Irish Canadian Rangers
The Irish Canadian Rangers were an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army).[1]
| Irish Canadian Rangers | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1914 - 1936 |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | One Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Montreal, QC |
| Battle honours | The Great War, 1916–17 |
History
First authorized on 29 August 1914 as the 55th Regiment in Montreal, Quebec.[1] It recruited primarily from Montreal's Irish community and provided men for the 199th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.[2][3]
On 1 April 1920, it was redesignated as The Irish Canadian Rangers as part of the 1920 Canadian Militia Reorganization following the Otter Commission.
On 1 February 1936, The Irish Canadian Rangers were disbanded along with 13 other regiments as part of the 1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization.[1][4]
Battle Honours
- The Great War, 1916–17
References
- "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
- "All in one with the Irish Canadian Rangers 199th Overseas Battalion". www.loc.gov. 1914. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
- "The Montreal Irish and the Great War" (PDF).
- "www.canadiansoldiers.com". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
- Defence, National (2018-02-16). "Perpetuations". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
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