Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent

Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. It was first raised in 1869 but also perpetuates the 4th Battalion, Select Embodied Militia, from the War of 1812. 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.[1][2]

Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent
Insignia of les Fusiliers du St-Laurent
Active1869–present
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Army
TypeLine infantry
Part of35 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison/HQRHQ – Rimouski, Quebec
Motto(s)French: J'y suis en garde (I am on guard)
March"Rêves canadiens"
Engagements
Battle honoursSee #Battle honours
Websitewww.canada.ca/en/army/corporate/2-canadian-division/les-fusiliers-du-st-laurent.html

The regiment is based in Rimouski, Quebec.

Lineage

Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent
  • Originated on 9 April 1869, in Rivière du Loup, Quebec, as The Provisional Battalion of Temiscouata
  • Amalgamated on 12 January 1883, with The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski and Redesignated as the 89th Témiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry
  • Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 89th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment
  • Redesignated on 29 March 1920, as Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski
  • Redesignated on 1 October 1920, as Les Fusiliers du St. Laurent
  • Redesignated on 1 May 1922, as the Fusiliers du St. Laurent
  • Redesignated on 3 January 1942, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, Fusiliers du St. Laurent
  • Redesignated on 1 June 1945, as the Fusiliers du St. Laurent
  • Amalgamated on 1 September 1954, with Le Régiment de Montmagny and Redesignated as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment)
  • Redesignated on 9 November 1963, as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment)
  • Redesignated on 1 April 1968, as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent[1]

The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski
  • Originated on 9 April 1869, in Rimouski, Quebec, as The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski
  • Amalgamated on 12 January 1883, with The Provisional Battalion of Temiscouata and Redesignated as the 89th Témiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry[1]

Le Régiment de Montmagny
  • Originated on 9 April 1869, in Montmagny, Quebec, as The Battalion of Montmagny and l'Islet
  • Redesignated on 5 November 1869, as the 61st Montmagny and l'Islet Battalion
  • Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 61st Montmagny and l'Islet Regiment
  • Redesignated on 1 August 1902, as the 61st Régiment de Montmagny
  • Redesignated on 29 March 1920, as Le Régiment de Montmagny
  • Redesignated on 15 March 1942, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Montmagny
  • Redesignated on 1 June 1945, as Le Régiment de Montmagny
  • Amalgamated on 1 September 1954, with Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent and Redesignated as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment)[1]

Lineage chart
Lineage chart[3]
18124th Bn, Select Embodied Militia2nd Militia Light Infy BnCanadian Chasseurs
1815DisbandedDisbandedDisbanded
1862Independent infy coys
1863Independent infy coys
1868Independent infy coys
1869The Provisional Bn of "Temiscouata"The Provisional Bn of RimouskiThe Bn of "Montmagny and l'Islet"
186961st Montmagny and l'Islet Bn
188389th "Témiscouata and Rimouski" Bn of Infy
190089th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regt61st Montmagny and l'Islet Regt
190261st Régt de Montmagny
1916189th "Overseas" Bn, CEF
1916Absorbed by 69th "Overseas" Bn, CEF
19201st Bn (189th Bn, CEF), Le Régt Témiscouata and Rimouski2nd Bn,[lower-alpha 1] Le Régt Témiscouata and Rimouski1st Bn, Le Régt de Montmagny2nd Bn,[lower-alpha 1] Le Régt de Montmagny
19221st Bn (189th Bn, CEF), Fusiliers du St. Laurent2nd Bn, Fusiliers du St. Laurent
1936Fusiliers du St. LaurentDisbandedLe Régt de MontmagnyDisbanded
19421st Bn, Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent, CASF2nd (Reserve) Bn, Fusiliers du St. Laurent3rd (Reserve) Bn, Fusiliers du St. Laurent1st Bn, Le Régt de Montmagny, CASF2nd (Reserve) Bn, Le Régt de Montmagny
1944Le Régt de Gaspé-BonaventureDisbanded
1945DisbandedFusiliers du St. LaurentLe Régt de Montmagny
1946Disbanded
1954Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5th Bn, Royal 22e Régt)
1963Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5e Bon, Royal 22e Régt)
1968Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent
2012Perpetuates War of 1812 units

The regiment celebrated 150 years of continuous service in 2019.[4]

Perpetuations

War of 1812

First World War

Operational history

First World War

On 6 August 1914, details of the 89th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment were placed on active service for local protection duties.[1]

On 15 July 1916, the 189th (Canadien-Français) Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 27 September 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 6 October 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 69th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 8 December 1917, the 189th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.[1]

Organization

Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski (01 November, 1920)
  • 1st Battalion (perpetuating the 189th Battalion, CEF)
  • 2nd (Reserve) Battalion[2]

Fusiliers du St. Laurent (01 May, 1922)

Fusiliers du St. Laurent (2023)
  • Regimental Headquarters (Rimouski)
  • A Company (Rivière-du-Loup)
  • B Company (Rimouski)
  • C Company (Matane, Quebec)

Alliances

Battle honours

The regiment, and the older units it perpetuates, have rendered front line service in three conflicts. All four battle honours are emblazoned on the regimental colours.

War of 1812

First World War

Afghanistan

Notable members

Armoury
Site Date(s) Designated Description Image
Rimouski Armoury
65 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street East
Rimouski, Quebec		 1910-11 Canada's Register of Historic Places; Recognized – 1991 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings

Housing Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent, this centrally located red brick structure's compact, solid volume creates a strong visual presence

See also

Notes and references
  1. Reserve order of battle
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  2. "Fusiliers du St. Laurent [Canada]". 2007-10-20. Archived from the original on 2007-10-20. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  3. "Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent". www.canada.ca. 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  4. "ICI Bas-St-Laurent: Les Fusiliers du Saint-Laurent célèbrent leurs 150 ans". Radio Canada (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  5. "DND/CF | Backgrounder | The Creation of the Commemorative Theatre Honour and Honorary Distinction "Defence of Canada – 1812-1815 – Défense du Canada"". 2013-05-22. Archived from the original on 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  6. "War of 1812 - Defence of Canada". Government of Canada. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  7. "DND/CF | Backgrounder | War Of 1812 Battle Honours". 2013-05-22. Archived from the original on 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  8. "War of 1812 - Châteauguay". Government of Canada. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  9. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1917". Government of Canada. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  10. "South-West Asia Theatre Honours". Prime Minister of Canada. 2014-05-12. Archived from the original on 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
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