Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent
Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. It was first raised in 1869 but also perpetuates the 4th Battalion, Select Embodied Militia, from the War of 1812. From 1954 to 1968, as a reserve regiment, it also was given a subsidiary title as the 5th Battalion of the Van Doos. This association was ended in 1968.
The regiment is based in Rimouski, Quebec.
Lineage
The regiment, and the older units it perpetuates, have rendered front line service in three conflicts:- the War of 1812, for which it carries the battle honour and an honour for the Battle of the Chateauguay;
- the First World War ; and,
- the war in Afghanistan for which it carries a theatre honour.
Lineage chart of les Fusiliers du St-Laurent:
Abbreviation | Phrase |
Bn | Battalion |
Bon | Bataillon |
CASF | Canadian Active Service Force |
CEF | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Coys | Companies |
Infy | Infantry |
Regt | Regiment |
Régt | Régiment |
Alliances
- - The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Armoury