| Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Line infantry |
| Part of | 35 Canadian Brigade Group |
| Garrison/HQ | RHQ – Rimouski, Quebec. |
| Motto(s) | J'y suis en garde |
| March | Rêves Canadiens |
| Engagements |
Boer War World War I Arras (1917) |
| Battle honours | Châteauguay;[1] Defence of Canada – 1812–1815;[2] Arras, 1917[3] |
Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces. It was first raised in 1869. From 1954 to 1968, as a reserve regiment, it also was given a subsidiary title as the 5th Battalion of the Van Doos. This association was ended in 1968.
The regiment is based in Rimouski, Quebec.
Alliances[]
United Kingdom - The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Armoury[]
| Site | Date(s) | Designated | Location | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimouski Armoury 65 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street East | 1910-11 | Canada's Register of Historic Places; Recognized - 1991 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings | Rimouski, Quebec |
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Order of precedence[]
References[]
- ↑ "War of 1812 Battle Honours". Department of National Defence. September 14, 2012. http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?id=4389. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ↑ "The Creation of the Commemorative Theatre Honour and Honorary Distinction "Defence of Canada – 1812-1815 – Défense du Canada"". Department of National Defence. September 14, 2012. http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?id=4378. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ↑ "Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent". Official Lineages Volume 3, Part 2: Infantry Regiments. Directorate of History and Heritage. October 2010. http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/his/ol-lo/vol-tom-3/par2/fsl-eng.asp. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
External links[]
- Army.ca "Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent" (FSL)
- Army.ca "Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent"
See also[]
- The Canadian Crown and the Canadian Forces
- Military history of Canada
- History of the Canadian Army
- Canadian Forces
- List of armouries in Canada
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