Yukon Regiment Explained

Unit Name:The Yukon Regiment
Dates:19 March 1962 - 15 March 1965
Country: Canada
Branch:Canadian Army
Type:Line Infantry
Role:Infantry
Size:One Battalion
Command Structure:Royal Canadian Infantry Corps
Garrison:Whitehorse, Yukon

The Yukon Regiment was a short lived infantry regiment of the Canadian Army Reserve, currently on the Supplementary Order of Battle. The regiment originated in Whitehorse, Yukon on 19 March 1962, when 'The Yukon Regiment' was authorized to be formed. It was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle on 15 June 1968.[1] [2] [3]

Cap Badge

Description

On a maple leaf Gules the Crest of the Yukon Territory (On a wreath Or and Gules, a husky dog standing on a mount of snow proper) all above a scroll Argent inscribed THE YUKON REGIMENT in letters Sable.

Symbolism

The badge combines the red maple leaf of Canada, with a widely known official emblem of the Territory.

References

  1. Web site: Government of Canada. National Defence. 2004-11-09. Volume 3, Part 2: Infantry Regiments - THE YUKON REGIMENT. 2021-11-28. www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca.
  2. Web site: www.canadiansoldiers.com. 2021-11-28. www.canadiansoldiers.com.
  3. Web site: Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored). .