Vancouver Regiment
The Vancouver Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia. The regiment was formed in 1924 when the 1st British Columbia Regiment was Reorganized into three separate regiments. In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The Irish Fusiliers of Canada to form The Irish Fusiliers of Canada (The Vancouver Regiment).
Lineage of the Vancouver Regiment
- Originated on 15 May, 1924, in Vancouver, British Columbia, when the 1st British Columbia Regiment was Reorganized into three separate regiments: the 1st British Columbia Regiment, The Westminster Regiment; and The Vancouver Regiment.
- Amalgamated on 1 June, 1936, with The Irish Fusiliers of Canada and Redesignated as the Irish Fusiliers .
Perpetuations
Organization
The Vancouver Regiment- 1st Battalion
- 2nd Battalion