Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal |
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The cap badge of Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal
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| Active | 1869–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Light infantry |
| Size | 1 battalion |
| Part of | 34 Canadian Brigade Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Montreal, Quebec |
| Motto(s) | Nunquam retrorsum (Never backward) |
| March | "The Jockey of York" |
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| Notable commanders |
Lt.-Col. (later Gen.) Jacques Alfred Dextraze |
Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal is a special army unit in Canada. It is part of the Canadian Army's Reserve Force. This means its members are part-time soldiers. They train to be ready if Canada needs them. The unit is based in Montreal, Quebec. Their motto, "Nunquam retrorsum," means "Never backward."
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History of Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal
This army unit started a long time ago in Montreal, Quebec. It was formed on June 18, 1869. Back then, it was called The Mount Royal Rifles.
Over the years, its name changed several times:
- In 1869, it became the 65th Battalion, Mount Royal Rifles.
- In 1900, it was named the 65th Regiment "Mount Royal Rifles".
- In 1902, it changed to the 65th Regiment "Carabiniers Mont-Royal".
- In 1920, it became Les Carabiniers Mont-Royal.
- Finally, on April 15, 1931, it got its current name: Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal.
The unit also had different parts over time. For example, in 1920, it had two battalions. One was for active duty, and the other was a reserve unit.
Honoring Past Units
Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal keeps the history of several older army units alive. This is called "perpetuation." It means they honor the traditions and achievements of these past units.
They perpetuate the history of:
- The 2nd and 3rd Battalions (City of Montreal) from the War of 1812.
- The Longue-Pointe and Pointe-Claire Divisions from the War of 1812.
- The 69th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF from the First World War.
- The 150th Battalion (Carabiniers Mont-Royal), CEF also from the First World War.
What They Did in Wars
Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal has a long history of serving Canada in different conflicts.
North-West Rebellion (1885)
The unit was called to active duty in 1885. They were known as the 65th Mounted Rifles, "Mount Royal Rifles". They served in what was called the Alberta Column. This was during a conflict in Western Canada. They finished their service in July 1885.
The First World War (1914-1918)
During the First World War, parts of the regiment helped protect local areas in Canada.
Two other battalions, whose history Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal now honors, also played a big role:
- The 69th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF went to Britain in 1916. They sent soldiers to help the Canadian forces fighting in Europe.
- The 150th Battalion (Carabiniers Mont-Royal), CEF also went to Britain in 1916. They also sent soldiers to help the Canadian Corps.
The Second World War (1939-1945)
Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal played a very important part in the Second World War.
- On September 1, 1939, the unit mobilized for active service.
- They went to Iceland in 1940 for garrison duty. This means they were stationed there to protect the area.
- Later in 1940, they moved to Great Britain.
- A key moment was their involvement in the Dieppe Raid on August 19, 1942. This was a difficult raid on the coast of France.
- In July 1944, they returned to France as part of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. They fought in North-West Europe until the war ended in 1945.
Another part of the regiment, the 3rd Battalion, Les Fusiliers de Mont-Royal, CASF, was also active. They served in Canada, helping with home defense.
War In Afghanistan (2002-2014)
More recently, many soldiers from Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal helped in Afghanistan. Over 20% of their soldiers served in different missions there between 2002 and 2014.
Battle Honours
Battle honours are special awards given to military units. They recognize bravery and success in important battles or campaigns. The honours listed in bold are proudly displayed on the regiment's flag, called the regimental colour.
War of 1812
- Defence of Canada – 1812–1815
North West Rebellion
- North-West Canada, 1885
First World War
- Ypres, 1915, '17
- Festubert, 1915
- Somme, 1916
- Arras, 1917, '18
- Hill 70
- Amiens
- Hindenburg Line
- Pursuit to Mons
Second World War
- Dieppe
- Bourguébus Ridge
- St. André-sur-Orne
- Verrières Ridge–Tilly-la-Campagne
- Falaise
- Falaise Road
- The Laison
- Forêt de la Londe
- Dunkirk, 1944
- Antwerp–Turnhout Canal
- The Scheldt
- Woensdrecht
- South Beveland
- The Rhineland
- The Hochwald
- Xanten
- The Rhine
- Groningen
- Oldenburg
- North-West Europe, 1942, 1944–1945
South-West Asia
- Afghanistan
Regimental Associations
Former members of Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal can join special groups. These groups help keep the spirit of the regiment alive. They include associations for officers and sergeants.
Regimental Headquarters
The main office for Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal is located at:
- Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal
- 3721 Henri-Julien Street
- Montreal, QC H2X 3H4
Armoury
The unit's home is the Manège Henri-Julien. This building is located at 3721 Henri Julien Street in Montreal, Quebec. It was built in 1911. It's a historic building, recognized by Canada's Register of Historic Places.
Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal Museum
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| Location | 3721 Henri-Julien Avenue Montreal, QC Canada |
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| Type | Regimental Museum |
The Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal Museum is inside the Armoury building. It was designed by Raoul Adolphe Brassard, who was an officer in the regiment.
The museum is a place to learn about the regiment's history. It has uniforms, medals, patches, and old photographs. It also shows other items that tell the story of the soldiers' lives. The museum is open on Tuesday evenings and by appointment. Its goal is to collect and show things that explain the regiment's military life in Montreal, both in times of peace and war.
Order of Precedence
| Preceded by 6e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment |
Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal | Succeeded by The Princess Louise Fusiliers |
This section shows where Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal stands in the official order of Canadian Army units. It's like a ranking system for military ceremonies.
Images for kids
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Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal
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Infantrymen of Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal in front of Charlottenburger Tor, Berlin, Germany, 14 July 1945
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Infantrymen of Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, Groningen, Netherlands
