Le Régiment de Maisonneuve is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces.

The regiment is Canada's twenty-sixth most senior reserve infantry regiment, and comprises one battalion serving as part of 34 Canadian Brigade Group. The unit was formed in 1880 as the 85th Battalion of the Non-Permanent Active Militia, and was renamed in 1920 in honour of Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve, the founder of Montreal. The regiment's 1st Battalion fought in northwest Europe during the Second World War.

Lineage

This Reserve Force regiment originated in Montreal, Quebec, on 4 June 1880, when the 85th Battalion of Infantry was authorized to be formed. Lieutenant-Colonel Julien Brosseau, VD, was the first Commanding Officer. It was redesignated as the 85th Regiment on 8 May 1900, as Le Régiment de Maisonneuve on 29 March 1920, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, Le Régiment de Maisonneuve on 7 November 1940 and finally Le Régiment de Maisonneuve on 15 December 1945.

Lineage chart

History

Great War

During the Great War, details of the 85th Regiment were placed on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protection duties.

The 41st Battalion, CEF, was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 18 October 1915, where it provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 13 July 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the 69th Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920. The 206th Battalion, CEF, was authorized on 15 July 1916 and sent two reinforcing drafts to Bermuda. On 17 August 1916, its remaining personnel were absorbed, in Canada, by the 167th Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 1 August 1918.

Alliances

  • : The Rifles
  • 30px Royal Canadian Navy: HMCS Montréal

Battle honours

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 authorized to be emblazoned on regimental colours.

thumb|Regimental colour, featuring the [[flag of Montreal, "M" for the Sieur de Maisonneuve, "85" for 85th Regiment Canadian Militia, and "41" for 41st Battalion CEF]]

The Great War

The Second World War