The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army that is headquartered in Brampton, Ontario. It is part of the 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. This kilted Lowland regiment was formed as an amalgamation in 1936 of two predecessor units that date back to 1866. The regiment is named for John Campbell, Marquis of Lorne (Governor General of Canada 1878–1883) and three Ontario counties: Peel County, Dufferin County, and Halton County. In the Second World War, the Lorne Scots mobilized nearly all the defence and employment units for the Canadian Army (Active).

Organization

The sub-units of the Lorne Scots are in the following armouries:

  • Regimental Headquarters (RHQ): Brampton, Ontario
  • Dufferin Company (Admin Coy): Brampton and Georgetown, Ontario
  • Campbell Company: Brampton, Oakville and Georgetown, Ontario
  • Pipes and Drums (Dufferin Company): Georgetown

The regiment's commanding officer is Lieutenant-Colonel Jason Kearney. The regimental sergeant major is Chief Warrant Officer Dmitri Iassinovski.

The Lorne Scots deployed a great number of units in World War II as headquarters defence and employment platoons, and since 1945 have had many soldiers deploy as individual augmentees to overseas missions tasked with peacemaking operations in the Middle East, Golan Heights, Namibia, Cambodia, Cyprus, the Former Yugoslavia and Afghanistan.

Lineage

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The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment)

The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) originated in Brampton, Canada West, on 14 September 1866, as the 36th "Peel Battalion of Infantry". It was redesignated as the 36th Peel Regiment on 8 May 1900, as the Peel Regiment on 1 May 1920 and The Peel and Dufferin Regiment on 15 April 1923. On 15 December 1936, it was amalgamated with the Lorne Rifles (Scottish) and redesignated The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment).

The Lorne Rifles (Scottish)

The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) originated in Milton, Canada West, on 28 September 1866, as the 20th "Halton Battalion of Infantry". It was redesignated the 20th "Halton" Battalion of Rifles on 12 January 1872, as the 20th Halton Battalion "Lorne Rifles" on 11 November 1881, as the 20th Halton Regiment "Lorne Rifles" on 8 May 1900, as the 20th Regiment, Halton Rifles on 1 December 1909, as The Halton Rifles on 1 May 1920 and The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) on 1 November 1931. On 15 December 1936, it was amalgamated with the Peel and Dufferin Regiment.

Perpetuations

The Lorne Scots perpetuate the 37th Battalion (Northern Ontario), CEF, the 74th Battalion, CEF, the 76th Battalion, CEF, the 126th Battalion (Peel), CEF, the 164th Battalion (Halton and Dufferin), CEF, and the 234th Battalion (Peel), CEF.

The cap badge was changed in 2016 to more closely resemble the image appearing on the regiment's Colour. The demi lion, originally appearing in gold, is now silver. The shuttlecock, once silver, has been replaced with gold.

Collar badge

The Chief of the Clan Campbell, the Duke of Argyll granted the Lorne Rifles (Scottish), permission to wear his crest in 1931. This crest is blazoned "a Boar's head erased". The boar's head is worn on the coatie collar on the Number 1 Regimental Uniform. It is worn midway down the jacket on the number two mess dress. It is also worn on the jacket collar on the Number Three Service Dress.

History

On 14 September 1866 the 36th Peel Battalion was authorized and on 28 September the 20th Halton Battalion of Infantry was formed. These regiments were two of the early Canadian Militia regiments. These two regiments, some 70 years later, were reorganized to form the Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment).

The first Scottish connection was made on 27 September 1879 when the Halton Rifles were reviewed by the Marquis of Lorne and permission was received in 1881 to re-designate the 20th Halton Rifles as the 20th Halton Battalion Lorne Rifles. In addition, the wearing of tartan trews and the diced Glengarry were authorized and a pipe band was formed.

First World War

The 37th Battalion (Northern Ontario), CEF, was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 27 November 1915, where it provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 9 July 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the 39th Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 21 May 1917. Two members of the regiment serving during Task Force 3-08, one in PSYOPS and the other in the battle group, were wounded and received the Sacrifice Medal.

Alliances

  • – The Royal Ulster Rifles (Formerly)
  • – Lancashire Fusiliers (Till 1968)
  • – The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

Battle honours

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In the list below, battle honours in 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.

War of 1812

  • DEFENCE OF CANADA, 1812–1815
  • DETROIT
  • QUEENSTON
  • NIAGARA

Great War

  • YPRES, 1915, '17
  • FESTUBERT, 1915
  • MOUNT SORREL
  • SOMME, 1916
  • ARRAS, 1917, '18
  • HILL 70
  • AMIENS
  • HINDENBURG LINE
  • PURSUIT TO MONS

The pipe band provides musical support to the Lorne Scots and is one of many Canadian military bands. They are based out of the Col J.R. Barber Armoury in Georgetown, Ontario. The Regimental Pipes and Drums are part of Dufferin Company, the regiment's combat service support company and is made up of serving members of the regiment and volunteer musicians.

The Pipes and Drums of the Lorne Scots was the first Primary Reserve pipe band to play at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, performing in 1960 and again in 1970. It has performed for Queen Elizabeth II, governors general, lieutenant governors, prime minister, and various premiers of Ontario. The band has toured the United Kingdom and the United States at various engagements, including playing at the Tower of London in the former nation.

Commanding officers

  1. LCol Godfrey Fitzgerald, 1936–39
  2. LCol Louis Keene, 1939
  3. Col Reginald Conover, 1939–42
  4. LCol Leonard Bertram, 1942–46
  5. LCol Newton Powell,1946
  6. LCol Charles Sharpe, 1946–47
  7. LCol Herbert Chisholm, 1947–49
  8. LCol John R. Barber, 1949–54
  9. LCol Samuel Charters, 1954–57
  10. LCol Arthur Kemp, 1957–61
  11. LCol Edward Conover, 1961–65
  12. LCol Robert Hardie, 1965–68
  13. LCol Earl Lince, 1968–71
  14. LCol Donald Egan, 1971–74
  15. LCol Frank Ching, 1974–78
  16. LCol Lowell Breckon, 1978–79
  17. LCol Larry Smith, 1979–81
  18. LCol Robin Hesler, 1981–85
  19. LCol Jerry Derochie, 1985–88
  20. LCol John Rodaway, 1988–92
  21. LCol Richard Irvine, 1992–97
  22. LCol Douglas Johnson, 1997–2000
  23. LCol William Adcock, 2000–03
  24. LCol Ross Welch, 2003–06
  25. LCol Timothy Orange, 2006–09
  26. LCol Andre. M. Phelps, 2009–2012
  27. LCol Duane E Hickson, 2012–2016
  28. LCol Tom Ruggle, 2016-2020
  29. LCol Robert L Fraser, 2020–23
  30. LCol Adam MacInnis, 2023–26
  31. LCol Jason Kearney, 2026-Present

Armouries

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|Col J.R. Barber Armoury <br />91 Todd Road

|1994

|Canada's Register of Historic Places

|Georgetown, Ontario

|Centrally located structure with a low-pitched gable roof houses "Halton" Company

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| Brampton Armoury <br />2 Chapel Street

|1914–15

|1991 Recognized – Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings

|Brampton, Ontario

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|Oakville Armoury

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|Canada's Register of Historic Places

|Oakville, Ontario

|Centrally located building with a low-pitched gable roof; home of Halton company 1 Plt

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Lorne Scots Regimental Museum

The Lorne Scots Regimental Museum preserves, for future generations, items of historical importance regarding this regiment and the Canadian Forces. The museum displays as many artifacts as possible which will perpetuate the memories and illustrate the histories of our forces and communities. The museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, OMMC and Virtual Museum of Canada. The museum is located behind the armory in Brampton, Ontario. Exhibits include uniforms, weapons, musical instruments, maps, medals, documents, photographs and other regimental memorabilia. The museum is open on select days to both members of the regimental family and the general public. The museum also features a regimental kit shop.

Order of precedence

Media

  • For Our Heritage: A History of the Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) by Richard Ruggle (2008)
  • The Badges and Uniforms of the Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) Over 2 Centuries: 1800–2000 by Colonel E. F. Conover (2000)

See also

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

Notes

References

  • The Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914–1919 by Col G. W. L. Nicholson, CD, Queens's Printer, Ottawa, Ontario, 1962
  • Barnes, RM, The Uniforms and History of the Scottish Regiments, London, Sphere Books Limited, 1972.
  • Official site
  • Regimental Association
  • Lorne Scots Museum
  • The Lorne Scots Pipes & Drums