The Northern Pioneers was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The Algonquin Regiment.[1][2][3]

The Northern Pioneers
Northern Pioneers regimental insignia 1920’s
Active1903-1936
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Militia
RoleInfantry
Part ofNon-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQParry Sound, Ontario
EngagementsFirst World War
Battle honoursSee #Battle Honours

Lineage

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  • Originated on 1 September 1903, in Parry Sound, Ontario, as the 23rd Regiment, The Northern Fusiliers.
  • Redesignated on 1 January 1904, as the 23rd Regiment "The Northern Pioneers".
  • Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as The Northern Pioneers.
  • Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with The Algonquin Regiment.[2]

Perpetuations

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Organization

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23rd Regiment, The Northern Fusiliers (01 September, 1903)

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The Northern Pioneers (15 February 1921)

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  • 1st Battalion (perpetuating the 162nd Battalion, CEF)
  • 2nd (Reserve) Battalion (perpetuating the 122nd Battalion, CEF)[3]

Battle Honours

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Notable Members

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
  2. ^ a b Defence, National (2018-10-24). "The Algonquin Regiment". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  3. ^ a b c "The Northern Pioneers [Canada]". 2007-11-07. Archived from the original on 2007-11-07. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  4. ^ "CEF Infantry Battalions" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
  5. ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  6. ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  7. ^ Defence, National (2019-07-23). "WWI - Ypres, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-12.