The Scots Fusiliers of Canada

The Scots Fusiliers of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (later the Canadian Army). In 1965, the regiment was amalgamated with the Highland Light infantry of Canada to form the Highland Fusiliers of Canada (now the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada).[1] [2] [3]

Scots Fusiliers of Canada
Active1914 - 1965
Country Canada
BranchCanadian Militia
TypeLine Infantry
RoleInfantry
SizeOne Regiment
Garrison/HQKitchener, Ontario
MarchQuick - Highland Laddie, The British Grenadiers

Perpetuations

The Great War

Lineage
  • Originated on 21 September 1914 in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario when authorized as the 108th Regiment.[1] [2] [3]
  • Redesignated on 29 March 1920 as The Waterloo Regiment.
  • Redesignated on 3 August 1920 as the North Waterloo Regiment.
  • Redesignated on 15 September 1928 as The Scots Fusiliers of Canada.[1] [2] [3]
  • Redesignated on 5 March 1942 as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Scots Fusiliers of Canada.
  • Redesignated on 15 October 1943 as The Scots Fusiliers of Canada (Reserve).
  • Redesignated on 7 November 1945 as The Scots Fusiliers of Canada.
  • Converted on 1 April 1946 to artillery and redesignated as the 54th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Scots Fusiliers of Canada), RCA.[1] [2] [3] [4]
  • Converted on 1 December 1959 back to infantry and redesignated as The Scots Fusiliers of Canada.[1] [2] [3] [4]
  • Amalgamated on 26 February 1965 with The Highland Light Infantry of Canada. [1] [2] [3]

References
  • Barnes, RM, The Uniforms and History of the Scottish Regiments, London, Sphere Books Limited, 1972.
  1. "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
  2. Defence, National (2018-11-06). "The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  3. "www.canadiansoldiers.com". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  4. "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Artillery)" (PDF).
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