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

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

Notable members

Notes and references

  1. ↑ "Arras, 1918" selected to be borne on colours and appointments
  2. 1 2 3 4 Selected to be borne on colours and appointments
  1. 1 2 "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
  2. 1 2 3 "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. 1 2 "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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