The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
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The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada is a militia regiment within the Canadian Armed Forces and is based in Toronto, Ontario. It is the only reserve army regiment in Canada to have a parachute role. The regiment consists of the Reserve Battalion, the Regimental Association<ref>http://www.qor.com/association.html</ref> and The Regimental Band.<ref>http://www.qor.com/band/band.html</ref>
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[edit] Regimental structure
The Reserve Battalion is made up of the following companies:
- Battalion Headquarters
- 60th Company
- Buffs Company
- Victoria Company (Combat Service Support)
- Para Company
[edit] History
The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (originally named 2nd Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada) was formed on April 26, 1860. The regiment saw combat in both world wars as well as during conflicts before and after these wars.
They are the only militia regiment in Canada that participates in parachuting exercises.
[edit] Important engagements
- Battle of Ridgeway, Fenian Raids, 1866
- Battle of Cut Knife, North-West Rebellion, 1885
- World War I
- World War II
- Normandy Landing
- Le Mesnil-Patry
- The Scheldt
- Caen
- The Rhineland
- Bourguebus Ridge
- The Hochwald
- Falaise
- The Rhine
- Boulogne, 1944
[edit] Colonels-in-chief
- HM Queen Mary (1928-1953)
- HRH Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy (1960- )
[edit] Alliances
- Image:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom - The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (Queen's and Royal Hampshires)
- Image:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom - The Royal Gurkha Rifles
- Image:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom - The Royal Green Jackets
[edit] Order of precedence
| Preceded by: The Canadian Grenadier Guards | The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada | Succeeded by: The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada |
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