Prince Edward Island Highlanders

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The Prince Edward Island Highlanders
Active1875–1946
CountryCanada
Branch
  • Second World War
Battle honoursSee #Battle honours
Insignia
TartanGovernment

The Prince Edward Island Highlanders was an

The Prince Edward Island Regiment (RCAC).[1][2][3][4]

Lineage

The Prince Edward Island Highlanders

The Charlottetown Provisional Battalion of Infantry

Perpetuations

History

Early history

Founded in 1875 as the Queen's County Provisional Battalion of Infantry, it went through several name changes, being renamed the Queen's County Battalion of Infantry in 1876, the 82nd Queen's County Battalion of Infantry in 1879, the 82nd Abegweit Light Infantry in 1906, and The Prince Edward Island Regiment in 1920. It acquired its final title in 1927.[1][2][3] Abegweit is a Mi'kmaq word translating to 'cradled on the waves' as a reference to Prince Edward Island.

South African War

During the Second Boer War, the 82nd Queen's County Regiment contributed volunteers for the Canadian contingents in the field.[1]

First World War

On 6 August 1914, Details from the 82nd Abegweit Light Infantry were placed on active service for local protection duties.[1]

On 22 December 1915, the 105th Battalion (Prince Edward Island Highlanders), CEF was authorized for service and on 16 July 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, the battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. On 24 January 1917, the battalion was amalgamated with 104th Battalion, CEF. On 12 October 1917, the 105th Battalion, CEF was officially disbanded.[1]

Second World War

Parts of the regiment were placed on active service on 1 September 1939 for local protective duty and 1st Battalion was mobilized on 1 January 1941. The unit served in Newfoundland from 1941 to 1943. From 1943 to 1945, the 1st Battalion, Prince Edward Island Highlanders, served as part of the 15th Canadian Infantry Brigade Group, 6th Canadian Infantry Division in the home defence role of the west coast of Canada.[1][5] In early 1945 after the need for home defence was not as great, the battalion embarked for the United Kingdom where it was disbanded shortly after arrival to provide reinforcements in the field to the First Canadian Army.[1][5] A reserve battalion remained on Prince Edward Island.[1]

Post War

On 1 April 1946, The Prince Edward Island Highlanders were amalgamated with the

The Prince Edward Island Regiment (RCAC) in 1949.[1][2][3][4]

Organization

The Prince Edward Island Regiment (2 May 1921)

The Prince Edward Island Highlanders (15 June 1927)

  • Regimental Headquarters (Charlottetown, PEI)
  • A Company (Charlottetown, PEI)
  • B Company (New Wiltshire, PEI)
  • C Company (Summerside, PEI)
  • D Company (Montaque, PEI)[4]

Alliances

 

The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) (until 1946)[3][4]

Uniform

The Prince Edward Island Highlanders were kitted as Black Watch except for badges. Officers wore grey

Battle honours

South African War

Great War

Notable members

See also

Notes and references

  1. ^ "Arras, 1918" selected to be borne on colours and appointments
  2. ^ a b Selected to be borne on colours and appointments
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Defence, National (29 November 2018). "The Prince Edward Island Regiment (RCAC)". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Barnes, Major R.M. (1972). The Uniforms and History of the Scottish Regiments. London: Sphere Books Limited.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "The Prince Edward Island Highlanders". 9 November 2007. Archived from the original on 9 November 2007. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  5. ^ a b "6th Canadian Division". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Battle Honours of South African War (Militia)". www.regimentalrogue.com. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  7. ^ "The Regimental Rogue". www.regimentalrogue.com. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  • Barnes, RM, The Uniforms and History of the Scottish Regiments, London, Sphere Books Limited, 1972.