Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent


Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. It was first raised in 1869 but also perpetuates the 4th Battalion, Select Embodied Militia, from the War of 1812. From 1954 to 1968, as a reserve regiment, it also was given a subsidiary title as the 5th Battalion of the Van Doos. This association was ended in 1968.
The regiment is based in Rimouski, Quebec.

Lineage

The regiment, and the older units it perpetuates, have rendered front line service in three conflicts:
All four battle honours are emblazoned on the regimental colours. The regiment celebrated 150 years of continuous service in 2019.
Lineage chart of les Fusiliers du St-Laurent:
AbbreviationPhrase
BnBattalion
BonBataillon
CASFCanadian Active Service Force
CEFCanadian Expeditionary Force
CoysCompanies
InfyInfantry
RegtRegiment
RégtRégiment

Alliances

Order of precedence