The Assiniboia Regiment | |
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Active | 1905-1936 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Militia |
Type | Line infantry |
Role | Infantry |
Size | One regiment |
Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
Garrison/HQ | Moosomin, Saskatchewan |
Engagements | First World War |
Battle honours |
Amiens Arras, 1918 |
The Assiniboia Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was converted to artillery and today forms part of the 10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.[1][2][3]
History[]
On 6 August 1914, details from the 95th Saskatchewan Regiment were placed on active service for local protection duties.[2]
On 15 July 1916, the 217th (Qu'Appelle) Battalion, CEF was authorized for service, and on 2 June 1917, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 9 June 1917, the battalion’s personnel were absorbed by the 19th Reserve Battalion, CEF, to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 1 September 1917, the 217th Battalion was disbanded.[2]
Through the 217th Battalion, the regiment was awarded two battle honours:
- Amiens[4]
- Arras, 1918[5]
Until its conversion into artillery in 1936 the regiment perpetuated the 217th Battalion, CEF.[1]
Regimental lineage[]
- Originated on 3 July 1905, as a regiment of infantry in the districts of Assiniboia and Saskatchewan.
- Redesignated on 2 April 1907, as the 95th Regiment and converted to a rifle regiment on 1 May 1908.
- Redesignated on 1 June 1909, as the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles.
- Reorganized on 1 April 1912, into two separate regiments: the 95th (Saskatchewan) Regiment and the 105th Regiment (now The North Saskatchewan Regiment).
- Amalgamated on 15 March 1920, with the 60th Rifles of Canada and redesignated as The South Saskatchewan Regiment.
- Reorganized on 15 May 1924, into five regiments: The Weyburn Regiment, The Saskatchewan Border Regiment, The Regina Rifle Regiment, The South Saskatchewan Regiment (now The Saskatchewan Dragoons) and The Assiniboia Regiment.
- Converted from infantry to artillery on 1 December 1936, and redesignated as the 22nd (Assiniboia) Field Brigade, RCA (now part of the 10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA).[2]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)". https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/Documents/RG9-58_EN-final.pdf.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Defence, National (2019-01-28). "10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA". https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/official-military-history-lineages/lineages/artillery-regiments/10th-field-artillery-regiment.html.
- ↑ "The Assiniboia Regiment [Canada"]. 2007-11-29. http://www.regiments.org/regiments/na-canada/volmil/sk-inf/924assin.htm.
- ↑ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Amiens". https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/battle-honours-honorary-distinctions/ww1-amiens.html.
- ↑ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1918". https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/battle-honours-honorary-distinctions/arras-1918.html.
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