Northern Pioneers
Military unit
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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 insignia 1920s | |
| Active | 1903–1936 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Parry Sound, Ontario |
| Motto | Ah neuegahne min ('We go in front') |
| Engagements | First World War |
| Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
Lineage
- 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
Organization
23rd Regiment, The Northern Fusiliers (01 September, 1903)
- Regimental Headquarters (Parry Sound, Ontario)
- No. 1 Company (Parry Sound, Ontario)
- No. 2 Company (Kearney, Ontario)
- No. 3 Company (Sundridge, Ontario; later moved on 1 May 1911 to Bracebridge, Ontario)
- No. 4 Company (Powassan, Ontario) (later redesignated on 2 May 1904 as No. 6 Company)
- No. 5 Company (Callendar, Ontario; later moved on 1 May 1908, to Utterson, Ontario)
- No. 6 Company (Loring, Ontario) (later redesignated on 2 May 1904 as No. 4 Company)
- No. 7 Company (North Bay, Ontario)
- No. 8 Company (North Bay, Ontario; later moved on 1 February 1906, to McKellar, Ontario)[3]
The Northern Pioneers (15 February 1921)
- 1st Battalion (perpetuating the 162nd Battalion, CEF)
- 2nd (Reserve) Battalion (perpetuating the 122nd Battalion, CEF)[3]