Lincoln Regiment


The Lincoln Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The [Lincoln and Welland Regiment (1866-1936)|The Lincoln and Welland Regiment] to form a new regiment also named The Lincoln and Welland Regiment.

Lineage

The Lincoln Regiment

  • Originated on 18 March 1863, in St. Catharines, Ontario, as the 19th Battalion Volunteer Militia Canada.
  • Redesignated on 28 September 1866, as the 19th Lincoln Battalion of Infantry.
  • Redesignated on 1 October 1897, as the 19th St. Catharines Battalion of Infantry.
  • Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 19th St. Catharines Regiment.
  • Redesignated on 2 November 1912, as the 19th Lincoln Regiment.
  • Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as The Lincoln Regiment.
  • Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with The Lincoln and Welland Regiment and Redesignated as The Lincoln and Welland Regiment.

Perpetuations

History

Early history

With the passing of the Militia Act of 1855, the first of a number of newly-raised independent militia companies were established in and around the Lincoln County region of Canada West.
On 18 March 1863, the 19th Battalion Volunteer Militia Canada was authorized was authorized for service by the regimentation of eleven of these previously authorized independent militia rifle and infantry companies. Its Regimental Headquarters was at St. Catharines and had companies at Niagara, Clifton, St. Catharines, Thorold, Louth, Beamsville, Clinton and St. Ann's, Ontario.

The Fenian Raids

On 1 June 1866, the 19th Battalion Volunteer Militia Canada was called out for active service where it served on the Niagara frontier. On 22 June 1866, the battalion was removed from active service.
On 24 May 1870, the 19th Lincoln Battalion of Infantry was called out again for active service on the Niagara frontier. On 3 June 1870, the battalion was removed from active service.

The First World War

On 6 August 1914, the 19th Lincoln Regiment was placed on active service for local protection duties with the Welland Canal Force.
When the Canadian Expeditionary Force was raised in September 1914, the 19th Lincoln Regiment as a unit wasn't mobilized for active service overseas, but the regiment did contribute drafts to help raise the 4th Battalion (Central Ontario), CEF as part of the First Canadian Contingent.
On 10 July 1915, the 81st Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 28 April 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 6 July 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 35th Reserve Battalion, CEF. On 27 July 1917, the 81st Battalion, CEF was disbanded.
On 15 July 1916, the 176th Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 29 April 1917, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 9 May 1917, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 12th Reserve Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. On 30 August 1920, the 176th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.

1920s–1930s

On 1 May 1920, as a result of the Otter Commission and the following post-war reorganization of the militia, the 19th Lincoln Regiment was Redesignated as The Lincoln Regiment and was reorganized with 2 battalions to perpetuate the assigned war-raised battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
As a result of the 1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization, on 15 December 1936, The Lincoln Regiment was Amalgamated with The Lincoln and Welland Regiment to form the current regiment also known as The Lincoln and Welland Regiment.

Organization

19th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry) Canada (18 March 1863)

  • Regimental Headquarters
  • No. 1 Company
  • No. 2 Company
  • No. 3 Company
  • No. 4 Company
  • No. 5 Company
  • No. 6 Company
  • No. 7 Company
  • No. 8 Company
  • No. 9 Company
  • No. 10 Company
  • '''No. 11 Company'''

19th Lincoln Battalion of Infantry (28 September 1866)

formed by the Amalgamation of the 19th Battalion Volunteer Militia Canada and the 20th Battalion Volunteer Militia Canada
  • Regimental Headquarters
  • No. 1 Company
  • No. 2 Company
  • No. 3 Company
  • No. 4 Company
  • No. 5 Company
  • No. 6 Company
  • No. 7 Company
  • No. 8 Company
  • No. 9 Company
  • No. 10 Company
  • No. 11 Company
  • '''No. 12 Company'''

19th Lincoln Battalion of Infantry (16 November 1866)

No. 5 Company and No. 10 Company detached to form the 44th Welland Battalion of Infantry, and remaining companies renumbered
  • No. 1 Company
  • No. 2 Company
  • No. 3 Company
  • No. 4 Company
  • No. 5 Company
  • No. 6 Company
  • No. 7 Company
  • No. 8 Company
  • No. 9 Company
  • '''No. 10 Company'''

19th St. Catharines Battalion of Infantry (01 October, 1897)

  • Regimental Headquarters
  • A Company
  • B Company
  • C Company
  • '''D Company'''

19th St. Catharines Regiment (01 April, 1908)

  • A Company
  • B Company
  • C Company
  • D Company
  • E Company
  • F Company
  • G Company
  • '''H Company'''

The Lincoln Regiment (01 October, 1920)

  • Regimental Headquarters
  • 1st Battalion
  • * A Company
  • * B Company
  • * C Company
  • * D Company
  • '''2nd Battalion'''

Alliances

Battle honours

Notable members