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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 Loyalist Province" – referring to Upper Canada (what is now Ontario) being one of the main destinations for Loyalists fleeing the United States during the American Revolution. "Yours to Discover" (French: Á vous de Découvrir) – used on license plates issued since 1982. "Open for Business" – as written on the "Welcome to Ontario" sign.
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
In late December 1945, the regiment requested authority to ship to Canada its M5A1 Stuart VI recce tank Serial No. WD CT271427, manufacturer's number 10778, nicknamed "Press-On", to assist in forming a regimental museum collection. This tank was salvaged and repaired by the unit's Pioneer Platoon after being blown up on a mine in the battalion ...
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
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 ...
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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.