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Les Fusiliers du S-Laurent
Insignia of les Fusiliers du S-Laurent
Active	1869–present
Country	Canada
Branch	Canadian Army
Type	Line infantry
Part of	35 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison/HQ	RHQ – Rimouski, Quebec
Motto(s)	J'y suis en garde (French for 'I am on guard')
March	"Rêves canadiens"
Engagements	Boer War First World War Second World War War in Afghanistan
Battle honours	See #Battle honours
Website	www.canada.ca/en/army/corporate/2-canadian-division/les-fusiliers-du-st-laurent.html

Les Fusiliers du S-Laurent (French pronunciation: [le fyzilje dy sɛ̃ lɔʁɑ̃]) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. It was first raised in 1869 but also perpetuates the 4th Battalion, Select Embodied Militia, from the War of 1812. From 1954 to 1968, as a reserve regiment, it also was given a subsidiary title as the 5th Battalion of the Royal 22 Régiment. This association was ended in 1968. The regiment celebrated 150 years of continuous service in 2019.

The regiment is based in Rimouski, Quebec.

Lineage

Les Fusiliers du S-Laurent

• Originated on 9 April 1869, in Rivière du Loup, Quebec, as The Provisional Battalion of Temiscouata
• Amalgamated on 12 January 1883, with The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski and Redesignated as the 89th Témiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry
• Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 89th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment
• Redesignated on 29 March 1920, as Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski
• Redesignated on 1 October 1920, as Les Fusiliers du St. Laurent
• Redesignated on 1 May 1922, as the Fusiliers du St. Laurent
• Redesignated on 3 January 1942, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, Fusiliers du St. Laurent
• Redesignated on 1 June 1945, as the Fusiliers du St. Laurent
• Amalgamated on 1 September 1954, with Le Régiment de Montmagny and Redesignated as Les Fusiliers du S-Laurent (5th Battalion, Royal 22 Régiment)
• Redesignated on 9 November 1963, as Les Fusiliers du S-Laurent (5 Bataillon, Royal 22 Régiment)
• Redesignated on 1 April 1968, as Les Fusiliers du S-Laurent

The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski

• Originated on 9 April 1869, in Rimouski, Quebec, as The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski
• Amalgamated on 12 January 1883, with The Provisional Battalion of Temiscouata and redesignated as the 89th Témiscouata and Rimouski Battalion of Infantry

Le Régiment de Montmagny

• Originated on 9 April 1869, in Montmagny, Quebec, as The Battalion of Montmagny and l'Islet
• Redesignated on 5 November 1869, as the 61st Montmagny and l'Islet Battalion
• Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 61st Montmagny and l'Islet Regiment
• Redesignated on 1 August 1902, as the 61st Régiment de Montmagny
• Redesignated on 29 March 1920, as Le Régiment de Montmagny
• Redesignated on 15 March 1942, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Montmagny
• Redesignated on 1 June 1945, as Le Régiment de Montmagny
• Amalgamated on 1 September 1954, with Les Fusiliers du S-Laurent and redesignated as Les Fusiliers du S-Laurent (5th Battalion, Royal 22 Régiment)

Lineage chart

Perpetuations

War of 1812

• 4th Battalion, Select Embodied Militia
• 2nd Militia Light Infantry Battalion
• Canadian Chasseurs

First World War

• 189th (Canadien-Français) Battalion, CEF

Operational history

First World War

On 6 August 1914, details of the 89th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment were placed on active service for local protection duties.

On 15 July 1916, the 189th (Canadien-Français) Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 27 September 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 6 October 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 69th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 8 December 1917, the 189th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.

Organization

Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski (01 November, 1920)

• 1st Battalion (perpetuating the 189th Battalion, CEF)
• 2nd (Reserve) Battalion

Fusiliers du St. Laurent (01 May, 1922)

• Regimental Headquarters (Rimouski, Quebec)
• A Company (Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec)
• B Company (Rimouski, Quebec)
• C Company (Mont-Joli, Quebec)
• D Company (Rimouski, Quebec)

Fusiliers du St. Laurent (2023)

• Regimental Headquarters (Rimouski)
• A Company (Rivière-du-Loup)
• B Company (Rimouski)
• C Company (Matane, Quebec)

Alliances

•  United Kingdom - The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (Until 1968)
•  United Kingdom - The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

Battle honours

The regiment, and the older units it perpetuates, have rendered front line service in three conflicts. All four battle honours are emblazoned on the regimental colours.

• War of 1812
  • Defence of Canada – 1812–1815 – Défense du Canada
  • Châteauguay
• First World War
  • Arras, 1917
• Afghanistan
  • Afghanistan

Notable members

• Lieutenant Jean Brillant VC MC
• Major-General Sir Marie-Joseph-Eugène Fiset KCMG DSO ED

Armoury

The Rimouski Armoury is at 65 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street East, Rimouski, Quebec, built 1910-11 is on Canada's Register of Historic Places from 1991.

Order of precedence

See also

• The Canadian Crown and the Canadian Forces
• Military history of Canada
• History of the Canadian Army
• Canadian Forces
• List of armouries in Canada

Notes and references

1. ^ Reserve order of battle

1. ^ Defence, National (2018-10-24). "Les Fusiliers du S-Laurent". Government of Canada. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
2. ^ "Fusiliers du St. Laurent [Canada]". 2007-10-20. Archived from the original on 2007-10-20. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
3. "ICI Bas-S-Laurent: Les Fusiliers du Saint-Laurent célèbrent leurs 150 ans". Radio Canada (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2020-01-27.
4. "Les Fusiliers du S-Laurent". www.canada.ca. 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
5. "The Creation of the Commemorative Theatre Honour and Honorary Distinction "Defence of Canada – 1812-1815 – Défense du Canada"". 2013-05-22. Archived from the original on 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
6. "War of 1812 - Defence of Canada". Government of Canada. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
7. "War Of 1812 Battle Honours". 2013-05-22. Archived from the original on 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
8. "War of 1812 - Châteauguay". Government of Canada. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
9. National Defence (2019-07-22). "WWI - Arras, 1917". Government of Canada. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
10. "South-West Asia Theatre Honours". Prime Minister of Canada. 2014-05-12. Archived from the original on 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2022-10-31.

External links

• Official website

• Fusilier regiments of Canada
• Infantry regiments of Canada in World War II
• Military units and formations of Canada in World War II
• Military units and formations of Quebec
• Rimouski
• Military units and formations established in 1869