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The Princess Louise Fusiliers is a Primary Reserve light infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. Formed as 66th The Halifax Battalion of Infantry and then named 66th Battalion (Princess Louise Fusiliers) after Princess Louise in 1879, it took its present name in May 1920.
- 1867–present
- Canadian Army
- Canada
- Line infantry
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, The Princess Louise Fusiliers is a light infantry unit of the Canadian Forces Reserve. The Regiment traces its history to the founding of Halifax in 1749, and has carried on the tradition of citizen-soldiering through two world wars and numerous campaigns.
The Princess Louise Fusiliers is a Primary Reserve light infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. Formed as 66th The Halifax Battalion of Infantry and then named 66th Battalion (Princess Louise Fusiliers) after Princess Louise in 1879, it took its present name in May 1920.
Symbolism. The coronet of H.R.H. The Princess Louise refers to the regiment's name. The grenade alludes to the original role of fusiliers, who were soldiers specially equipped to escort artillery trains. The red and white of the flames are the livery colours of the regiment and the official colours of Canada.
10 de nov. de 2019 · New book marks 150 years of Princess Louise Fusiliers. Posted Nov 10, 2019, 9:20PM AST. The Halifax-based militia unit was first formed in 1869. “They've been in the city practically from the...
25 de oct. de 2021 · The restoration will provide structural and interior upgrades to support operations of the Princess Louise Fusiliers, Halifax Rifles (Royal Canadian Armoured Corps), and one army cadet corps,...
The official account of the Princess Louise Fusiliers in action can date from the 23rd October 43, the day the S.S. Monterey pulled anchor at Liverpool and moved out into the Atlantic to sail north to join the convoy in the Clyde. While the ultimate destination was kept secret, (as a matter of fact it was never announced during the trip), there was
