Norfolk Regiment of Canada

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Norfolk Regiment of Canada
Active1866-1936
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Militia
TypeRifles (1866-1928)
Line infantry (1928-1936)
RoleInfantry
SizeOne regiment
Part ofNon-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQSimcoe, Ontario
Motto(s)Latin: Pro Patria, lit. 'For Country'
EngagementsFirst World War
Battle honoursSee #Battle Honours

The Norfolk Regiment of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). First raised in the 1860’s as The Norfolk Rifles, the regiment was converted to a Line Regiment in 1928. In 1936, the regiment was converted from infantry to artillery and now forms part of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.[1][2][3]

Lineage[edit]

The Norfolk Regiment of Canada[edit]

  • Originated on 28 September 1866, in Simcoe, Ontario as the 39th Norfolk Battalion of Rifles.
  • Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 39th Regiment Norfolk Rifles.
  • Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as The Norfolk Rifles.
  • Redesignated on 15 November 1928, as The Norfolk Regiment of Canada.
  • Converted to artillery on 15 December 1936, and redesignated as the 25th (Norfolk) Field Brigade, RCA (now part of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA).[2]

Chart[edit]

Lineage chart[4]
186639th "Norfolk Bn of Rifles"
190039th Regt "Norfolk Rifles"
1915133rd "Overseas" Bn, CEF41st "Overseas" Fd Bty, CEF
1916Absorbed by 23rd Reserve Bn, CEF
1917Absorbed by 30th and 40th Bty, CFA, CEF
191841st Bty, CFA, CEF
1920Disbanded
19201st Bn (133rd Bn, CEF), The Norfolk Rifles2nd Battalion, The Norfolk Rifles [Reserve order of battle]
19281st Bn (133rd Bn, CEF), The Norfolk Regt of Canada2nd Battalion, The Norfolk Regiment of Canada
193625th (Norfolk) Fd Bde, RCADisbanded
194025th Reserve (Norfolk) Fd Bde, RCA
194245th Reserve (Norfolk) Fd Regt, RCA
194625th Fd Regt (Norfolk Regt), RCA
194625th Medium Regt (Norfolk Regt), RCA
56th Light Anti-Aircraft Regt (Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles), RCA
195456th Fd Regt (Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles), RCA

Perpetuations[edit]

History[edit]

Early history[edit]

On 28 September 1866, the 39th Norfolk Battalion of Rifles was authorized for service. Its regimental headquarters was at Simcoe and had companies at Simcoe, Villa Nova, Port Rowan, Walsingham (Pleasant Hill) and Waterford, Ontario.[1]

On 8 May 1900, the regiment was redesignated as 39th Regiment Norfolk Rifles.[1]

Great War[edit]

On 22 December 1915, the 133rd Battalion (Norfolk's Own), CEF was authorized for service and on 30 October 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 12 November 1916, the battalion’s personnel were absorbed by the 23rd Reserve Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 17 July 1917, the 133rd Battalion, CEF was disbanded.[2]

Organization[edit]

39th Norfolk Battalion of Rifles (28 September 1866)[edit]

  • Regimental Headquarters (Simcoe, Ontario)
  • No. 1 Company (Villa Nova Rifles) (Villa Nova, Ontario) (first raised on 15 October 1861 as the 1st Volunteer Militia Rifle Company of the County of Norfolk)
  • No. 2 Company (Fenwick Rifles) (Simcoe, Ontario) (first raised on 22 January 1862 as the Simcoe Volunteer Militia Rifle Company)
  • No. 3 Company (Port Rowan Rifles) (Port Rowan, Ontario) (first raised on 23 January 1863 as the Port Rowan Volunteer Militia Rifle Company)
  • No. 4 Company (Walsingham Centre Rifles) (Walsingham, Ontario) (first raised in January, 1863 as the Walsingham Volunteer Militia Rifle Company)
  • No. 5 Company (Waterford, Ontario) (first raised on 17 August 1866 as the Waterford Infantry Company)
  • No. 6 Company (Simcoe, Ontario) (first raised on 17 August 1866 as the Simcoe Infantry Company; later amalgamated with No. 2 Company)[3]

The Norfolk Rifles (01 March, 1921)[edit]

  • 1st Battalion (perpetuating the 133rd Battalion, CEF)
  • 2nd (Reserve) Battalion[3]

Alliances[edit]

Battle honours[edit]

Notable members[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
  2. ^ a b c Defence, National (2019-01-28). "56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  3. ^ a b c d e "The Norfolk Regiment of Canada". 2007-11-20. Archived from the original on 20 November 2007. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  4. ^ "56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA". www.canada.ca. 2019-01-28. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
  5. ^ "WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  6. ^ "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
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