Simcoe Foresters

The Simcoe Foresters was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1936, the regiment was amalgamated with The Grey Regiment to form The Grey and Simcoe Foresters.[1][2][3][4]

The Simcoe Foresters
Active1866-1936
Country
BranchCanadian Militia
TypeLine infantry
RoleInfantry
SizeOne battalion
Part ofNon-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQBarrie, Ontario
Motto(s)Latin: Spectemur agendo, lit. 'Let us be judged by our acts'
Engagements
Battle honoursSee #Battle honours

Lineage

The Simcoe Foresters
  • Originated on 14 September 1866, in Barrie, Canada West, as the 35th Simcoe Battalion of Infantry
  • Redesignated on 5 April 1867, as the 35th Battalion The Simcoe Foresters
  • Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 35th Regiment Simcoe Foresters
  • Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as The Simcoe Foresters
  • Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with The Grey Regiment and Redesignated as The Grey and Simcoe Foresters[2]

Perpetuations

Organization

35th Simcoe Battalion of Infantry (14 September 1866)
  • No. 1 Company (Barrie) (first raised on 27 December 1855 as the Barrie Volunteer Militia Rifle Company)
  • No. 2 Company (Collingwood) (first raised on 13 November 1856 as The First Volunteer Militia Rifle Company of Collingwood)
  • No. 3 Company (Cookstown) (first raised on 19 December 1861 as The 1st Volunteer Militia Rifle Company of Cookstown)
  • No. 4 Company (Bradford) (first raised on 9 January 1863 as the Bradford Volunteer Militia Company of Infantry)
  • No. 5 Company (Barrie) (first raised on 9 January 1863 as the Volunteer Militia Company of Infantry of Barrie)
  • No. 6 Company (Oro) (first raised on 8 June 1866 as the Oro Company of Infantry) Co. 6 moved to Huntsville, On. 1886-1907
  • No. 7 Company (Orillia) (first raised on 8 June 1866 as the Orillia Company of Infantry)[2]

The Simcoe Foresters (15 December 1920)
  • 1st Battalion (perpetuating the 157th Battalion, CEF)
  • 2nd (Reserve) Battalion (perpetuating the 177th Battalion, CEF)[4]

Battle honours

North West Rebellion

Great War

Notable members

Notes and references
  1. "Arras, 1918" selected to be borne on colours and appointments
  2. Selected to be borne on colours and appointments
  1. "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
  2. "The Grey and Simcoe Foresters". www.canada.ca. 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  3. "The Grey and Simcoe Foresters". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  4. "The Simcoe Foresters [Canada]". 2007-10-24. Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  5. "CEF Infantry Battalions" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
  6. "Battle Honours of North-West Rebellion (Militia)". www.regimentalrogue.com. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  7. "WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  8. "WWI - Arras, 1918". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  9. "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  10. "WWI - Ypres, 1917". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  11. "WWI - Amiens". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  12. "WWI - Hindenburg Line". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  13. "WWI - Pursuit to Mons". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
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