The Yorkton Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). It was formed in 1924, when The North Saskatchewan Regiment (1920–1924) was reorganized into four separate regiments, and was located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. In 1936, the regiment was converted from infantry to artillery and currently exists today as the 64th Field Battery, RCA.[1][2]
| The Yorkton Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1924–1936 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Line infantry |
| Size | 1 battalion |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Yorkton, Saskatchewan |
| Colors | Scarlet uniform with blue facings |
| Engagements | First World War |
| Battle honours |
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History
editOrganized on 15 May 1924, after the reorganization of The North Saskatchewan Regiment (1920–1924) into four separate regiments: The Saskatoon Regiment, The Prince Albert Volunteers, The Battleford Light Infantry and The Yorkton Regiment.[1]
Reportedly[when?] its Regimental Headquarters and A Company was at Yorkton, Saskatchewan; its B Company at Melville, Saskatchewan; its C Company at Kamsack, Saskatchewan; and its D Company at Buchanan, Saskatchewan.[1]
The regiment perpetuated the 188th (Saskatchewan) Battalion, CEF.[1]
Disbandment and conversion
editDuring the 1936 Canadian Militia reorganization, on 14 December 1936, The Yorkton Regiment was converted from infantry to artillery and was redesignated as the 64th (Yorkton) Field Battery, RCA (now the 64th Field Battery, RCA).[1]
Alliances
editFrom 1924–1936, The Yorkton Regiment was allied to The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding).[2]
Battle honours
editThe regiment was award the following battle honours in 1930.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ a b "The Yorkton Regiment [Canada]". 2005-10-29. Archived from the original on 29 October 2005. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Appendix to General Order No. 71 of 1930
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1918". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-23). "WWI - Ypres, 1917". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Amiens". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Hindenburg Line". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
- ^ Defence, National (2019-07-22). "WWI - Pursuit to Mons". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-20.