The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment

The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia and later the Canadian Army. First organized as the 42nd Brockville Battalion of Infantry in 1866, the regiment was later relocated to Pembroke, Ontario and Redesignated as the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Battalion of Infantry and became a Scottish regiment in 1927. The regiment was first converted to an air defence artillery regiment in 1946 but converted back to an infantry regiment in 1959. In 1992, the regiment was again converted to artillery as the 1st Air Defence Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA (currently the 42nd Field Artillery Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA).[1][2][3][4]

The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment
Active1866-1946, 1959-1992
Country Canada
BranchCanadian Militia (1863-1940)
Canadian Army (1940-1992)
TypeLine Infantry
RoleInfantry
SizeOne Regiment
Part ofNon-Permanent Active Militia (1871-1940)
Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (1940-1946)
Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (1946-1959)
Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (1959-1992)
Garrison/HQPembroke, Ontario
Motto(s)Fac et spera; Ich dien; Nemo me impune lacessit
MarchThe Highland Laddie
EngagementsFenian Raids
First World War
Second World War
Battle honours
  • Somme, 1916
  • Arras, 1917, ‘18
  • Ypres, 1917
  • Amiens
  • Hindenburg Line
  • Pursuit to Mons
  • Coriano
  • Misano Ridge
  • Casale
  • Naviglio Canal
  • Italy 1944-45
Insignia
Tartan(1927-1946) - Government

Lineage

The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment
  • Originated on 5 October 1866, in Brockville, Ontario, as the 42nd Brockville Battalion of Infantry.
  • Redesignated on 1 December 1897, as the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Battalion of Infantry.
  • Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Regiment.
  • Redesignated on 12 March 1920, as The Lanark and Renfrew Regiment.
  • Redesignated on 15 July 1927, as The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment.
  • Redesignated on 7 November 1940, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment.
  • Redesignated on 15 September 1944, as The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment (Reserve).
  • Converted to Air Defence Artillery on 1 April 1946, and Redesignated as the 59th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA.
  • Converted to Infantry on 1 December 1959, and Redesignated as The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment.
  • Converted to Air Defence Artillery on 10 November 1992, and Redesignated as the 1st Air Defence Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA (now the 42nd Field Artillery Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA).[2]

Perpetuations

History

Early History

On 5 October 1866, the 42nd Brockville Battalion of Infantry was authorized. Its Headquarters was at Brockville and had companies at Almonte, Brockville, Perth, Fitzroy (Kinburn), Lansdowne and Smith's

Falls, Ontario.[1]

The Fenian Raids

On 24 May 1870, the 42nd Brockville Battalion of Infantry was called out on active service. After serving on the St. Lawrence River frontier, the battalion was removed from active service on 2 June 1870.[2]

1890s-Early 1900s

After the regiment's headquarters was moved to Pembroke, Ontario; on 1 December 1897, the regiment was Redesignated as the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Battalion of Infantry.[1][2]

On 8 May 1900, the regiment was Redesignated as the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Regiment.[1]

The First World War

Though not mobilized itself for service overseas, the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Regiment would contribute volunteers to the 2nd Battalion (Eastern Ontario Regiment), CEF; the 21st Battalion (Eastern Ontario), CEF; the 38th Battalion (Ottawa), CEF; the 77th Battalion (Ottawa), CEF; and the 80th Battalion, CEF.[3]

On 22 December 1915, the 130th Battalion (Lanark and Renfrew), 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 12th Reserve Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 21 May 1917, the 130th Battalion was disbanded.[2]

On 15 July 1916, the 240th Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 3 May 1917, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 4 June 1917, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 7th Reserve Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 1 September 1917, the 240th Battalion was disbanded.[2]

Alliances

Battle Honours

The Great War

The Second World War

References
  1. "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
  2. Defence, National (28 January 2019). "1st Air Defence Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  3. "The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment [Canada]". 17 October 2007. Archived from the original on 17 October 2007. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  4. Barnes, RM (1972). The Uniforms and History of the Scottish Regiments. London: Sphere Books Limited.
  5. Defence, National (22 July 2019). "WWI - Somme, 1916". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  6. Defence, National (22 July 2019). "WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  7. Defence, National (22 July 2019). "WWI - Arras, 1918". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  8. Defence, National (23 July 2019). "WWI - Ypres, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  9. Defence, National (22 July 2019). "WWI - Amiens". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  10. Defence, National (22 July 2019). "WWI - Hindenburg Line". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  11. Defence, National (22 July 2019). "WWI - Pursuit to Mons". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
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