Recent content by Bill Smy

Examining issues of the Canada General Service Medal for the 1866 Fenian Raid in the Niagara peninsula, there seems to have been be two militia artillery units headquartered in St Catharines, Ontario. One, the St Catharines Garrison Artillery (sometimes known as Stokers' Battery), is known to...

The Governor General has approved Battle Honours which may be emblazoned on Regimental Colours. The Honours and the Regiments to which they have been granted are: a) “ DETROIT ” (already announced August 15, 2012; Battle fought, August 15-16, 1812) Royal Newfoundland Regiment 56th Field...

Is there any way, on line, to find the actual text of the MID for the First World War? If not, any suggestiions as to how to track down the MID?

HRH The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief of The Lincoln and Welland Regiment, will present new colours to her Regiment during the morning of Saturday, 18 September, at Queenston Heights. The War of 1812 Battle Honour "Niagara" is emblazoned on the new Regimental Colour, and the Regiment is...

ldSweat:-- Sorry, I will not be able to attend. I hope they ph a "Peoceedings" Bill Cupper I'm not sure that DHH uses that definition, but I don't know. bill

It would appear that there has been a change in thinking at DHH regarding perpetuation and Battle Honours. From the programme issued at the Military Muster held in Toronto before Prince Charles on 22 May 2012: “The five snare drums are commemorative items created to visually represent the...

It would appear that there has been a chnge in thinking at DHH regarding perpetuation and Battle Honours. From the programme issued at the Military Muster held in Toronto before Prince Charles on 22 May 2012: “The five snare drums are commemorative items created to visually represent the...

I've just finished reading Peter Vronsky's book, "Ridgeway: The American Invasujion and the 1866 Battle That Made Canada". It's the best account and analysis of the battle that I've come across. There are a few minor errrors:p 17, the 13th Bn is today The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, (RHLI)...

Considerable activity among Fenians in the United States in March of 1866 caused the Governor General to place some 14,000 Canadian militiamen on Active Service. This mobilization helped formulate plans to defend both Canada East and Canada West. During the call-out Canadian militia were posted...

As a general rule perpetuation of a CEF Battalion was determined by the pre war militia regiment which had provided the largest number of men on mobilization. It is difficult to rationalize the decision that governed the perpetuation of the 176th Battalion. 1152 Officers and Men joined the...

During the Battle Of Queenston Heights, 13 October 1812, an American regimental colour belonging to a New York State infantry regiment was captured by a soldier from one of the flank companies of the 2nd Regiment of Lincoln Militia. The Americans surrendered a short time after.              ...

I’ve been following this discussion and believe many of the points, while interesting, are off the point. I think that everyone will agree the concept and rules of the grant of Battle Honours were developed in response to a perceived need. In the same way the 1855 rule, perpetuation, and the...

The Canadian artillery underwent a re-organization in England, and the 7th Field Battery, CFA, from St Catharines was re-numbered the 10th Field Battery and assigned to the 3rd Artillery Brigade before going to France. After years of searching, I have come to the conclusion that there are no...

What is the origin of the tradition of Officers serving Other Ranks Christmas dinner?

As I understand it, the rules for perpetuation were different than those set down for the award of battle honours. A committee was set up in 1919 to devise a scheme to preserve the "traditions and identity, the several units (especially the Infantry Battalions) of the Canadian Expeditionary...