Canadian Voltigeurs
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The Canadian Voltigeurs were a light infantry unit, raised in Lower Canada (the present-day Province of Quebec) in 1812, that fought in the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States.
Quick Facts Provincial Corps of Light Infantry, Active ...
Provincial Corps of Light Infantry | |
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Active | April 1812 – 24 May 1815 |
Disbanded | 1815 |
Country | Lower Canada |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | Army |
Type | Light Infantry |
Size | Battalion |
Engagements | First Battle of Lacolle Mills Second Battle of Sacket's Harbor Battle of the Chateauguay Battle of Crysler's Farm Second Battle of Lacolle Mills Battle of Plattsburgh |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Charles de Salaberry Frederick Heriot |
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