Canadian Forces Base Calgary , also CFB Calgary , was a Canadian Forces Base in Calgary, Alberta .
82-638: The Canadian Militia opened the Currie Barracks on the southwestern edge of Calgary in 1933, occupying a property on the level plateau above the south slope of the Bow River valley. The facility was named after the recently deceased General Sir Arthur Currie , commander of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on the Western Front during World War I . Over the next decade, the facility housed
164-689: A Canada Safeway ) have also been built in the northwest corner of the former PMQ lands. The redevelopment of Garrison Woods won numerous awards from the residential development community, including the Honour Award for Planning Excellence from the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Grand SAM Award from the Canadian Home Builders' Association . An article in Maclean's Magazine reported that
246-639: A battle honour for the regiment, even though they were not allowed to wear the QOR cap badge in South Africa. Details of the regiment were placed on active service on August 6, 1914, for local protection duties. In the First World War, none of the existing militia infantry regiments in Canada were formally mobilized. In 1914 The Queen's Own formed the 3rd Canadian Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF . The 3rd Battalion, CEF
328-526: A capote , a breechcloth , leggings, a blanket, moccasins, a knife and two shirts, The clothing did not constitute a military uniform but was simply Canadian-style civilian wear. Since these men were not paid, this was a relatively economical way of maintaining an effective militia. The men were noted as excellent shots (most came with their own rifle, powder and bullets), and in better physical condition than regulars, because of their tough life, farming, fishing and hunting. Volunteer militiamen were used to support
410-667: A combination of personnel from the Canadian Infantry Corps and Royal Canadian Army Service Corps , along with personnel from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). During the Second World War a triangular air strip was constructed on the property, south of the Barracks. Two British Commonwealth Air Training Plan stations operated out of the facility: No. 3 Service Flying Training School, with seven hangars on
492-455: A company(-) of paratroopers to the 3 RCR parachute company when required. The battalion deploys by parachute on numerous Field Training Exercises during the year and during divisional exercises during the summer. The Canadian Forces SkyHawks Parachute Demonstration Team has also had support from The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, with several members joining the elite demonstration team. The 2nd Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada
574-486: A compulsory militia of settlers from every parish was raised in order to support the military of New France in the defence and expansion of the colony. Sedentary militia units were also raised by the British, to defend its colonies and to support British military operations on the continent. The sedentary militia eventually fell into disuse in the late-19th century, although vestiges of the sedentary militia system continued into
656-537: A large number of houses were first purchased by single women. Redevelopment of the areas west of Crowchild Trail, including military facilities, a parade ground, and single-person residential housing, began at the same time. Planning for the disposition of the land and its facilities took longer to plan out, and in the meantime warehouses and hangars were converted into offices, theatrical rehearsal spaces, and several buildings were used as studios by movie and television production companies for shows such as Honey, I Shrunk
738-458: A number of major changes to Canada's military. As a result, the Currie Barracks were redesignated Canadian Forces Base Calgary (CFB Calgary) on March 14, 1966. As a former Canadian Army facility, the newly designated CFB Calgary fell under Force Mobile Command , the new command for Canada's land forces. Camp Wainwright at Denwood, Alberta, became a satellite auxiliary training camp under
820-748: A number of occasions in the latter half of the 19th century, including the Fenian raids of 1870–71 , the Wolseley expedition , the North-West Rebellion , and the Second Boer War . The Second Boer War saw more than 8,000 volunteers raised for service in South Africa, from 82 different militia units. From 1875 to 1904, the officer heading the Canadian Militia was the General Officer Commanding
902-531: A parade square, firing range, ropes course, school, housing, running track, and garages. In 1968 Sarcee Barracks was united with Currie Barracks to form CFB Calgary, and in 1981 the base was renamed "Harvey Barracks" after Frederick Harvey . The pending unification of the Royal Canadian Navy , Canadian Army , and Royal Canadian Air Force to form the Canadian Forces on February 1, 1968, precipitated
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#1732848977719984-504: A piece of land expropriated from the Tsuu T'ina First Nation at the southwest corner of Calgary. Throughout the First World War the camp served as the training place for the 10th and 50th battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force . Following the Second World War the camp was re-established as Sarcee Barracks, being constructed during 1957 and opening in 1958. The new base contained
1066-471: A policy to close various Canadian Forces bases to consolidate units into fewer facilities. In 1998, CFB Calgary was officially decommissioned, with most of its personnel relocated to CFB Edmonton in Edmonton , Alberta. The base closure offered a rare opportunity for Calgary to experience a comprehensive redevelopment and land use planning strategy for a large continuous property. Family residential areas within
1148-632: A result of the Kennedy Report on the Reserve Army . Following the unification of the Canadian Armed Forces in 1968, the Canadian Army became Mobile Command, with its reserve component becoming Mobile Command (Reserve). In 1993, Mobile Command (Reserve) was renamed Land Force Command (Reserve), changing its name to match its Regular Force counterparts (also renamed Land Force Command). In 2011,
1230-612: A result, the Militia fielded a much larger officer corps in 1939, when compared to 1914; with the Canadian Militia fielded approximately 5,000 officers spread throughout PAM and NPAM. However, training within the Canadian Militia remained an issue, with little regimental or larger formation training taking place during the interwar period. In 1938, Ian Alistair Mackenzie , the Minister of National Defence , began to encourage General Harry Crerar , Chief of Defence Staff, to plan contingencies for
1312-480: A single annual muster. In 1811, the militia strength of Upper Canada was approximately 11,000, although Isaac Brock , the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada , estimated that only 4,000 could be reliably expected to answer roll call. Early in his tenure as Lieutenant Governor, Brock passed legislation that allowed for him to train 2,000 volunteers, or men chosen by ballot, to serve as the flank companies for
1394-734: A third Active Force battalion, designated the 4th Battalion, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, CIC, CAOF , was mobilized for service with the Canadian Army Occupation Force in Germany. The battalion was disbanded on May 14, 1946. In October 1953, the status of the regiment was upgraded, and it was made a part of the Regular Force. The regiment consisted of two Regular Force battalions and the Reserve (Third) battalion in Toronto until 1968. There
1476-560: Is a historical title for military units raised for the defence of Canada. The term has been used to describe sedentary militia units raised from local communities in Canada; as well as the regular army for the Province of Canada and post- confederated Canada , referred to as the active militias. The earliest militia units in Canada dates back to 16th century in New France . In the French colony,
1558-640: Is a Primary Reserve regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces , based in Toronto . The regiment is part of 4th Canadian Division 's 32 Canadian Brigade Group . It is the only reserve regiment in Canada to currently have a parachute role. The regiment consists of the reserve battalion , the Regimental Association, and the Regimental Band and Bugles. The official abbreviation is The QOR of C , but
1640-695: The Battle of Quebec . However, Canadien militias saw little expeditionary action during the American Revolution, with Frederick Haldimand , the Governor of Quebec , uncertain if the Canadien militias would remain loyal should they encounter the French Royal Army . While British North American colonies were expected to maintain a colonial militia, the militias were financed by the British government. Given
1722-491: The Battle of Ridgeway in 1866, where they and the 13th Volunteer Infantry Battalion ( The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry ) fell back when charged by a massive force of better armed and highly experienced Fenian insurgents composed of recent Irish American Civil War veterans. It was renamed as 2nd Battalion, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada on January 13, 1882. The 2nd Battalion, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada mobilized detachments for active service on April 10, 1885, that served with
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#17328489777191804-783: The Canadian Airborne Regiment ), Sierra Leone, Bosnia , Kosovo , Afghanistan , Darfur and Sudan. The unit played a large role in the purchase of the Victoria Cross of Corporal Frederick George Topham in 2005 and its subsequent donation to the Canadian War Museum . On April 22, 2006, The QOR of C opened Dalton Armoury in Scarborough as part of the Land Force Reserve Restructure expansion. Buffs Company parades out of Dalton Armoury. In September 1910,
1886-663: The Canadian Army , with PAM becoming the Army's Regular Force , and NPAM becoming the Army Reserve . The Army Reserve continues to be informally referred to as the militia in Canada. Enrolment in a local sedentary unit was required in the French colony of New France , and the various colonies of British North America ; with these sedentary militia units occasionally conducting drills and training exercises, as well as participating in an annual reviews. Prior to Canadian Confederation ,
1968-528: The Canadian Corps . The 83rd Battalion (Queen's Own Rifles of Canada) was authorized on July 10, 1915, and embarked for Britain on April 28, 1916. It provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until July 7, 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the 12th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on May 21, 1917. The 95th Battalion (Queen's Own Rifles of Canada)
2050-568: The Canadian Forces , the 1st Battalion of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada was rebadged as the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry . From 1983 to 1995, the regiment was operationally tasked to provide an airborne company to the Canadian Airborne Regiment . Members of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada have served on recent overseas deployments including: UNTAG (United Nations Transition Assistance Group) Namibia 1989–1990, Cambodia, Cyprus, Somalia (for Operation Deliverance 1992–1993 members were attached to 1, 2 and 3 Commando of
2132-556: The Canadian Pacific Railway 's transcontinental mainline to Vancouver three kilometres to the north. Headquarters Calgary Garrison was formed on October 26, 1950 in response to the need to coordinate the administration of army units stationed at and cycling through the Currie Barracks; thus the facility also began to use the names Calgary Garrison and Calgary Barracks . In 1910 the Canadian military established Camp Sarcee on
2214-466: The Fort Garry Horse captured the strategic seaside resort town of Bernières-sur-Mer . The battalion fought its way to its D-Day objective – the village of Anisy 13.5 km (8.4 mi) inland, the only regiment to reach its assigned objective that day. The QOR had the highest casualties amongst the Canadian regiments, with 143 killed, wounded or captured. As well as losses in the initial landing,
2296-522: The Province of Canada , and the colonies of Atlantic Canada maintained their own militias. Enrolment in the sedentary militias continued for several years after Canadian Confederation, although the practice was ended shortly afterwards, superseded by the active militias. The colonies of British Columbia and Vancouver Island did not require its residents to enrol with a sedentary militia unit, although locally raised "volunteer corps" were established. Use of militias in Canada date back to New France. As
2378-448: The 1st Fort Garry Horse was disbanded in 1970 as the regiment reverted to reserve status. The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada and the 1 Military Police Platoon along with Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) were garrisoned at CFB Calgary beginning in the 1960s. In September 1991, the 1 Canadian Brigade Group and CFB Calgary became independent of each other under separate commands and reported to Land Force Western Area . Despite
2460-510: The 1st and 2nd Battalions, respectively, of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, while the Reserve component was designated as the 3rd Battalion. On September 15, 1968, the 2nd Battalion was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle. On April 27, 1970, the 1st Battalion was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle, with most of the unit's personnel and equipment transferred to
2542-512: The 20th Infantry Brigade, 7th Canadian Infantry Division . The battalion was disbanded on August 15, 1943. For the Invasion of Normandy , the regiment landed in Normandy, France, as part of the 8th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Infantry Division . The first major combat operations were on D-day June 6, 1944. The Queen's Own Rifles landed on "Nan" sector of Juno Beach and with the support of tanks of
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2624-451: The 3rd Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was then disbanded on November 29, 1918. The 255th Battalion (Queen's Own Rifles of Canada) was authorized on May 1, 1917, and embarked for Britain on June 6, 1917. On June 12, 1917, its personnel were absorbed by the 12th Reserve Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on September 1, 1917. The Queen's Own Rifles have perpetuated
2706-563: The Active Militias system of the former Province of Canada to the newly formed Canadian dominion. In 1869, George-Étienne Cartier reported that 37,170 volunteers were enrolled with the Active Militias. However, funding remained an issue for the militia in the 1870s, and 1880s, with British officers urging the Canadian government to either increase the militia's funding, or reduce militia enrolments until its units can be sufficiently trained and equipped. The Active Militias were mobilized on
2788-667: The Battleford Column of the North-West Field Force, and were removed from active service on July 24, 1885. It was named the 2nd Regiment Queen's Own Rifles of Canada on 8 May 1900. The regiment contributed volunteers for the Canadian Contingents, mainly the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry. The Second Boer War was the first time that soldiers from the regiment fought on foreign soil. They were recognized for their service and earned
2870-653: The British during Pontiac's War , when a battalion of three hundred Canadien volunteers took part in Brigadier-General John Bradstreet 's expedition to Detroit. The battalion was led by former members of the New French troupes de la marine . British authorities also mustered the militia in Quebec during the American Revolutionary War , whose members constituted most of the defenders at
2952-509: The British government's preoccupation with Napoleonic France in the early 19th century, militias in the Canadas saw a shortage of supplies and weapons with limited funds provided for the militias during that period. Compulsory militia service for male inhabitants aged 16 to 60 was introduced in Lower Canada in 1803 and Upper Canada in 1808. In peacetime, compulsory service was typically limited to
3034-522: The Canadian Army through an Order in Council . PAM was reorganized as Canadian Army (Active), whereas NPAM became Canadian Army (Reserve). The two Canadian Army components that were previously PAM and NPAM were renamed following World War II as Canadian Army Regular Force and Canadian Army Reserve Force respectively. However, in 1954, the Reserve Force was once again renamed Canadian Army (Militia) as
3116-412: The Canadian Corps in the field until January 8, 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 12th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on September 15, 1917. The 198th Battalion (Canadian Buffs) was authorized on July 15, 1916, and embarked for Britain on March 28, 1917. It provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until March 9, 1918, when its personnel were absorbed by
3198-681: The Canadian Militia (GOC), a position legally required to be held by an officer of the British Army . However, serious differences in opinion over divisions of responsibilities between the civil and military branches of the Militia Department would see the post virtually abolished under the Militia Act of 1904 . The office of the GOC was replaced by the Militia Council. The six member council included
3280-534: The Canadian Militia was not prepared to undertake an overseas campaign at the outbreak of World War II. Colonel Charles Perry Stacey , a military historian for the Canadian Army from 1940 to 1959, on the readiness of the Canadian Militia at the eve of the Second World War, The tiny Permanent Force did not constitute a striking force capable either of counter attack against a major raid or of expeditionary action. The Non-Permanent Active Militia, with its limited strength, obsolescent equipment, and rudimentary training,
3362-482: The General Staff's proposal to prepare a 60,000 man force to assist the British in the event of a war was not presented until 29 August 1939, days before the start of the war. On the eve of World War II, the Canadian Militia's nominal strength was over 50,000 men, with PAM fielding 455 officers, and 3,714 soldiers of all other ranks; whereas NPAM fielded 5,272 officers, and 41,249 soldiers of all other ranks. However,
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3444-513: The Kids: The TV Show , Legends of the Fall and other projects. In 2004, the base lands hosted the touring company of Cirque du Soleil . It is currently home to Wild Rose Brewery and CrossFit Currie Barracks. Clear Water Academy , a private Catholic school, was established on the former CFB Calgary property and occupied three historic buildings along Dieppe Avenue. The Calgary Farmer's Market
3526-907: The Minister holding supreme authority over it; and the Chief of General Staff becoming the premier military member of the council. The militia also saw several administrative reforms instituted in the early 1900s, with the establishment of the Canadian Army Service Corps in 1901; the Canadian Military Engineers , the Ordnance Stores Corps , and the Signalling Corps in 1903; and the Permanent Active Militia Medical Corps in 1904. During World War I ,
3608-753: The Minister of Militia serving as the council's president, another civilian member, typically the Deputy Minister of Militia, and four members drawn from the Canadian military, the Chief of General Staff, the Adjutant General, the Quartermaster General, and the Master General of the Ordnance. Although modelled after the British Army Council , the Militia Council was purely an advisory body, with
3690-400: The New Brunswick militia reported 27,532 members in 1845. Prince Edward Island fielded a militia of approximately 8,000 men in 1845. During the Trent Affair in 1861, Nova Scotia revived compulsory militia service, enrolling 59,379 men in the Nova Scotia militia, of which 45,600 were armed. The Militia Act of 1868 extended the sedentary militia system of the former Province of Canada to
3772-423: The Otter Commission saw links of perpetuation created between CEF and Canadian Militia units; permitting militia units to perpetuate the battle honours earned by CEF units disbanded after the First World War. Improvements to both PAM's and NPAM's officer corps were undertaken in the 1930s, with PAM officers directing officer cadets through courses such as the "Advanced Militia Staff Course," beginning in 1935. As
3854-413: The Patrol Pathfinder Course . Qualified personnel in jump positions are allowed the honour of wearing the maroon beret . Trained soldiers are addressed as Riflemen . The Queen's Own Rifles have a long-standing support role with the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre , where QOR parachute instructors and other personnel on staff instruct on and support parachuting courses. The unit currently supplies
3936-404: The Permanent Active Militia (PAM), the forces' standing army ; and the Non-Permanent Active Militia (NPAM), a force that acted as a military reserve force . Members of the Active Militia were mobilized during the Fenian raids of 1866. Following Canadian Confederation in July 1867, both PAM, and NPAM were managed by the Canadian Minister of Militia . The Militia Act of 1868 formally extended
4018-400: The QOR since 1910. It is located at 227 Bloor Street between Church Street and Ted Rogers Way (which connects to Jarvis Street which is further south). The Cross of Sacrifice outside the church is dedicated to the members of the QOR who have died in combat. It was built and dedicated after the First World War. The Books of Remembrance are a list of the names of the QOR dead, and are in
4100-429: The QOR went on a 13-mile (21 km) route march with The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment of the British Army. It was noted that the Buffs and QOR used the same regimental march, a tune known as "The Regimental Quick Step of the Buffs" composed for The Buffs by Handel . A regimental alliance was made official in 1914. The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada has earned 47 battle honours during its history, which are emblazoned on
4182-421: The Upper Canadian militia. During the War of 1812 , British authorities raised a number of Canadian military and militia units to support the British in defending the Canadas. In 1840, the sedentary militias of the Canadas were made up of 426 battalions, with 235,000 men registered on militia rolls. Sedentary militia were also present in Maritime colonies, with 40,997 reported in Nova Scotia's militia, while
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#17328489777194264-416: The War of 1812, pressure fell on the Parliament of the Province of Canada to provide for its own defence. The Militia Act of 1855 was passed after a commission on militia reform suggested the sedentary force be supplanted with uniformed volunteer regiments. The resulting act led to the creation of the Active Militia, in an effort to bolster the colony's defences. The Active Militia was later split into
4346-498: The base, known as the Currie PMQs (or private married quarters) and located east of Crowchild Trail , were redeveloped under the aegis of the Canada Lands Company as the new community of Garrison Woods . The redevelopment included the razing of some older or less marketable houses (including semi-detached houses), the upgrading and relocation of other houses, and the construction of single-family houses, townhouses , and condominium complexes. Some commercial buildings (including
4428-457: The closure of CFB Calgary in 1998, three Reserve Force units of the Canadian Army remain at the site. These units consist of the Headquarters, 41 Canadian Brigade Group, 41 Service Battalion , and 41 Combat Engineer Regiment . Two corps of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets , the 2554 PPCLI RCACC and the 1292 LdsH RCACC, continue to train at the old base. It was announced in the 1996 federal budget that CFB Calgary would be closed in 1998 as part of
4510-400: The creation of a compulsory militia that would include every fit male between 16 and 60 years of age. They were organized into companies, usually one per church parish, and structured in the same way as a regular French infantry company. The Governor General, Louis de Buade de Frontenac , arranged during the 1690s to provide all militiamen with clothing and equipment. This consisted generally of
4592-432: The early-20th century. The Canadian Militia also referred to the regular army established by the Province of Canada under the Militia Act of 1855 . The two organizations that originated from the act, the Permanent Active Militia (PAM), and the Non-Permanent Active Militia (NPAM), continued to serve as Canada's regular army following Canadian Confederation in 1867. In November 1940, both PAM and NPAM were reorganized as
4674-557: The jurisdiction of CFB Calgary on January 1, 1967, however the facility became a separately controlled base (CFB Wainwright) on August 1 of that year. CFB Calgary was reorganized by Mobile Command on February 20, 1969, when 1 Combat Group was combined with the base itself; both the base and 1 Combat Group reported to a single commander. The base was tasked with providing administrative and support services to units posted to it in support of 1 Combat Group operations. Initial lodger units at CFB Calgary included: The force structure evolved as
4756-441: The militia to prepare for expeditionary action , in the event of a war between Germany and the British Empire, without the consent of William Lyon Mackenzie King , the Prime Minister of Canada . Crerar sought to reorganize the Canadian Militia to new standards adopted by the British, mechanize the militia, and prepare PAM, and NPAM for combat in a temperate climate, which was the expected climate they would be operating in. However
4838-504: The militia was not mobilized, with Canadians serving overseas enlisting with the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), a separate military field force managed by the Ministry of Overseas Military Forces . As World War I drew to a close and the CEF expected to disband, the Otter Commission was launched in an effort to reorganize the Canadian militia. The Commission proposed that PAM field a force of six infantry divisions, one cavalry division, supplemented by personnel from NPAM. Additionally,
4920-425: The militias in New France were formally maintained by the intendant of New France , the system became a basis for centralized administration in the colony. Local militia captains were appointed by the intendant, and typically assisted the civil administration with road-building, and periodic censuses. In 1669, King Louis XIV , concerned about the colony's inability to defend itself adequately against raids, ordered
5002-458: The name is often abbreviated to QOR . The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada parade out of Moss Park Armoury in downtown Toronto . The unit motto is in pace paratus : in peace prepared. The Reserve battalion is made up of the following companies: On October 16, 1953, it was amalgamated with the Regular Army 1st Canadian Rifle Battalion and 2nd Canadian Rifle Battalion. The 1st Canadian Rifle Battalion and 2nd Canadian Rifle Battalion became
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#17328489777195084-556: The newly formed 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), and the Reserve Force battalion automatically became the new home station of the regiment. The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada are the only Primary Reserve unit in Canada with a parachute tasking. The unit has qualified Parachute Instructors, Drop Zone/Landing Zone Controllers and Jumpmasters . Members also take courses in helicopter operations, aerial delivery, and as Recce and Advanced Mountain Operations Instructors. Members of The QOR have also been sent on
5166-428: The newly formed Canadian dominion . In 1869, the Minister of Militia and Defence , George-Étienne Cartier , reported that 618,896 men were enrolled with the sedentary militia or "Reserve Militia". The sedentary militia system fell into disuse during the 1870s and 1880s, as annual musters became increasingly sporadic. By 1883, the formal requirement to hold an annual muster was stricken from legislation, and in 1904,
5248-469: The north end of the strip, and No. 10 Repair Depot, with eleven hangars on the south end of the strip. The air strip was officially closed in 1964, and was removed several years later. During the war, the Currie Barracks became an army training centre for units mobilized in southern Alberta; it was designated A-16. These mobilized units were tasked to provide reinforcements for The Calgary Highlanders and The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada . Following
5330-402: The provision that formally made every male inhabitant of military age a member of the sedentary Reserve Militia was removed. Although the Reserve Militia was an unorganized service and virtually non-existent by the early-20th century, an officers' roll for the sedentary service was maintained as late as 1921. As the British withdrew soldiers from British North America in the decades following
5412-438: The regimental drums (rifle regiments do not carry "colours"). Seven members of the Regiment have been awarded the Victoria Cross , Canada's highest military award: The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum and Archives is on the third floor of the historic Casa Loma château in Toronto. Sir Henry Pellatt , who built Casa Loma , was an ardent supporter of the regiment, and was knighted in 1905 for his service with
5494-438: The regulars and their First Nation allies on lengthy raids, where they absorbed the skirmishing tactics of the latter. However, little time was spent on conventional European drill. Following the British conquest of New France , local militia units continued to be raised, and support British soldiers stationed in British America / British North America . Members of the militia of the Province of Quebec first saw service with
5576-417: The reserve companies' landing craft struck mines as they approached the beach. In the battle for Caen, the QOR – as part of the 8th Infantry Brigade – participated in Operation Windsor to capture the airfield at Carpiquet which was defended by a detachment from the 12th SS Panzer-Division Hitler Jugend . The Germans inflicted heavy casualties and Panzer-grenadiers attempted to recapture the village. During
5658-483: The service elements of the Canadian Armed Forces reverted to their pre-1968 names, with Land Force Command (Reserve) reverting its name to the Canadian Army Reserve. Since the unification of the armed forces in 1968, the term militia has not been used to formally describe a Canadian military force. However, the term is used colloquially in Canada in reference to the Canadian Army Reserve. The Queen%27s Own Rifles of Canada The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
5740-407: The time a separate Dominion) in the defence of two strategic airfields at Botwood and Gander in Newfoundland from August 10 to December 15, 1940. After a build-up and training period, the unit embarked for Britain on July 19, 1941. The regiment mobilized the 3rd Battalion, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, CASF for active service on May 12, 1942. It served in Canada in a home defence role as part of
5822-503: The traditions and battle honours of the 3rd Battalion, 83rd Battalion, 95th Battalion, 166th Battalion, 198th Battalion, and 255th Battalion, CEF. Both the QOR and The Royal Regiment of Canada perpetuate the 3rd Battalion. It was designated "The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada" on May 1, 1920. The regiment mobilized for active service on May 24, 1940. It was then redesignated as the 1st Battalion, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, CASF on November 7, 1940. The unit served in Newfoundland (at
5904-405: The unit. Three non-functioning firearms – a Sten submachine gun, Bren light machine gun and a Bock bolt-action rifle – were stolen during a 2008 break-in. They were later recovered and returned. Two suspects were arrested after police used DNA analysis, fingerprints, and tips from the public to identify them. St. Paul's, Bloor Street , Anglican Church in Toronto has been the regimental church of
5986-539: The war in 1946, the Currie Barracks became home to Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) and 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry as part of Canada's transition to having an expanded regular force army during the early years of the Cold War . The Currie Barracks underwent rapid expansion during the Korean War as the facility transformed into a major military centre, owing to its convenient access to
6068-513: The war, 463 riflemen were killed in action and almost 900 were wounded as they fought through Normandy, Northern France, and into Belgium and the Netherlands, where they liberated the crucial Channel ports . Sixty more members of the regiment were killed while serving with other units in Hong Kong, Italy and northwest Europe. The overseas battalion was disbanded on November 30, 1945. On June 1, 1945,
6150-603: Was a member and was its captain. It was re-designated as the Second Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada or Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto on March 18, 1863. The name was chosen to honour Queen Victoria . The Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto were called out on active service from March 8 to 31 and from June 1 to 22, 1866. The battalion fought on the Niagara frontier. The Queen's Own Rifles first saw combat and sustained nine killed in action during
6232-700: Was also a regimental depot in Calgary. The 2nd Battalion, commanded by LCol W.H.V. Matthews, served in Korea following the armistice from 26 March 54 to April 6, 1955. The following members of the 2nd Battalion died in Korea: Maj. Philip Edwin Gower, MC, died on December 9, 1956, while serving with the United Nations Command Military Assistance Commission. As part of the Regular Force, the unit
6314-727: Was also located west of Crowchild Trail, in an airplane hangar on former RCAF lands, but has since moved. The Military Museums (formerly known as the Museum of the Regiments) is located east of Crowchild Trail in Garrison Woods. Current plans call for most of the base to be zoned for residential use as part of the Lincoln Park neighbourhood. 51°00′47″N 114°07′37″W / 51.013°N 114.127°W / 51.013; -114.127 Canadian Militia The Canadian Militia
6396-527: Was authorized on August 10, 1914, and embarked for Britain on September 26, 1914. It disembarked in France on February 11, 1915, and fought as part of the 1st Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division , in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on August 30, 1920. Later in the war, The Queen's Own Rifles recruited for additional Canadian Expeditionary Force battalions, which did not enter combat as units, but supplied reinforcements to
6478-445: Was authorized on December 22, 1915, and embarked for Britain on May 31, 1916. It provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until January 24, 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 5th Reserve Battalion, CEF, and was disbanded on July 17, 1917. The 166th Battalion (Queen's Own Rifles of Canada) was authorized on December 22, 1915, and embarked for Britain on October 12 and 17, 1916. It provided reinforcements for
6560-770: Was formed on April 26, 1860, predating the Confederation of Canada . Its first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel William Smith Durie. During the Trent Affair of 1862, William Mulock asked John McCaul , the head of University College (part of the University of Toronto), to call a student meeting that led to the formation of the University Rifle Company of volunteers, 9 Company of The Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto, later K Company of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada. University of Toronto professor Henry Holmes Croft
6642-437: Was incapable of immediate effective action of any sort against a formidable enemy. The two forces together constituted a useful and indeed essential foundation upon which, over a period of months, an army could be built. They offered, however, no means for rapid intervention in an overseas theatre of operations. Following the suggestion of General Harry Crerar, on 19 November 1940, the military land forces of Canada were renamed as
6724-510: Was involved in the Korean War . The Regular Force battalions served on NATO duty in Germany and served on UN duty in Cyprus. In 1963, the 1st Battalion QOR of C was relocated from Currie Barracks in Calgary to Work Point Barracks at Esquimalt Garrison , replacing the 1st Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry , which was deployed to West Germany . In 1970, with the downsizing of
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