Simcoe Foresters
| The Simcoe Foresters | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1866-1936 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | One Regiment |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Barrie, Ontario |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Spectemur Agendo, lit. 'Let Us Be Judged By Our Acts' |
| Engagements | North-West Rebellion Second Boer Warr First World War |
| 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, Ontario, 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, ON) (first raised on 27 December 1855 as the Barrie Volunteer Militia Rifle Company)
- No. 2 Company (Collingwood, ON) (first raised on 13 November 1856 as The First Volunteer Militia Rifle Company of Collingwood)
- No. 3 Company (Cookstown, ON) (first raised on 19 December 1861 as The 1st Volunteer Militia Rifle Company of Cookstown)
- No. 4 Company (Bradford, ON) (first raised on 9 January 1863 as the Bradford Volunteer Militia Company of Infantry)
- No. 5 Company (Barrie, ON) (first raised on 9 January 1863 as the Volunteer Militia Company of Infantry of Barrie)
- No. 6 Company (Oro, ON) (first raised on 8 June 1866 as the Oro Company of Infantry)
- No. 7 Company (Orillia, ON) (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
The Great War
- Arras, 1917, ‘18[7][8]
- Hill 70[9]
- Ypres, 1917[10]
- Amiens[11]
- Hindenburg Line[12]
- Pursuit to Mons[13]
References
- ^ a b "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
- ^ a b c Defence, National (2018-10-24). "The Grey and Simcoe Foresters". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "The Grey and Simcoe Foresters". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ a b "The Simcoe Foresters [Canada]". web.archive.org. 2007-10-24. Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "CEF Infantry Battalions" (PDF).
- ^ "Battle Honours of North-West Rebellion (Militia)". www.regimentalrogue.com. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1918". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-23). "WWI - Ypres, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Amiens". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Hindenburg Line". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Pursuit to Mons". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-08-12.