Simcoe Foresters
| The Simcoe Foresters | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1866-1936 |
| Country |
|
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Line infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Barrie, Ontario |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Spectemur agendo, lit. 'Let us be judged by our acts' |
| Engagements | |
| Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
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]
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
- Arras, 1917, '18[a][7][8]
- Hill 70[9]
- Ypres, 1917[b][10]
- Amiens[b][11]
- Hindenburg Line[b][12]
- Pursuit to Mons[b][13]
Notable members
- Major-General Sir Sam Steele KCMG CB MVO
- Lieutenant-Colonel William Edward O'Brien: Commanding officer of the York and Simcoe Provisional Battalion during the North-West Rebellion
- Major Sir Daniel Hunter McMillan KCMG
- Flight Lieutenant Alfred B. Thompson
- Captain Harry Jennings, Penetanguishene, served during the North-West Rebellion
Notes and references
- ^ a b "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ a b c "The Grey and Simcoe Foresters". www.canada.ca. 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "The Grey and Simcoe Foresters". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ a b "The Simcoe Foresters [Canada]". 2007-10-24. Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "CEF Infantry Battalions" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ "Battle Honours of North-West Rebellion (Militia)". www.regimentalrogue.com. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "WWI - Arras, 1918". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "WWI - Ypres, 1917". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "WWI - Amiens". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "WWI - Hindenburg Line". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "WWI - Pursuit to Mons". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.