Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent explained
| Unit Name: | Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent |
| Dates: | 1869–present |
| Country: | Canada |
| Branch: | Canadian Army |
| Type: | Line infantry |
| Command Structure: | 35 Canadian Brigade Group |
| Garrison: | RHQ – Rimouski, Quebec |
| Motto: | fr|J'y suis en garde|I am on guard |
| March: | "fr|Rêves canadiens" |
| Battle Honours: | See - Battle honours
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fr|Les Fusiliers du S<sup>t</sup>-Laurent is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. 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 fr|[[Royal 22nd Regiment|Royal 22<sup>e</sup> Régiment]]. This association was ended in 1968.[1] [2] The regiment celebrated 150 years of continuous service in 2019.[3]
The regiment is based in Rimouski, Quebec.
Lineage
fr|Les Fusiliers du S<sup>t</sup>-Laurent
- Originated on 9 April 1869, in Rivière du Loup, Quebec, as The Provisional Battalion of Temiscouata
- Amalgamated on 12 January 1883, with The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski and Redesignated as the 89th Témiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry
- Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 89th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment
- Redesignated on 29 March 1920, as Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski
- Redesignated on 1 October 1920, as Les Fusiliers du St. Laurent
- Redesignated on 1 May 1922, as the Fusiliers du St. Laurent
- Redesignated on 3 January 1942, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, Fusiliers du St. Laurent
- Redesignated on 1 June 1945, as the Fusiliers du St. Laurent
- Amalgamated on 1 September 1954, with Le Régiment de Montmagny and Redesignated as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment)
- Redesignated on 9 November 1963, as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment)
- Redesignated on 1 April 1968, as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent
The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski
- Originated on 9 April 1869, in Rimouski, Quebec, as The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski
- Amalgamated on 12 January 1883, with The Provisional Battalion of Temiscouata and redesignated as the 89th Témiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry
Le Régiment de Montmagny
- Originated on 9 April 1869, in Montmagny, Quebec, as The Battalion of Montmagny and l'Islet
- Redesignated on 5 November 1869, as the 61st Montmagny and l'Islet Battalion
- Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 61st Montmagny and l'Islet Regiment
- Redesignated on 1 August 1902, as the 61st Régiment de Montmagny
- Redesignated on 29 March 1920, as Le Régiment de Montmagny
- Redesignated on 15 March 1942, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Montmagny
- Redesignated on 1 June 1945, as Le Régiment de Montmagny
- Amalgamated on 1 September 1954, with Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent and redesignated as Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent (5th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment)
Lineage chart
Perpetuations
War of 1812
- 4th Battalion, Select Embodied Militia
- 2nd Militia Light Infantry Battalion
- Canadian Chasseurs
First World War
Operational history
First World War
On 6 August 1914, details of the 89th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment were placed on active service for local protection duties.
On 15 July 1916, the 189th (Canadien-Français) Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 27 September 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 6 October 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 69th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 8 December 1917, the 189th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.
Organization
Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski (01 November, 1920)
- 1st Battalion (perpetuating the 189th Battalion, CEF)
- 2nd (Reserve) Battalion
Fusiliers du St. Laurent (01 May, 1922)
Fusiliers du St. Laurent (2023)
- Regimental Headquarters (Rimouski)
- A Company (Rivière-du-Loup)
- B Company (Rimouski)
- C Company (Matane, Quebec)
Alliances
Battle honours
The regiment, and the older units it perpetuates, have rendered front line service in three conflicts. All four battle honours are emblazoned on the regimental colours.
Armoury
The Rimouski Armoury is at 65 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street East, Rimouski, Quebec, built 1910-11 is on Canada's Register of Historic Places from 1991.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Defence. National. 2018-10-24. Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent. 2022-10-31. Government of Canada.
- Web site: 2007-10-20. Fusiliers du St. Laurent [Canada]]. 2022-10-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20071020112852/http://www.regiments.org/regiments/na-canada/volmil/qc-inf/089FusStL.htm. 2007-10-20.
- Web site: ICI Bas-St-Laurent: Les Fusiliers du Saint-Laurent célèbrent leurs 150 ans. 2020-01-27. Radio Canada. fr-ca.
- Web site: 2013-05-22 . The Creation of the Commemorative Theatre Honour and Honorary Distinction "Defence of Canada – 1812-1815 – Défense du Canada" . 2022-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130522211046/http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?id=4378 . 2013-05-22 .
- Web site: 2019-07-22 . War of 1812 - Defence of Canada . 2022-10-31 . Government of Canada.
- Web site: 2013-05-22 . War Of 1812 Battle Honours . 2022-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130522211032/http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?id=4389 . 2013-05-22 .
- Web site: 2019-07-22 . War of 1812 - Châteauguay . 2022-10-31 . Government of Canada.
- Web site: National Defence . 2019-07-22 . WWI - Arras, 1917 . 2022-10-31 . Government of Canada.
- Web site: 2014-05-12 . South-West Asia Theatre Honours . Prime Minister of Canada . 2022-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140512231549/http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2014/05/09/south-west-asia-theatre-honours . 2014-05-12 .
