January 1941 as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Halifax Rifles
+*Redesignated 15 September 1944 as The Halifax Rifles (Reserve)
+*Redesignated 30 November 1945 as The Halifax Rifles
+*1 April 1946 converted to armour and redesignated as the 23rd Armoured Regiment (Halifax Rifles), RCAC'
+*Redesignated 4 February 1949 as The Halifax Rifles (23rd Armoured Regiment)
+*Redesignated 19 May 1958 The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)
+*Reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 31 January 1965
+*Removed from the Supplementary Order of Battle and reactivated as a Canadian Army Reserve Force regiment on 28 July 2009<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
 ==Perpetuations==
+===The Great War===
-The Halifax Rifles (RCAC) perpetuate the '''[[40th 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>
+*[[40th 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==
 ===Fenian Raids===
-The '''Halifax Volunteer Battalion''' was called out on active service on 6 June 1866. The battalion, which guarded the Halifax Dockyard, was removed from active service on 31 July 1866.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+The Halifax Volunteer Battalion was called out on active service on 6 June 1866. The battalion, which guarded the Halifax Dockyard, was removed from active service on 31 July 1866.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
 ===The North West Rebellion===
-The '''63rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles''' mobilized three companies for active service on 10 April 1885 which served with the '''Halifax Provisional Battalion''' in the '''Alberta Column''' of the '''North-West Field Force'''. The companies 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>
+The 63rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles mobilized three companies for active service on 10 April 1885 which served with the Halifax Provisional Battalion in the Alberta Column of the North-West Field Force. The companies 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>
 ===The South African War===
-The '''63rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles''' 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 63rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles 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===
-Details of the '''63rd Regiment "Halifax Rifles"''' were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protective duty.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+Details of the 63rd Regiment "Halifax Rifles" were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protective duty.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
-The '''[[40th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF]]''' was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 18 October 1915. The battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 4 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the '''26th Reserve Battalion, CEF'''. The battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+The [[40th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF]] was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 18 October 1915. The battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 4 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 26th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 17 July 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===
-Details from the regiment were called out on service on 26 August 1939 and then placed on active service on 1 September 1939 as '''The Halifax Rifles, CASF (Details)''', for local protection duties. which were disbanded on 31 December 1940. The regiment mobilized the '''1st Battalion, The Halifax Rifles, CASF''' for active service on 1 January 1941. It was converted to armour and redesignated as the '''23rd Army Tank Battalion (The Halifax Rifles), CAC, CASF''' on 26 January 1942 and the '''23rd Army Tank Regiment (The Halifax Rifles), CAC, CASF''' on 15 May 1942. It embarked for Britain on 17 June 1943 as a unit of the 2nd Army Tank Brigade, [[4th Canadian Armoured Division]], where it provided reinforcements to units of the Canadian Corps in the field. The overseas regiment was disbanded on 1 November 1943.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+Details from the regiment were called out on service on 26 August 1939 and then placed on active service on 1 September 1939 as The Halifax Rifles, CASF (Details), for local protection duties. which were disbanded on 31 December 1940. The regiment mobilized the 1st Battalion, The Halifax Rifles, CASF for active service on 1 January 1941. It was converted to armour and redesignated as the 23rd Army Tank Battalion (The Halifax Rifles), CAC, CASF on 26 January 1942 and the 23rd Army Tank Regiment (The Halifax Rifles), CAC, CASF on 15 May 1942. It embarked for Britain on 17 June 1943 as a unit of the 2nd Army Tank Brigade, [[4th Canadian Armoured Division]], where it provided reinforcements to units of the Canadian Corps in the field. The overseas regiment was disbanded on 1 November 1943.<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
+===War In Afghanistan===
+The regiment contributed personnel to the various Task Forces which served in Afghanistan between 2009 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 [[guidon]].<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
-Those battle honours in BOLD TYPE are emblazoned on the Regiment’s guidon.
 ===The War of 1812===
+*Honorary Distinction: The non-emblazonable honorary distinction DEFENCE OF CANADA - 1812-1815 - DÉFENSE DU CANADA (awarded in commemoration of the Nova Scotia Fencible Infantry).<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
-Honorary Distinction
-The non-emblazonable honorary distinction DEFENCE OF CANADA - 1812-1815 - DÉFENSE DU CANADA (awarded in commemoration of the Nova Scotia Fencible Infantry).
 ===North West Rebellion.===
-*'''[[North-West Rebellion|NORTH WEST CANADA, 1885]]'''
+*{{smallcaps|[[North-West Rebellion|NORTH WEST CANADA, 1885]]}}+<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref>
-The South African War
+===The South African War===
-*'''[[Second Boer War|SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1900]]'''
+*{{smallcaps|[http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/history/wars/boerwar.htm SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1900]}}+<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref><ref>http://www.canadiansoldiers.com CanadianSoldiers.com accessed 12 August 2014</ref>
-The First World War
-MOUNT SORREL; SOMME, 1916; ARRAS, 1917, '18; HILL 70; YPRES, 1917; AMIENS; HINDENBURG LINE; PURSUIT TO MONS.
+===The Great War===
-*'''[[Battle of Mont Sorrel|MOUNT SORREL]]'''
+*{{smallcaps|[http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/history/battlehonours/westernfront/mountsorrel.htm MOUNT SORREL]}} 2-13 June 1916+
-*'''[[Battle of the Somme|SOMME, 1916]]'''
-*'''[[Battle of Arras (1917)|ARRAS, 1917]], [[Battle of Arras (1918)|'18]]'''
+*{{smallcaps|[[Battle of the Somme|SOMME, 1916]]}} 1 July-18 November 1916+
+*{{smallcaps|[[Battle of Arras (1917)|ARRAS, 1917]], [[Arras 1918 (Battle honour)|'18]]}} 8 April-4 May 1917 and  26 August-3 September 1918+
-*'''[[Battle of Hill 70|HILL 70]]'''
-*[[Battle of Passchendaele|Ypres 1917]]
+*{{smallcaps|[[Battle of Passchendaele|YPRES, 1917]]}} 31 July-10 November 1917
-*'''[[Battle of Amiens (1918)|AMIENS]]'''
+*{{smallcaps|[[Battle of Hill 70|HILL 70]]}} 15-25 August 1917+
+*{{smallcaps|[http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/history/battlehonours/westernfront/amiens.htm AMIENS]}} 8-11 August 1918+
-*[[Hindenburg Line|HINDENBURG LINE]]
+*{{smallcaps|[[Hindenburg Line|HINDENBURG LINE]]}} 12 September-9 October 1918
-*'''[[Battle of Mons|PURSUIT TO MONS]]'''
+*{{smallcaps|[[Hundred Days Offensive |PURSUIT TO MONS]]}} 28 September-11 November 1918+<ref>Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.</ref><ref>http://www.canadiansoldiers.com CanadianSoldiers.com accessed 12 August 2014</ref>
 == See also ==
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 == Media ==
 *A Century of Rifles 1860 - 1960. The Halifax Rifles (R.C.A.C) (M) 'Cede Nullis' by John Gordon Quigley (Jan 1 1960)
+==External links==
+*[http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/halifax-rifles/index.page The halifax Rifles (RCAC) Official Home Page]
 ==Order of precedence==
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Contents

Lineage

The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)

Perpetuations

The Great War

Operational history

Fenian Raids

The North West Rebellion

The South African War

The Great War

The Second World War

War In Afghanistan

Battle honours

The War of 1812

North West Rebellion.

The South African War

The Great War

See also

Media

External links

Order of precedence

Notes

Navigation menu

Halifax Rifles (RCAC): Difference between revisions

Revision as of 15:29, 12 August 2014

Lineage

The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)

Perpetuations

The Great War

Operational history

Fenian Raids

The North West Rebellion

The South African War

The Great War

The Second World War

War In Afghanistan

Battle honours

The War of 1812

North West Rebellion.

The South African War

The Great War

See also

Media

External links

Order of precedence

Notes

Navigation menu

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