The Yorkton Regiment
The Yorkton Regiment | |
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Active | 1924–1936 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Militia |
Type | Line infantry |
Role | Infantry |
Size | 1 battalion |
Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
Garrison/HQ | Yorkton, Saskatchewan |
Colors | Scarlet uniform with blue facings |
Engagements | First World War |
Battle honours |
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The Yorkton Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). It was formed in 1924, when The North Saskatchewan Regiment (1920–1924) was reorganized into four separate regiments, and was located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. In 1936, the regiment was converted from infantry to artillery and currently exists today as the 64th Field Battery, RCA.[1][2]
History[]
Organized on 15 May 1924, after the reorganization of The North Saskatchewan Regiment (1920–1924) into four separate regiments: The Saskatoon Regiment, The Prince Albert Volunteers, The Battleford Light Infantry and The Yorkton Regiment.[1]
Organization[]
- Regimental Headquarters and A Company (Yorkton, Saskatchewan)
- B Company (Melville, Saskatchewan)
- C Company (Kamsack, Saskatchewan)
- D Company (Buchanan, Saskatchewan)[1]
Disbandment and conversion[]
During the 1936 Canadian Militia reorganization, on 14 December 1936, The Yorkton Regiment was converted from infantry to artillery and was redesignated as the 64th (Yorkton) Field Battery, RCA (now the 64th Field Battery, RCA).[1]
Perpetuations[]
188th (Saskatchewan) Battalion, CEF[1]
Alliances[]
From 1924–1936, The Yorkton Regiment was allied to The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding).[2]
Battle honours[]
- Ypres, 1917[3]
- Arras, 1917, '18[4][5]
- Hill 70[6]
- Amiens[7]
- Hindenburg Line[8]
- The Great War, 1916–17[9]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
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- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-23). "WWI - Ypres, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1918". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Amiens". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Hindenburg Line". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - The Great War". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- Infantry regiments of Canada
- Former infantry regiments of Canada
- Military units and formations of Saskatchewan