Carleton Light Infantry

The Carleton Light Infantry 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 York Regiment to form The Carleton and York Regiment.[1][2][3]

The Carleton Light Infantry
Active1869-1936
Country Canada
BranchCanadian Militia
TypeLight Infantry
RoleInfantry
SizeOne Regiment
Part ofNon-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQWoodstock, NB
EngagementsFirst World War
Battle honoursSee #Battle Honours

Lineage

The Carleton Light Infantry

  • Originated on 10 September 1869, in Woodstock, New Brunswick, as The Carleton Light Infantry.
  • Redesignated on 5 November 1869, as the 67th Battalion, The Carleton Light Infantry.
  • Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 67th Regiment Carleton Light Infantry.
  • Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The Carleton Light Infantry.
  • Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with The York Regiment and Redesignated as The Carleton and York Regiment.[2]

Perpetuations

History

Early history

On 10 September 1869, The Carleton Light Infantry was authorized for service with companies at Centreville, Richmond, Victoria, Waterville, Brighton and Woodstock.[1]

On 5 November 1869, the unit was Redesignated as the 67th Battalion The Carleton Light Infantry.[1]

On 8 May 1900, the 67th Battalion The Carleton Light Infantry was Redesignated as the 67th Regiment The Carleton Light Infantry.[1]

The Great War

On 6 August 1914, Details of the 67th Regiment, The Carleton Light Infantry were placed on active service for local protective duty.[2]

On 22 December 1915, the 104th Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 28 June 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, the battalion provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 24 January 1917, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 105th Battalion (Prince Edward Island Highlanders), CEF. On 27 July 1918, the 104th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.[2]

Alliances

Battle honours

Notable members

References

  1. "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
  2. Defence, National (2018-11-05). "The Royal New Brunswick Regiment". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  3. "The Carleton Light Infantry". 2007-12-01. Archived from the original on 1 December 2007. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
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  9. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1918". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  10. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Vimy, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  11. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  12. Defence, National (2019-07-23). "WWI - Ypres, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  13. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Passchendaele". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  14. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Amiens". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  15. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Scarpe, 1918". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  16. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Drocourt-Quéant". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  17. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Hindenburg Line". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  18. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Canal du Nord". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  19. Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Valenciennes". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
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