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Borden, which it constructed to accommodate 40 infantry battalions in 10 brigades. Before the Camp was opened the remainder of the 157th and the entire 177th, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.B. McPhee, arrived. By that summer, Camp Borden was home to 36 CEF battalions in 9 brigades before they embarked overseas, including the 147th, which had been training at Camp Niagara. One 157th Simcoe Forester would later become the
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and artillery gunnery. 4 Cdn Div TC's current role not only includes being tasked to provide and maintain ranges, training areas, facilities and equipment for approximately 10,000 reserve soldiers in the Ontario area, but also plays host to a variety of other countries military units and nonmilitary
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resting on a scroll vert inscribed "FORESTERS" argent a maltese cross argent charged with a pomme bearing a stag couchant upon a mount proper encircled wreath of autumnal maple leaves on the sinister arm of the cross and extending to the wreath a demi scroll vert inscribed "GREY &" argent on the
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The Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum is located on Mulcaster Street, Barrie, Ontario. The museum perpetuates the history of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters as a means of instilling pride of regiment and country in new recruits and to enable the public at large to better appreciate the role
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were organized into the 35th Battalion of Infantry (Simcoe Foresters), which was also Gazetted on 14 September 1866. Lieutenant-Colonel A.R. Stephen commanded this new battalion. Prior to their formal organization into this new battalion structure, these independent companies from Grey and Simcoe
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companies of the 157th Simcoe Foresters were ordered to begin construction of the new camp in May 1916. In June, another company from Barrie arrived to help speed-up the construction. As such the 157th, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel D.H. MacLaren, became the founding battalion of Camp
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received its colours on 12 October 1916 at Camp Borden. Following the First World War this stand of colours was laid-up in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Barrie, on 10 October 1919 and subsequently moved to the Simcoe County Archives on 21 July 1968 and then to the Simcoe County Museum in
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becoming the 45th Anti-Tank Regiment on April 1, 1946, with the designation "(Self -Propelled)" being added on June 19, 1947. On October 1, 1954, the unit was amalgamated with the 55th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA. The Foresters returned to the armoured corps on May 19, 1958, as the 28th
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The museum offers a variety of artifacts from the 19th century and from both world wars. Most of the artifacts in the museum have been donated by various Simcoe and Grey Regiment members. The museum is operated and maintained by Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regiment volunteers.
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Foresters of the Canadian Army. The Canadian Foresters have had a unique history that has lived up to its rural versatility and spirit. The Foresters have enjoyed one of the most diverse roles in the Canadian Army, serving as infantry, armoured and artillery. Previously, The
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In the list below, battle honours in small capitals were awarded for participation in large operations and campaigns, while those in lowercase indicate honours granted for more specific battles. Battle honours in bold type are emblazoned on the regimental colour.
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since mobilization. Unfortunately, the regiment had to swallow a bitter pill when on November 1, 1943, the regiment was broken up for reinforcements. Consequently, Foresters found themselves represented in tank regiments in almost every theatre of conflict.
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December 1979. On 18 June 1982, the regiment reclaimed this stand of colours and laid them up in its Barrie Officers' Mess. The 177th Overseas Battalion (Simcoe Foresters) did not receive a stand of colours during its short existence.
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In 1885, Lieutenant-Colonel W.E. O'Brien, 35th Simcoe Foresters, took command of the York-Simcoe Battalion, which was formed from four companies of the 35th Simcoe Foresters and four companies of the
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Amalgamated on 1 October 1954, with the 55th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA, Converted to Armour and Redesignated as The Grey and Simcoe Foresters (28th Armoured Regiment)
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The badge was adopted upon the amalgamation of the Grey Regiment and the Simcoe Foresters in December 1936, and is based upon the former badge of the allied regiment, the
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The regiment contributed an aggregate of more than 20% of its authorized strength to the various Task Forces which served in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2014.
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Rutherford, Brigadier Tom, ed. "An Unofficial History of The Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regiment 1866 to 1973." Owen Sound: The Grey and Simcoe Foresters, 1974
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The Grey and Simcoe Foresters are conveniently stationed near the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre, formerly Land Force Central Area Training Centre (
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The 147th Grey (Overseas) Battalion received its colours on 22 August 1916 at Camp Borden. These were laid-up for safekeeping in St. Nicholas Cathedral,
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While many regiments of fusiliers, grenadiers and highlanders may be found in the armies of the Commonwealth, only one regiment of foresters exist – The
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Fisher, Major J.R. and Captain E.J. Fuller. "The Grey and Simcoe Foresters, A Concise Regimental History." Barrie: The Grey and Simcoe Foresters, 2008
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Telford, Major Murray M. "Scarlet to Green, the colours, uniforms and insignia of The Grey and Simcoe Foresters." Erin: The Boston Mills Press, 1987
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the regiments contributed men to the Canadian contingents sent to assist the British Army. While attached to the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion,
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The 35th Simcoe Foresters received its first stand of colours on 25 May 1868, one year after Canada's Confederation, during the reign of
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The regimental camp flag is Lincoln green over hunting scarlet on the diagonal and bears the badge in silver and gold in the upper left.
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There are over 2000 soldiers currently serving in the 31 Canadian Brigade Group, 5% being Regular Forces and 95% being Reserve Forces.
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Houses 1 and 2 Platoons in "A" Company of The Grey and Simcoe Foresters. Tommy Holmes was Canada's youngest Victoria Cross winner
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dexter arm of the cross and extending to the wreath a demi scroll vert inscribed "SIMCOE" argent the whole ensigned with the Crown.
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to the regiment on 20 May 2016. The old colours were laid up in St. George's Anglican Church in Owen Sound in November 2017.
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Chajkowsky, William E. "The History of Camp Borden, 1916–18, Land of Sand, Sin and Sorrow." Vineland: Station Press, 1983.
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structure with sturdy projecting towers and a three-arched entrance is in a residential area near the centre of the city.
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Converted on 1 April 1946, to Artillery and Redesignated as the 45th Anti-Tank Regiment (Grey and Simcoe Foresters), RCA
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despite its being authorized. The regimental colour presented on May 20, 2016, includes all nine battle honours (with
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on June 19, 1995. In peacetime at home, the Foresters have responded to assistance to civil authority during 1954
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Amalgamated on 1 October 1954, with the 45th Anti-Tank Regiment (Self-Propelled) (Grey and Simcoe Foresters), RCA
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Redesignated on 19 June 1947, as the 45th Anti-Tank Regiment (Self-Propelled) (Grey and Simcoe Foresters), RCA
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counties had deployed from 1864–66 to guard strategic points along the Canada-USA border in response to the
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Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with The Simcoe Foresters and Redesignated as The Grey and Simcoe Foresters
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This memorial stone is currently housed at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 47 Owen St, Barrie, ON, Canada
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Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with The Grey Regiment and Redesignated as The Grey and Simcoe Foresters
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Housing 4 and 5 Platoons in "B" Company of The Grey and Simcoe Foresters, this large, mansard roofed
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in western Canada. In recognition of this contribution, 35th Simcoe Foresters received its first
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Reverting to its original infantry role in 1970, the regiment was part of London District (now
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Redesignated on 7 November 1940, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Grey and Simcoe Foresters
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Converted on 1 September 1970, to Infantry and Redesignated as The Grey and Simcoe Foresters
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The first colour of the 31st Grey Battalion was presented and consecrated 22 March 1867 at
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A-AD-266-000/AG-001 Canadian Forces Museums –Operations and Administration 2002-04-03
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of the military in the development of the area. The museum is affiliated with:
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Tommy Holmes, VC, Memorial Armoury, 858 10th Street East, Owen Sound, Ontario
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Redesignated on 1 November 1943, as The Grey and Simcoe Foresters (Reserve)
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1997 Recognized - Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings
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on June 16, 1943, having served as local protection force in Ontario and
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Redesignated on 5 April 1867, as the 35th Battalion The Simcoe Foresters
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The badge of The Grey and Simcoe Foresters is armorially described as,
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Frost, Honourable Leslie. "Fighting Men" Toronto: Clarke, Irwin, 1967
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Foresters are a very old form of infantry finding its antecedents in
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Redesignated on 19 May 1958, as The Grey and Simcoe Foresters (RCAC)
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of the 147th Grey Battalion became Canada's youngest winner of the
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Toronto Scottish Regiment (Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's Own)
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The now-retired colours presented in 1932 and 1978 do not include
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Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 35th Regiment Simcoe Foresters
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)
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and formed from six independent and rifle companies located in
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also held this title, however, due to restructuring into
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Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regimental Association Website
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Military units and formations of Canada in World War II
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The 157th Overseas Battalion (Simcoe Foresters) of the
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The unit deploys as "C" Company or combined Companies.
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Official Lineages Volume 3, Part 2: Infantry Regiments
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Regimental Headquarters, 4 and 5 Platoons "B" Company
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Following the war the 2nd Battalion was converted to
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The 31st Grey Battalion of Infantry was organized in
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Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 31st Grey Regiment
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Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as The Simcoe Foresters
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31 Canadian Brigade Group
Barrie
Owen Sound, Ontario
North-West Rebellion
First World War
Second World War
War in Afghanistan
Battle honours
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Colonel-in-Chief
The Princess Royal
Primary Reserve
infantry
regiment
Canadian Forces

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