Highland Light Infantry of Canada
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The Highland Light Infantry of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. In 1965, the regiment was amalgamated with The Scots Fusiliers of Canada to form The Highland Fusiliers of Canada (now The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada).[1][2][3][4]
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Highland Light Infantry of Canada | |
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Active | 1886–1954, 1957–1965 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Militia (1886-1940) Canadian Army (1940-1954, 1957-1965) |
Type | Light Infantry |
Role | Infantry |
Size | One battalion |
Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia (1886-1940) Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (1942-1954, 1957-1965) |
Garrison/HQ | Galt, Ontario |
Motto(s) | Defence Not Defiance |
Colors | Facing colour buff |
March | Quick – Band: "Whistle o'er the Lave o't” Quick – Pipes: "Sean Triubhas" |
Engagements | First World War Second World War |
Battle honours | See #Battle Honours |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Harry Wickwire Foster |
Insignia | |
Tartan | MacKenzie |
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