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In some cases the nickname actually replaced it: in 1881, the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot became officially known by its nickname, The Black Watch. What follows is a list of nicknames of Canadian regiments, arranged alphabetically by regimental title. A brief explanation of the origin of the nickname, where known, is included.
"The Left Coast" – a name shared with the West Coast of the United States, referring to the region notably leaning politically left. [6]"British California" – a play on the initials of the province, referring to its similarities with California in terms of culture, geography (particularly in the Lower Mainland), politics, and demographics.
The Canadian Militia is a historical title for military units raised for the defence of Canada. The term has been used to describe sedentary militia units raised from local communities in Canada; as well as the regular army for the Province of Canada and post-confederated Canada, referred to as the active militias.
The Canadian Corps in World War I. Men-at-Arms No. 439. Oxford: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 9781846031861. Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1914–1919 by G. W. L. Nicholson. Ottawa, Dept. of National Defence, 1962. "Infantry" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada. Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. 22 September 2020
John H. Brown, World War II U.S. Navy submarine commander [4] Edward Heffron, American World War II paratrooper; Roderick Learoyd VC, World War II RAF bomber pilot [10] "Bad Hand" – Ranald S. Mackenzie, U.S. Army general in the American Civil War and Indian Wars "Bad Old Man" – Jubal Early, Confederate Army general
The unit is based in downtown Oshawa, Ontario, and is named after Ontario County (1852–1974). Formed in 1866, and more commonly known as the 'Ontarios', 'black cats' or 'ONT R' (pronounced "ON-tar"), the regiment ranks among the oldest continuously serving Reserve ( Militia ) regiments in Canada and is one of the senior armoured regiments in ...
The 48th Highlanders of Canada is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve infantry regiment based in Toronto, Ontario, parading out of Moss Park Armoury. The regiment is part of 4th Canadian Division 's 32 Canadian Brigade Group .
List of California Civil War Union units; List of California State Militia civil war units; List of Colorado Territory Civil War units; List of United States Colored Troops Civil War units; Confederate Government Civil War units; Confederate units of Indian Territory; List of Connecticut Civil War units