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Regimental Battle Honours Defence of Canada 1812-1815, Detroit, Queenston, Niagara, YPRES 1915-17, Festubert 1915, MOUNT SORREL, SOMME 1916, ARRAS 1917 ‘18, HILL 70, AMIENS, HINDENBURG LINE, PURSUIT TO MONS, SICILY 1943, ITALY 1943-45, NORTHWEST EUROPE 1944-45, Afghanistan

(The Battle Honours in capital letters are emblazoned on the Regimental Colours) Freedoms Awarded 1969 & 1979 1981 1984 1987 1998 2004 2009 2014 City of Region of Town of Town of City of Communities Town of City of Brampton Dufferin Oakville Halton Hills Toronto of Dufferin Milton Mississauga County

The Colonel-in-Chief Field Marshal, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC(P) Honorary Colonel Honorary Colonel G.D. Reamey Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Honorary Lieutenant Colonel W.A. Adcock, OMM, CD

Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Ruggle, CD

Perpetuating The 37th, 74th, 76th, 126th, 164th and the 234th Battalions, Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-18

Regimental Birthday 14 September 1866

Regimental Headquarters

Deputy Commanding Officer Major M. Whitehead, CD Adjutant Captain Jessie Dancey Regimental Sergeant-Major Master Warrant Officer A.F. McKelvey, CD Officer Commanding Peel Company Captain M. Proulx Officer Commanding Halton Company Captain N. Roadhouse Officer Commanding Dufferin Company Captain R. Schubert ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Drum Major Drum Major I.D. McGibbon, CD

Allied Regiment The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers London, UK

Affiliated Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 557 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Brampton, Ontario 676 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Georgetown, Ontario 1188 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Oakville, Ontario 1849 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Orangeville, Ontario 2990 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Milton, Ontario

Regimental Disposition

Regimental Headquarters Halton Company The Lorne Scots 2 Chapel Street The Colonel John Roaf Barber, Pipes & Drums Band Brampton, Ontario ED, CD Armoury The Colonel John Roaf Barber, L6W 2H1 91 Todd Road ED, CD Armoury (905) 451-5724 Georgetown, Ontario 91 Todd Road Fax (905) 454-1533 L7G 4R8 Georgetown, Ontario (905) 702-2251 L7G 4R8 Dufferin Company Fax (905) 877-8827 (905) 702-2272 2 Chapel Street Fax (905) 877-8827 Brampton, Ontario Halton Company—Det Oakville L6W 2H1 90 Thomas Street The Lorne Scots (905) 451-5425 Oakville, Ontario Regimental Museum Fax (905) 454-1533 L6J 3A6 48 John Street (905) 844-0604 Brampton, Ontario The Lorne Scots (905) 844-7399 L6W 2H1 Regimental Association (905) 451-5724 2 Chapel Street Peel Company Fax (905) 454-1533 Brampton, Ontario 12 Chapel Street L6W 2H1 Brampton, Ontario L6W 2H1 (905) 451-2741 Fax (905) 454-1533

04 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Colours of the Lorne Scots

The Colours of the Lorne Scots (PD&H) Regiment On the 14th September 1991, the 125th anniversary of the formation of the Unit, the Colonel-in -Chief, Field Marshal, His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC (P) presented a new Stand of Colours to the Regiment.

The Queens Colour

The Regimental Colour ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) The State of the Regiment

Lorne Scots,

It is 204 years since our predecessors in the 2nd York left their homes and farms to answer the call against the American invasion of 1812 and 150 years that the Regiment has been serving Canada in its official history. That legacy is one that every member of the Regiment should and must wear proudly, as you are stewards for those that have gone before you.

Our remembrance of the Regiment’s service began with the Colonel in Chief’s visit in September, but it will carry on until the end of 2018, when we mark the end of the first world war. This April will see the BATTLE OF ARRAS (1917), which includes Vimy Ridge, commemorated here and in France. In August, we will recognize HILL 70, where 6 VC’s were awarded, one of them won by Sergeant Fredrick Hobson of the 20th (Central Ontar- io) Battalion, which was for a time the Peel Regiment’s 2nd Battalion. The last centenary commemoration will be the PURSUIT TO MONS, which on 11 November 1918 ended Canada’s Hundred Days battles, in the same place where the war had begun, Mons.

Personally, the last year has been an exercise of discovery. I found out elements of our collective history of which I knew absolutely nothing about. That history includes all kinds. LCol Stoughton Dennis, Peel’s 2nd commanding officer, who initiated the Battle of Fort Erie and was seen escaping the Fenians after donning a disguise. Acting Major Lennard Halliday (later the CO of The Peel & Dufferin Regiment) who won a Military Cross while leading 4 companies of the 20th Battalion CEF at Passchendaele and never talked about that experience. George King Chisholm, first CO of the 20th Halton Battalion of Infantry, whose family still has the musket with a ball embedded in the butt, which he carried during the Battle of Montgomery’s Tavern in 1837. Sgt “Buck” Hutchinson of Caledon East serving with the 4th BN, who was awarded the MM and won the epithet of ‘battalion murderer’, killing 31 enemy in two days at the Canal du Nord and at Abancourt Ridge.

My own memory includes the service of our soldiers in Cyprus, Yugoslavia, Africa, South West & South East Asia; but we have soldiers who are young enough that they do not have the first hand or “institutional” knowledge of even our service in Afghanistan. It is our job to teach them that there is an unbroken ribbon of service that goes back over two hundred years and to give them the tools they will need to carry that ribbon forward for another two hundred.

Air Son Ar Dutchais

LCol T Ruggle Commanding Officer

06 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Outgoing Commanding Officer

It is with a heavy heart that I write this, my last article as Commanding Officer. To say that the past year has been anything but amazing would be an understatement. Everything that your regiment has asked of you in our 150th year has been accomplished to the highest of standards that you should all be proud to be a part of. The work- load in a “normal” year would be a lot to ask however this past year went above and beyond. On the operational front the Regiment has been there and our soldiers, you, have stepped to the plate and excelled. Force generating soldiers at all levels including individual, section, platoon and company formations for all tasks assigned by brigade is always an endeavour. The Lorne Scots completed the usual training requirements such as IBTS on both Able Warrior exercises, winter warfare on the Ex Cold Starts and field training Ex Aggressive Viper. A highlight was the live firing of the C6 and C9 support weapons. Most attendees were able to get some trigger time and fired at least one box of ammo each. Last minute requests by higher are a constant, yet you all continued to fill these and I thank you for your flexibility in your ability to fill such tasking’s. My visit to Bury, Lancashire, UK to visit HRH and brief him and his staff on the state of The Regiment and 150th schedule was also accomplished in Apr 16. The support from the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers for our anniversary was amazing and I am grateful as many could attend as did. The past few years’ members of the Regiment and Association have been working hard and it all came to fruition in September. For me personally the past year has been a fantastic culmination of a 30-year career with the Lorne Scots and I am thankful I was a part of it. To all those involved I thank you. To have all the festivities over- seen by our Colonel-In-Chief, HRH Field Marshal The Duke of Kent was an honour. To have him available for the monument unveilings, dinners and luncheons and of course The Trooping and Gala was outstanding and I thank him for his time and commitment as our Colonel-In-Chief. The amount of time that CWO McKelvey put in on the monuments, from design to production was extraordinary. The three municipalities worked so well together taking this project to completion was more than we could ask for. Covering all costs and planning was much more than we expected. The placement of these monuments is a lasting legacy for all past, present and future Lorne Scots to look upon with pride and appreciation. I must thank Henry Verschuren for his time put into the monuments for arranging and presenting the concept to the town councils, well done. The Meet and Greet brought together by WO Kase was amazing. To hold it in the old Georgetown drill shed was the coolest thing and a great night to bring together all past and present members was a great way to start the celebrations. The preparation and planning that went into Trooping of the Colour by all companies was great. From the RSM, to Dufferin coy for their efforts to kit out all on parade, the rifle coys for getting the drill up to standard, the cadets on parade and covering off GD duties, transport team and the City of Brampton, all performed at the highest standard to pull off a parade that many are still talking about. I can not say enough about The Regimental Association led by President Daryl Porter and the Executive that were the driving force behind the social events. The work put in by Scott Ching and the Honourary Colonels was the reason everything came off without a hitch. The Gala planning by Meri-Mac and Scott was amazing and the Gala was an evening that spectacular. I thank HCol Reamey for his support to the evening and arranging for Rod Black as our MC only added to the event. The presentation put together by Hon LCol Adcock was a moving moment for all to reflect back on the 150 years of service to Canada. I thank you all for memories that will last a lifetime. It has been a pleasure to be your Commanding Officer for the past 4 years. It has been a privilege and honour to work with you all. I thank you for your commitment and service. I wish the Regiment well as you continue to manage civilian careers and families while serving the Regiment and country. Air Son Ar Dutchais LCol Hickson 07 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Regimental Sergeant Major’s Desk

What a historic and momentous year this has been for the Regiment!

2016 marked our 150th anniversary in the Order of Battle and as such it deserved to be celebrated in a truly remarkable way. With this in mind, the planning team started their deliberations nearly two years ago to come up with a series of events that would mark this historic milestone in the Regiment’s history. The hard work, long hours and dedication that they invested in creating the events and occasions that marked our celebration resulted in the awarding of five new Battle Honours to the Regiment, our participation in the Nijmegen March as the representative team for the Canadian Army, the issuance of a commemorative envelope by Canada Post, the creation of a Regimental scotch by the Glenfarclas dis- tillery, Trooping the Colours reviewed by our Colonel-in-Chief , the Gala held under the auspices of our Regimental Association, a Regimental reunion, and the creation and erection of the Lorne Scots Monu- ments in Brampton, Georgetown and Oakville. I doubt that there is any other Regiment in the Canadian Army that could have accomplished such a feat. My congratulations and thanks to all those who put in the time and the effort to ensure that our Anniversary would be a celebration to be remembered for the next 150 years!

If I was to pick one event that stood out above all the rest it would have to be the Trooping. Standing before you on parade I saw a display of drill and deportment that spoke volumes about the enthusiasm and ardour that you felt for being part of such a significant and extraordinary proceeding. Being on that parade square was, for me, a milestone in my military career that I will not soon forget.

Now that our sesquicentennial year is soon drawing to a close, we need to look forward to what lays ahead for us and the Canadian Army as a whole. Our government is redefining the way the country will be participating in global affairs and as a result so too the Army’s role in international efforts to promote peace, stability and good governance on the world stage. What does that mean for you? It means more opportunities to participate in overseas deployments and an increase in our operational and training tempo. Your part in this is to devote the time and energy to become the best soldier you possi- bly can as you may have to soon put your skills to the test as we did in Afghanistan. So get out on exercise and train hard, take the courses that will improve your skills and increase your leadership abilities – prepare yourself.

This will be, in all likelihood, my last message to you in the annual newsletter as the RSM. I therefore want to take the opportunity to extend my appreciation for all your hard work and dedication to this Regi- ment and for making it the outstanding unit it is today. No RSM could have asked for better, thank you.

AIR SON AR DUTHCHAIS

RSM McKelvey

08 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Honourary Colonel

It's been an honour to serve as the Regiment's Honorary Colonel for the past five years. This year was special because it was our 150th Anniversary. Let me highlight two events that took place in 2016. Our annual trip to Eng- land to join our sister regiment for Gallipoli ceremonies in April, and the Lorne Scots 150th Anniversary Weekend September 23-25, 2016.

In April our CO, LCOL Hickson and DCO, Major Ruggle joined my wife, Joanne and I in London. We stayed at the Army & Navy Club so we could walk to St. James Palace to meet with our Colonel-In-Chief, HRH The Duke of Kent. Our visit with HRH went well. We discussed the state of our Regiment and reviewed details of the Lorne Scots 150th anniversary weekend, that would take place later in the year. Joanne and I took the opportunity to stay over one night in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers apartment in the Tower of London. No ghosts but the ravens made a bit of noise at 5:30am.

After a few days in London, we all traveled by train to Bury to participate in Gallipoli ceremonies. We started our Bury trip by having a Friday dinner with British Colonel’s Glover and Gorski and the lovely Helen Smith. Saturday we attended the unveiling of the Fusilliers Museum’s two story stained glass windows. A wonderful work of art that includes a Lorne Scots section. A for- mal dinner followed the unveiling. Sunday we attended the troop and cadet inspections which were followed by the Gallipoli church service. The service included moving performances by The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers band, and a choir from the Turkish/British Association. A luncheon followed the service and nine of the ten Mayors from the greater Manchester Area were in attendance. We left the next day knowing that we would see many of our Fu- silier friends in September at our 150th Anniversary weekend.

Our 150th anniversary weekend was one of the finest events I have ever attended. Our Colonel-In-Chief, HRH The Duke of Kent was in attendance. Over three days we had a trooping of the colors, dedicated three monuments in Peel, Dufferin and Halton regions, had an Association meet-and-greet, had private dinners and luncheons with The Duke, The Lorne Scots Officers and Senate, and the Lorne Scots Association. I have never seen our troops and pipes and drums band look sharper. I should mention that the beautiful monuments were designed by our Regi- mental Sergeant Major CWO Alex McKelvey. Saturday evening we had a gala to beat all galas. Over 500 Lorne Scots troops, family and friends attended. On Sunday we hosted sixty people for lunch at our home. The group included HRH The Duke of Kent, our Lorne Scots HLCol, CO, DCO, RSM and spouses, our Lorne Scots Association President and several association members and spouses, our sister regiments officers and association members and spouses. It was a wonderful weekend.

Sometime in 2017 we will have our Change-Of-Honorarys ceremony and our current Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Bill Adcock, will become the Regiment’s Honorary Colonel. Bill has been a great friend and mentor to me over the years. Oakville businessman Craig Hayman is slated to be our next Honorary Lieutenant Colo- nel. Both of these gentlemen will do great work for the Regiment.

HCol Gary Reamey

09 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Honourary Lieutenant Colonel

We have just completed one of our busiest fall seasons in the last 15 years. Remem- brance Services are over and the soldiers are now focusing on training and preparing for whatever lies ahead. Christmas is rapidly approaching and we are all looking forward to celebrating the festive season with the Regimental Family. I would like to take afew moments to reflect back on the 150th Anniversary Weekend. To say it was a success is an understatement. From the arrival of our Fusilier comrades to the smooth welcome of our Colonel-in-Chief, to the monument unveilings, the lunches, the dinners, the Trooping and the Gala, it all ran like a Swiss time piece.

We have had many messages of congratulations about how much they enjoyed the weekend and it is all well deserved.

Let’s step back in time to almost two years ago when we actually got serious about the 150th Anniversary celebrations. We had all the key players there including the CO, DCO, RSM, the two Honouraries and the President of the Association. It was a high energy meeting with many big ideas. We discussed the presentation of Colours, monuments, galas, marketing - the list was endless. We began divided tasks into two categories:

The parade, the monuments and all the logistics involved were the responsibility of the CO and his team;

The fundraising for the Gala, dinners, lunches, reunion, meet & greet, and the coordination of the Fusilier visit became the responsibility of the Honorary Colonels and the Regimental Association.

Once that was decided we all got down to work. As the months progressed and the Anniversary crept closer, the mountain of work grew taller. There were so many moving parts it didn’t seem possible we would ever put it all together.

It became obvious to Daryl Porter in the early stages of the planning process that he would need a team of talented, ener- getic, social media savvy members of the association. Not surprisingly they were all the younger members of the association who grew up in the age of social media. The members of this team were: Kiana Wardell, Chris Banks, Bryan Cronk, Jason Kiss, Bill Bean, Mike Kase and Matt Colbeck. Once in place this team developed a marketing plan to reach out to the former members of the Regiment, and to educate the communities about the importance of the Regiment in the history of the three counties. They even engaged marketing students from Ryerson University to develop a comprehensive plan to help launch the team’s campaign. I should add that Jerry Derochie, the editor of the association newsletter, was vital in getting the message out to the Regimental Family.

Early on in the planning process, I had brought a picture of a monument commemorating another Regiment’s 150 years of service to a meeting with the CO and RSM. The RSM did not like the design. Since I knew the RSM was an excellent artist I challenged him to design his own vision of a suitable monument for our Regiment. The rest is history. He designed a monument that blew all of us away. LCol Hickson and RSM Mckelvey presented the idea to the Cities of Oakville, Brampton, and the Town of Halton Hills. Throughout this process we had the assistance of our former Bandmaster, Hank Verschuren, who used his connections in the three levels of government to assist the CO in obtaining funding for the project. In the end the municipal governments funded the whole project. What an amazing accomplishment!

In the meantime, the fundraising committee for the Gala was in full swing. Under the leadership of Daryl his team used Twitter, Facebook and the local media to blast out the information on the 150th Anniversary. Historical articles were posted on our Facebook page by the DCO Tom Ruggle; this helped illustrate the importance of the Regiment in the history of the three counties. The committee made presentations to the Brampton City Council and met with council members from Oak- ville and Georgetown. Concurrently the Legions from Georgetown and Brampton began their own campaign to raise funds for the 150th Celebration. Led by Hank Verschuren, Rob Walsh from the Brampton Legion, and Jack Harrison from the Georgetown Legion, they made a substantial financial contribution to our fundraising effort. Throughout the summer the 10 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

committee met to plan the details of the weekend including the Gala. By this time our events planner, Scott Ching, became fully engaged in the process. Another key person also joined the team, the Adjutant Capt Jesse Dancey. The detailed coordination became his responsibility. Between Jesse and Scott the details of the weekend took shape. We had to integrate the Colonel-in-Chief’s detailed visit plan with those of the Fusilier visiting party. We not only needed to move HRH from one event to the next but also the 14 members of the Fusilier party led by Maj. General Paul Nanson. After many meetings we had a plan. All we needed were drivers and vehicles.

By mid-August we were confident that the plan for the whole weekend was ready. From entertainment at the Gala to the meet and greet and the Garden Parties at Joanne and Gary Reamy’s house, all the planning was done. We even had to attend a food tasting event at the Pearson Centre to select the menu for the evening. It was tough but someone had to do it. I should add that all dinners and lunches were carefully planned by Scott Ching. His attention to detail was remarkable. All we needed at this point was the approval of His Royal Highness. In late August the recce by Capt. Miguel Hollaway (Equerry to His Royal Highness) was conducted. This visit was invaluable. After an intense visit and many hours of discussion, the plan in principle was approved. It was a delight to work with Miguel. With some minor tweaking, the plan was approved by the Palace. The one minor area of concern was the time between the Garden Party and the flight home for His Royal Highness. It had to be filled so we asked for the support of LCol Guy Smith, a former member of the Regiment. He volunteered his yacht to be used for a beautiful afternoon with his Royal Highness, so he could wind down after a very busy weekend. A big thank- you to Carolyn and Guy for their generosity.

All the while, the push to sell tickets for the Gala continued. In mid-August we were not close to our goal, however we had a plan that all of us were confident would work. The marketing plan kicked into its final gear. More letters went out to the Regimental Family and friends of the Regiment. By the beginning of September we still had a long way to go to achieve our final objective. We had a meeting to discuss downsizing the Gala, but Daryl felt confident we would achieve our goals. He was right. By mid-September we had reached our goal for the Gala. Not only did we achieve the goal - we sold out and had to shut down the ticket sales. Our goal was 450 and we sold close to 500.

The planning for the reunion meet and greet was also in full swing. Mike Kase presented his plan to the Association and it was approved. The old Georgetown Armoury was booked for the event which was a perfect venue. It was an armoury in 1866 when the Regiment was first formed, and many of us more mature members of the Regiment began our careers there. Once again we had no idea how many would show up but the guess was around 200.

I would not want to leave you with the impression that we had no help from the Regimental Family in helping us make the 150th a success. There were many who stepped up to help with our visitors. Jackie Dunn, Mary and Clive Snape opened their homes to our visitors from the UK and provided a wonderful experience for them. Jackie had Colonel Cartwright and a piper from Germany staying with her and the Snapes had two former RSMs. Stew Sherriff was our guide on a wonderful day in the Niagara Area. Their time and generosity was very much appreciated.

I cannot say enough about the support given by the HCol and his lovely wife Joanne. His leadership through this whole process was a significant factor in the success of this event. Without the both of them we would not have achieved what we did. I think one of the most pleasant surprises was the support of the incoming HLCol, Craig Hayman, and his lovely wife Tammy. From the time of his nomination to the present their support has not wavered. Their fundraising cocktail party was a perfect event to kick off our summer fundraising campaign.

As the Fusiliers began to arrive we went over the plan one more time and then braced ourselves for the busy week ahead. On Thursday, our Colonel-in-Chief arrived. The arrival was made easy by airport security who did everything they could to help us. Our baggage handlers Scott and Jesse did a great job as well. A big thanks goes out to the immigration officers at the Pearson International Airport. They also made sure that MGen Nanson and Col Swift were whisked through the airport without trouble. The General was very impressed by their reception. This smooth arrival set the tone for the whole weekend. On Thursday night we had a relaxed dinner with His Royal Highness and prepared for the weekend.

Friday flew by. The dedication of the monuments went smoothly. Everyone was impressed by the elegance and symbolism of the monuments. As our Colonel-in-Chief dedicated the first of three monuments, we realized that the legacy and future of the Regiment was assured in our communities. It is important to recognize the contributions of the City of Brampton and 11 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

the towns of Oakville and Halton Hills. The Mayor of Brampton, Linda Jeffery, the Mayor of Oakville, Rob Burton, and the Mayor of Halton Hills, Rick Bonnette, never wavered in their enthusiasm for this project. In the end these three municipalities absorbed the total cost of construction of the monuments. This was truly a labour of love, and it reinforced how much respect the Regiment has in these three counties.

On Friday evening we had our first Senate dinner with His Royal Highness in over 35 years, but the highlight of the evening was the Meet and Greet. To say it was high energy was an understatement. The old Georgetown Armoury was jumping. Old comrades met for the first time in many years. Veterans from the 30’s and 40’s were taking selfies with veterans from the 90’s and the 21st century. It didn’t matter how old or how young, these men and women had one common denominator: they were Lorne Scots. Congratulations to Mike Kase and his team.

The warm glow of Friday carried into Saturday. It was a typical Lorne Scots parade day, warm and sunny. As the Regiment re- hearsed His Royal Highness had a morning walk and then dressed for the parade. After a short lunch with the fire fighters at the fire hall behind the parade square, His Royal Highness arrived at the parade amidst the swirl of the pipes and a fly past of vintage world war one airplanes. The CO, RSM, Officers, and soldiers of the Regiment did us proud. The parade was magnificent and as the colours were marched by the Colonel-in-Chief, the wind picked up and the colours were fully extended. It was a wonderful sight to behold. One of the highlights was the old guard. We had at least fifty on parade. We had veterans on parade in their nineties. Many of those in the old Guard had served in the Regiment and had then gone on to careers in the Regular force. Maj. Bruce Henwood, who had lost both legs when his vehicle was struck by a land mine in Croatia, marched on the parade. One of the most moving moments was when the veterans guard marched by the grandstand. They marched with great dignity - even those in wheelchairs proudly saluted their Colonel-in-Chief. They received a standing ovation and there were many in the audience with tears rolling down their cheeks. As usual our Regimental Pipes and Drums were magnificent. Led by Drum Major Ian McGibbon and Pipe Major Doug Wickham, the band played flawlessly. It was a long day for our band because they also had to play at the Gala. As they played the Regimental march at dinner I am sure that every member of the Regiment was bursting with pride. This was only the beginning of the day. After the parade we all moved back to our hotels to prepare for the Gala.

At 1800 we all converged at the Pearson Centre for the Gala which we had been planning since the previous year. We had planned for 450 and when the dust settled we had almost 500 in attendance. The setting was magical. The soldiers had managed to change into their mess dress and ladies were stunning in their beautiful dresses. It was reminiscent of the Officers and Warrant Officers Balls of the distant past. The main dining room was adorned with the colours of the Regiment and the table settings were perfect. As the majority of our guests enjoyed the lamb chops, oysters, salmon, sushi, chicken, and hors d’oeu- vres, those who had donated 1000 dollars or more were enjoying a private reception with the Colonel-in-Chief who thanked them personally for their generous contributions. We also had a framed copy of the 150th Anniversary scroll signed by His Roy- al Highness. This was the brainchild of Capt. Ian Steingaszner, who researched and designed the scroll. It will be a memento that will be treasured by all who received it. It should be noted that we had hoped for fifteen, one thousand dollar contribu- tors, but to our amazement we received over forty. This truly demonstrated the esteem that the Regiment is held in.

After the reception the guests were seated and the serious business of eating began. The meal was fantastic and the wines were a perfect compliment. If anyone was hungry after that meal, then there wasn’t much we could do. During dinner we were entertained by the Sheridan College performance studies students. What a talented group, their music focused on Canadian music. From their rendition of the Maple Leaf Forever to Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, it was magnificent. These young per- formers are a glowing example of today’s youth.

There were some serious moments as well. Our Regimental Association President thanked all those present for their support of the Regiment and the contribution it has made to the community. He also praised all the Mayors and Counsellors for their attendance at the Gala and their constant support throughout the year leading up to the 150th. As HLCol, I had the honour with LCol Hickson of proposing the toast to the Regiment, which included a visual and musical presentation of 150 years of Regimental History. I would like to thank Jerry Derochie for his hours of work digitalizing 150 years of old photographs and or- ganizing them into decades. My daughter Marlaina spent hours over the summer selecting pictures for our presentation, trying to create a presentation that represented each decade of the history of the Regiment. During this process I began to feel a connection with people I had never met. There were many pictures of the legends of the Regiment and I soon realized they were as engaged in training and social events as we are today. Once we had made our final decisions, Marlaina used her magic to 12 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

create the flow of the presentation, and then added the music. It had a profound effect on the guests at the Gala, moving many to tears.

HCol Reamy introduced our Colonel-in-Chief and presented him with a cask of our Anniversary Whiskey. This whiskey was personally selected by Glenfarclas for the Lorne Scots in honour of their sesquicentennial 1866 -2016. This was another brilliant idea of Capt Ian Steingaszner. The Colonel-in-Chief thanked the HCol for his gift and then replied with a Toast to the Regiment. It was a very moving tribute that acknowledged the contributions of the Regiment throughout the history of Canada, and the strong connection to the communities of Peel, Dufferin and Halton counties.

Once all the formalities were concluded, the country rock group Runaway Angel brought their talents to the stage and finished the evening in grand style. My understanding is that the party went late into the evening and several individuals were helped back to their rooms in the hotel, which luckily was only a few steps behind the Pearson Centre. I would be remiss if I did not congratulate Scott Ching and his team for creating an atmosphere which was truly memorable. Many do not realize how much effort goes into planning and operationalizing the flow of the whole evening. The staging, the lighting, the presentation ofthe food and the entertainment had to be timed to the minute. Well done to Scott and his team of Carol, Tammy, John, Brittiany, Gary, Linda, Novah, Brad, Wendy and Marlaina. A special thanks to the manager of the Pearson Centre, Fernando and his chef for a wonderful meal.

On Sunday morning the weekend concluded with the final monument unveiling in Oakville. The monument was received with the same awe as those in Brampton and Oakville. What an end to the weekend. His Royal Highness had lunch at the Honourary Colonel’s house. He was joined by those who had worked so hard to ensure the success of the weekend. The food was world class, and Joanne and Gary were the perfect hosts. In the early afternoon we left for The Harbour in Bronte for a lovely sunny afternoon cruise between Bronte Harbour and Oakville. Then it was off to the hotel to say good-bye to our Colonel-in-Chief and his Equerry Capt. Miguel Hollaway. They both thanked everyone in the Regiment and the Regimental Family for a truly memorable 150th celebration. One of the unsung heroes of the weekend was LCol Andre Phelps, who gladly took on the role of Aide De Camp to His Royal Highness. Throughout the weekend Andre handled any issues that suddenly arose. He was the liaison between the RCMP and the Regiment. Without his calm professionalism things would not have gone so smoothly. For me the most important support that I had throughout this whole process came from my beautiful wife Lina. She was the sounding board for my venting when things went wrong always bringing a calm steady voice to any problem I presented to her. During the celebrations her grace and beauty added to all the social events. She always had time for everyone and was a perfect am- bassador for the Regiment.

After the weekend the CO, LCol Ross Welsh and I took Col Brian Gorski and his lovely lady Helen on a canoe trip into Algonquin Park. The weather was perfect, the company was great, and the food excellent but there were no fish. There is always next year Brian. By the way Helen was the only one who went swimming. Algonquin Park was at its most beautiful with the fall colours beginning to show. Helen and Brian concluded their visit with a tour of Toronto conducted by Craig and Tammy Hayman.

I do not think we could have predicted how successful the 150th Anniversary was going to be. Every member of the Regiment should be proud of their contribution to its success. It will be an event that will become legend as time moves on. Thank-you from the bottom of my heart. I have never been more proud of the Lorne Scots.

As with all things we now look to the future. I congratulate LCol Tom Ruggle on his appointment and wish him the best. Tom is a highly skilled professional officer who will ensure that the Regiment is ready for any task or operation that we are assigned. I am looking forward to working with him on our plans for the Presentation of new Colours and our trip to the UK to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our Allied Regiment. In the meantime we should all be aware that the strengthening of the Army Re- serve Program (StAR) continues to move along and remains a priority for the Army Commander. I can assure you that the national council of HCol’s is watching this with great interest.

In conclusion Lina and I wish all members of the Regimental Family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As we have demonstrated through 2016 we truly have a Regiment to be proud of.

Honourary Lieutenant Colonel William Adcock OMM CD

13 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Association President

A couple of years ago, when I was elected to represent you all as the President of the Lorne Scots Asso- ciation along with the current Executive Committee, our mandate was clear and we knew that we had a significant task ahead of us. We had to breathe new life and fresh ideas into our association including planning great events. We had to embrace the digital age by leveraging social media to engage our members and tell our collective story. We had to make sure that we could be there to support the wel- fare of the troops and promote the Heritage of the Regiment. All of this would be the backdrop for this year's 150th Anniversary Celebrations.

I would like to suggest, with the greatest of humility I might add, that we have achieved everything we set out to do. We have a vibrant and engaged Association that is modern and connected and we celebrated our 150 year anniversary in a way that was true to our heritage and traditions but also contem- porary and fun. This could not have been possible without the efforts of a few who supported us all the way along.

Namely: Sgt Andrew Harris (Ret'd) - VP and Entertainment/Events, MCpl Chris Banks - Website/ Communications, Ms Kiana Wardell - Communications, Mrs Maggie Bobinski - Website, LCol Jerry Dero- chie (Ret'd) - Communications, Mr Bryan Cronk - External Sales and Marketing, MWO Matt Colbeck - Internal Sales, WO Michael Kase - Reunion Coordinator, Mr Scott Ching - Event Planner/Consultant, CWO Derek Murphy - Golf Tournament Coordinator/Consultant, Mr Sean Parkin - Membership Secre- tary, Sgt Jason Kiss - Consultant, Sgt Bill Bean - Consultant .

None of this would be possible without the vision of Honorary Colonel Reamey and Honorary LCol Bill Adcock. Their trust, leadership and support was limitless and very much appreciated.

As we move away from our 150th, we need to we set our eyes on the future and the next 150 years and build on a stable foundation. We have momentum, which is only valuable if it is seized. We need to continue to create value for our membership by a) providing a platform and channel for our members to document our collective, living history, and b) ensure we continue to hold great events that you will all be excited to attend.

We look forward to the road ahead and thank you all for supporting your association.

AIR SON AR DUTHCHAIS

Daryl Porter President Lorne Scots Regimental Association

14 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Halton Company Desk

2016 was a challenging year for Halton Company. Between the routine requirements of planning and conducting training for Thursday nights and weekend exercises, the unit at large was preparing for our 150th Anniversary celebrations. Specifically, for Halton Company this involved improving the Company’s footprint within the community by conducting a series of connection events with the public. These events were designed to increase the public’s awareness of the Regiment and the 150th Anniversary celebrations. This included 1 Platoon’s participation in open houses and stand displays in Oakville during the Jazz Festival and Midnight Madness which saw traffic of upwards of 75 and 150 plus interested community members, respectively. Meanwhile, 2 Platoon’s annual participation in the Georgetown Highland Games and their own open house contributed immensely to the success of the 150th.

During the 150th Anniversary ceremonies, Halton Company successfully contributed ceremonial guards for the unveiling of two historic Lorne Scots monuments in Georgetown and Oakville. We also successfully participated in the Trooping of the Colours parade with HRH The Duke of Kent and several dignitaries from 32 Canadian Brigade Group, 4th Canadian Division, and our Allied Regiment The Royal Regi- ment of Fusiliers from the UK, all in attendance.

Despite the demanding tempo of routine training requirements and the unusual strain of the 150th Anniversary, Halton Company’s very own Sgt Crawford managed to successfully plan and lead a marching contingent for the annual Nijmegen Marches in the Netherlands this past summer. And, as if he was not tired enough from the marches, he also organized and led a team of four for the annual CFB Peta- wawa Ironman Competition on his own initiative. His leadership and presence have been critical during the transition Halton Company faced over the summer.

Perhaps most significantly of all, Halton Coy has learned to adapt to changing circumstances amidst the high turnover rate of soldiers, NCOs and officers alike. With the resignations of one Officer Commanding, one Platoon Commander and several senior Corporals; com- bined with the retirement of it’s long standing Coy 2IC and the mid-October inter-unit posting of several of its NCOs, Halton Coy has been in a constant state of flux. Its soldiers have demonstrated a great deal of patience and loyalty despite its changing circumstances. Fortunately, with the arrival of replacement leadership at both the officer and NCO levels and a fresh batch of recruits to kick off the 2016/2017 training year, Halton Company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on a fresh start. Lessons learned indicate that having a dedicated and effective chain of command starting at the Section and Platoon level will be critical for gleaning implied tasks and delegating responsibility when appropriate. This will be the first step in rebuilding trust between followers and leaders within the Company.

Achieving success will mean that members of Halton Company will relearn the basics of our profession’s military ethos. They must strive to know, process, and most importantly, embody Canada’s military ethos. Halton Company will remember the duty they have to themselves, their Regiment, and their country. They will demonstrate loyalty to their team members and their superiors. They will be men and women of integrity who will embody these values both on and off duty. And finally, they will develop the courage to hold themselves and others accountable when we struggle to uphold and inculcate these values within our spheres of influence.

Doing so will restore the fractured teamwork and cohesion currently experienced by several of its members. In as much as these last few reflections have been sobering, I am encouraged by the hope we have in fresh starts. It is fitting then that at the close ofthis calendar year, we remember that we are members of the Profession of Arms and we all have a responsibility to achieve professional competence in everything we do. I know that throughout my holidays I will think back on this year and reflect on ways that I would like to improve my own performance and I would invite you to do the same for your performance.

On behalf of myself and Sergeant-Major Colbeck, I would like to sincerely thank you for your service and for your family’s support this past year. I know how challenging it can be to achieve balance in your personal, civilian, and military lives. Be proud of your commitment to a greater cause and the choice you have made to wear a uniform.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Capt Nicholas Roadhouse Officer Commanding Halton Company

15 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Peel Company Desk

Every Christmas season, we come together as a Regimental Family to celebrate the holiday season. One of the most satisfying moments I have is to boast and provide an update to as to what Peel Company has accomplished over the past twelve months.

To start off, I would like to explain the reasoning of the unofficial Peel Coy motto introduced last year “We Lead”. The Royal Canadian Infantry Corps motto is Ducimus which is Latin for “We Lead”. Peel Company has unofficially borrowed this Motto and made it our own; in Peel Coy every single soldier and officer leads. Members of Peel Coy lead because we have set a sturdy foundation of being professional soldiers in the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve. We call ourselves professional soldiers because we are prepared to a very high standard for any task, operation or deployment that the government decides conduct next. Preparation includes training of basic soldier skills with a focus on funda- mentals, which sets the basis for all members to remain vigilant and ready to deploy anywhere at any time. Further, members of Peel coy conduct our duties in an ethical and competent manner, something which is expected of soldiers in a professional modern army. Thus, all members of Peel Coy lead by their actions and by setting the example in everything that we do.

Over the last twelve months, members of Peel Company have proudly represented the Regiment on Operation PROVISION, providing assistance to the Syrian Refugees entering Canada. We conducted individual training by further developing professionally, completing career courses to ensure that the most current tactics, techniques and procedures are being employed in our training. Peel Coy also led and conducted collective training, to include Exercise Cold Start I and II (sub-arctic platoon level defen- sive operations), Exercise Raging Lion (machine gun camp) and Exercise Able Warrior II (retention exercise based on live fire jungle lanes). On top of all this, Peel Company also provided members to participate in the grueling Nijmegen March in the Netherlands.

On behalf of Peel Coy, I would like to extend our wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season from our family to yours.

Captain Matthew Proulx Officer Commanding Peel Coy

Cpl A.M. George, Cpl J.P. Wilbur and Cpl D.J. Tre- leaven occupy the C6 GPMG trench on Exercise Cold Start II (05-07 Feb 2016)

16 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Dufferin Company Desk

2016 proved to be a very demanding year for Dufferin Company. The Company had been tasked with the lead on Basic Winter Warfare course, Ex Able Warrior #1, and Ex Ballistic Galley. In addition, significant resources were placed to ensure the success of the 150th anniversary events.

The RQ performed remarkably to ensure logistical support was sufficient for all unit needs. Unpredictable circumstances and changes to staffing never hindered their effectiveness. Experience with the Service Battalions had shown me good and bad logistical support. The unit RQ staff and CQs have really shown a determination and provided not good but excellent support to the unit. In regards to future planning, the RQ will be reviewing a reloca- tion plan to Georgetown. A CQ-RQ SOP will be developed to enable quicker logistical response to the other companies.

The BOR and Finance effectively managed all the unit administration without any issues. Soldiers often never appreciate the significance and hard work of these members. BOR and Finance members work in the thankless back- ground job of the unit. That is why it is important to mention their hard work and determination. The BOR and Finance showed care and concern for unit members administration so that soldiers could focus on being soldiers.

The Band was truly a new concept for me, as I had never seen a unit Band before. The positive feedback and unit pride that the Band provided was truly astonishing. It doesn’t take long to see the historical and present significance that the Band holds in the ranks. Leading up to and during the 150th, members of the Band provided a significant focal point of unit pride. In addition, it is vital to mention the unit’s abundant appreciation to the volunteers, without you an important part of the unit would never be possible.

Operations and Training and the Training Cell provide the all personnel the avenues to be ‘soldiers’. National courses, brigade training, unit training, domestic operations, overseas operations, and many other individual soldier development opportunities are only made possible through the hard work of these members. Operations and Training and the Training Cell ensure that all opportunities for a fulfilling reserve career and service to country are made available. This year was no exception with unit soldiers participating in multiple training and operational opportunities.

I am extremely proud to have had the opportunity to work with Dufferin Company. I have witnessed many company members going above and beyond on a daily basis to ensure the unit operations had a firm support foundation. Members of Dufferin Company have truly provided service that was second to none.

As we approach the holiday season, as always stay safe.

Capt R Schubert OC Dufferin Coy

17 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Pipes & Drums Band

2016 was a great year for the Pipes and Drums. The year kicked off with the 72nd Annual Robbie Burns Dinner and Dance, which saw over 280 guests from both the Regiment and the public take in the night’s festivities.

With another Burns night in the books, the band set its sights on the summer ahead and the demands of the Regiment’s 150th celebrations. This began with the band welcoming new bass drummer to the ranks, Pte Joshua, who along with Cpl Cramer was tasked to Ceremonial Guard for the 2016 parade season. For only having had his first parade and performance in January, Pte Joshua was called upon by PMaj Clark just 6 months later to be the lead bass drummer not only for the regular parade season but also for the Massed Pipes and Drums during Fortissimo on Parliament Hill. Not an easy task for someone new to the hot seat, as the massed bands are comprised of many experienced and professional pipers and drummers of other Reserve Pipe bands from all across Canada.

Cpl Cramer in her seventh summer at CG was not only performing in a job above her rank as a section commander, but was also responsible once again for teaching the pipers, of all skill levels, how to properly highland dance, as is tradition. After two weeks of intense training, she then led a select group of pipers/dancers to perform on Parliament Hill during Fortissimo. For her efforts and leadership in this task for the past 4 years she was awarded the CO’s Commendation. The hackle was once again extremely prominent on Parliament Hill during the Fortissimo Tattoo, as a contingent of the band took centre rank in the Massed Pipes and Drums.

The 150th anniversary of the Regiment also marked the 135th year the Pipes and Drums have been in existence; an important milestone for any band. With His Royal Highness in attendance; three monument unveilings, the Trooping of the Colours, rehearsals, and the Gala evening the band’s standard was raised and the schedule set. As demanding as this was, the band and some members were tasked to or involved in almost all the week’s engagements. Our own Cpl Kelly and her band, Eclectic Revival kept the toes tapping and drinks flowing as members past and present reunited at the As- sociations Meet and Greet Friday night. In addition the band welcomed an old friend of the Pipe Major: Horst Huhnken, a civilian piper from Hamburg, Germany with whom we played in The Hamilton Tattoo some 10 years ago. He flew over for the month of September to volunteer with us in order to participate in the 150th. We were honoured to have him on parade. The Trooping of the Colours was a successful and proud moment for the band as we led the Regiment on parade in review of HRH. The Pipe Band’s drill, dress, deportment, and playing were well received and remarked on by many important dignitaries, including His Highness.

The Pipe Band also saw the return to form with Cpl Federico’s attendance of Ex Able Warrior 2. He accompanied the troops through over 107 relays through the Jungle Lanes, and subsequently earned the nickname of “Battle Piper”. We hope to continue this trend of sending pipers out with troops; a welcome return to tradition of supporting the Regiment in the field.

On a sadder note this year saw the end of an illustrious career with the band. Tenor Drummer Alanah Kelly departs us with 12 years of volunteer service and leadership. Her dedication to her tenor section and her importance to the morale of the Pipes and Drums will be missed. She first joined the band with her sister and father (Cpl and Sgt Kelly respectively). We thank her for her service and wish her well with all future endeavors. She will always remain a member of the band, and we shall see her in the counter-march.

The future looks on the up and up with new students from all the Lorne Scots Cadet corps and a full calendar with such notable events as the 150th Birthday of Canada, as well as various 100th anniversary commemorations of the First World War. The Pipes and Drums continue to strive to improve and grow as the public face of the Regiment.

January 28th will be our 73rd Annual Robbie Burns Dinner and Dance. Tickets are available online now.

Corporal R Kelly 18 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS History of the Lorne Scots

The Lorne Scots is one of Canada’s Oldest Infantry Regiments, dating back to the 1790’s. Two Compa- nies of Voluntary Militia from the area served with General Isaac Brock at Queenston and Detroit. As tension increased between Britain and the United States, the commander-in-chief in Upper Canada, Major General Isaac Brock, and the Lieutenant-Governor, Prevost, had little confidence in the militia. Although they numbered 11,000 on paper, Prevost thought 'it might not be prudent to arm more than 4000.' Brock wanted to secure the best men from the militia and give them special training, and his pro- posals were embodied in the Militia Act of 1812. That provided for two flank companies to be drawn from each militia regiment, not more than one third of the strength of the parent regiment; the remain- der would form battalion companies. The flank companies were to be volunteers, who were to provide for themselves 'a good and sufficient musket, fusil, rifle or gun, with at least six rounds of powder and ball'; and their captains were to call them out to train at least six times a month. They would be the first to be mobilized, and during the war they played a major role in the defence of the country. When Presi- dent Madison did declare war, on 18 June 1812, it took three weeks for the news to reach Upper Cana- da. To defend a thousand miles of border, Brock had one regiment of British regulars, the 41st, some gunners and the militia. Amongst the flank companies that were mobilized was Captain John Chisholm's Flank Company, 2nd Regiment of York Militia, which drew its men from the lower parts of what was to become Peel and Halton.

The Americans planned a three-pronged attack, against Kingston, Niagara and Amherstburg. The first two evaporated under General Dearborn's indecisiveness; at Detroit, a large force commanded by Gen- eral William Hull could easily have taken the small British fort on the other side of the river, where the militia from the western parts of the province slipped away to work on their farms, and to avoid Hull's threat of no quarter for fighting alongside their Indian allies. But while Hull hesitated, Brock brought reinforcements from Niagara regulars and volunteers. At Detroit, he clothed 300 militia in cast-off tu- nics of the 41st to make it appear that his force of regulars was double its actual size. And he had Te- cumseh's warriors perform a ruse that made them appear to be three times their numbers. Hull felt he could not withstand, and to avoid loss of life, capitulated. William Chisholm, who was an ensign in Cap- tain Samuel Hatt's first Flank Company, Lincoln Militia at Detroit, was one of the first to enter the for- tress when the Americans abandoned it.

At Queenston Heights, William Chisholm had transferred to a flank company of the 2nd York Militia, and his gallantry drew special mention in the dispatches of General Schaeffe. He and his fellow soldiers would have been amongst those who were urged on by the dying words of Brock at Queenston, 'Push on the brave York volunteers.'

Volunteers from Peel and Halton took an active part in helping put down the revolt led by MacKenzie in 1837. When many British troops in Canada were withdrawn in the mid-1850s, to serve in the Crimea or India, there was a need to reinforce the ability of the militias of the two Canadas to defend themselves. So Volunteer Companies were authorized, in addition to the sedentary militia. Between 1856 and 1863, Volunteer Companies of Infantry or Rifles were organized in Brampton, Georgetown and Oakville (where the Lorne Scots currently have armouries), in Orangeville and a dozen other towns in the three counties now served by the Regiment.

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Despite the threat, these were still times of fiscal restraint. Soldiers were not adequately uniformed, armed and drilled, and musters were often abandoned. The need for a strong militia intensified in the early sixties, during the tense times when it appeared that Canada might be drawn into the conflict between the Union and Confederate States. The unstable condition in the United States at the end of the Civil War put the militia to the test.

From Peel, the Derry West and Grahamsville Volunteer Infantry Companies had been called to arms in March 1866, in anticipation of a Fenian raid expected on St Patrick's Day. When the attack failed to ma- terialize, they were dismissed within a few weeks. Finally the Fenians crossed the border, on June 1. Again the volunteers entrained for the frontier, to protect the Welland canal and the suspension bridge at Niagara Falls. One Peel veteran recalled that the greatest hardship during the 46 days of active duty was on the occasion when sixty men were quartered in a little hotel with only three beds.

The experience of mobilization had pointed to a serious weakness. The individual companies, from Peel, and from Stewarttown, Norval and Oakville in Halton, were quick to respond, and move to the front to do creditable service. However they were only companies, and much of the battalion structure had to be created on the spot, commanded by officers newly-appointed to battalion positions who were to learn their job in what could very well have been battle conditions.

To provide a structure where these larger roles could be learned and practiced, new county battalions were authorized. Amongst the first, in September 1866, were the 36th Peel Battalion and the 20th Hal- ton Battalion. Marksmanship has always been important in the regiment, and the Halton battalion quickly resolved to become a Rifle rather than an Infantry Battalion—the change was authorized in 1872. Silver shooting trophies from the last century still adorn the mess, and the unit sent many successful competitors to the Bisley matches.

On 14 September 1866 the 36th Peel Battalion was authorized and on 28 September the 20th Halton Battalion of Infantry was formed. These two regiments, some 70 years later, were to be reorganized to form The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment). The first Scottish connection was made on 27 September 1879 when the Halton Rifles were reviewed by His Excellency The Marquis of Lorne and permission was received in 1881 to redesignate the 20th Halton Rifles as the 20th Halton Battalion Lorne Rifles. In addition, the wearing of tartan trews and the diced Glengarry were authorized and a Pipe Band was formed.

During the Boer War the regiment, as a unit, did not go to war. However, many officers and men from both regiments served there. During the First World War, regiments as such were not mobilized but drafts from various units were called up and formed into numbered battalions. The 36th Peel Battalion and the 20th Hal- ton Rifles provided 16 officers and 404 other ranks to the 4th Battalion of the 1st Canadian Division. Subsequently many more men from the two regiments were allotted to the 20th, 36th, 37th, 58th, 74th, 76th and 81st Battalions. The 126th, 164th and 234th Battalions were raised exclusively in Peel, Dufferin and Halton Counties. After the war, the 36th Peel Regiment was reorganized becoming the Peel and Dufferin Regiment in 1923. The regimental badge adopted was the Demi Lion which was the personal crest of Sir Robert Peel.

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The Halton Rifles was reorganized as the Lorne Rifles (Scottish) in 1931 and permission was received from His Grace the Duke of Argyll, the senior Duke of Scotland, to use his personal crest , the Boar's Head and his personal tartan, the Ordinary Campbell. On 15 December 1936, following a general reor- ganization of the Militia, the Lorne Rifles and the Peel and Dufferin Regiment were amalgamated to form the present regiment, The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment).

The Lorne Scots was one of the first units in Canada to be mobilized in 1939, proceeding overseas in January 1940. It was organized into defense companies and platoons at Brigade, Division, Corps and Army Headquarters and served in every theatre of war in which Canadian soldiers fought except Hong Kong. They were in France with elements of the 1st Division early in 1940. A platoon of the Lornes served with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada at the capture of Boulogne where over 50 percent of the platoon was killed or wounded. Elements of the platoon with 6 Brigade took part in the raid on Dieppe in August 1942 and the platoon landed with 6 Brigade on the beaches of Sicily on 13 July 1943.

Since the war, the Regiment has been well represented at all military functions and in 1955 had the largest attendance at summer camp of any infantry regiment in Canada. In autumn of 1963, the regiment was presented with its colours by the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, The Honourable W. Earl Rowe, in a ceremony at Caledon. This was followed by an upsurge of interest and prowess in marksmanship in the unit which immediately began to dominate competition shooting at all levels from local to national. This domination has continued to the present time with the unit being represented at various world Championships, Olympics, Pan-American Games and the Bisley Competition in England.

In 1968 the Lancashire Fusiliers, the Allied Regiment in England since 9 May 1929, suffered amalgama- tion and in the process bestowed its revered Primrose Hackle on the Lorne Scots for custodianship. The Hackle was an Honour received by the Lancashire Fusiliers from the British Crown in 1901. It is now worn proudly on the headdress of all Lorne Scots infantry qualified personnel. With the coming of the 1970s, the role of the Militia expanded, resulting in some Lorne Scots members serving in Germany.

The Regiments first ever Colonel-in-Chief, Field Marshall His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent visited the Regiment in 1979 and 1983 and presented the unit with a new Regimental and Queen's colour on 14 September 1991 in Brampton on the occasion of the regiment's 125th birthday.

In recent years, the Regiment has become increasingly active in operations. A number of troops participated in the clean up during the Ice Storm of 1998 in Eastern Ontario. The Regiment has also provided troops to many of the United Nations and NATO Peacekeeping Forces that Canada has contributed to; these include Egypt, Cyprus, Cambodia, Namibia, and the Former Republic of Yugoslavia. Since the Ter- rorist Attack in America on 9/11/11, Canada has stepped up international operations to assist our allies in removing the Threat of Terrorism. The Lorne Scots have done their part with operations in Afghani- stan. 43 soldiers and officers have volunteered to deploy, many more than once. While Afghanistan was the foremost priority, the Regiment was able to deploy soldiers on other operations, including the deployment of Captain Tom Ruggle who is part of an international training contingent in Africa with the African Union. Most recently, the Regiment has deployed soldiers to Canada’s North for Sovereignty Operations with the Canadian Rangers, the DART Mission to the Philippines, Force Generation in Po- land, and Assisting in Refugee Efforts for Syrian Refugees.

21 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS Operations Served by Lorne Scots Around the globe and back again, the Lorne Scots have served here, there, almost everywhere. The Lorne Scots have served on these operations since the Korean War.

OP snow goose 1965 - Operation Snow Goose - United Nations Forces in Cyprus (UNIFICYP),

WO Leblanc & Sgt Naughton

OP Danaca 1973 - 1979 Operation Danaca - United Nations Force Middle East (UNEFME) to Egypt

WO Laroque, Sgt Barnes, Sgt Battaglia, MCpl Kerr, MCpl Sawden, MCpl Sherriff, Cpl Atherton, Cpl Edwards, Cpl Hodskins, Cpl Holmes, Cpl Prince-Cox, & Cpl Schneider.

OP Danaca 1974 - Operation Danaca - United Nations Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) to the Golan Heights WO Laroque, MCpl Robinson & Cpl Barbieri

OP gamescan 1976 Operation GamesCan - Canadian Forces support of the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal Lt Corlette, Sgt Ewing

OP Matador 1989 - 1990 Operation Matador - United Nations Transition Group (UNTAG) in Namibia Cpl Rutland

OP Marquis 1992 - 1993 Operation Marquis - United Nations Transition Authority (UNTAC) in Cambodia WO Hiscock, MCpl Mahood 22 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS

OP Harmony, op cavalier, op palladium, op bronze & op boreas 1992 - Operation Harmony & Operation Cavalier - United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) to the Former Yugoslavia Operation Palladium & Operation Bronze - NATO Implementation Force (IFOR) & NATO Stabilization Force (SFOR) in Bosnia-Herzegovina Operation Boreas - The European Union Force (EURFOR) in the Balkans. LCol Adcock, Maj Orange, Capt Betts, CWO Dalziel, WO Colter, WO McKelvey, Sgt Biber, Sgt Embleton-Forrest, Sgt Heslop, Sgt Kase, Sgt Lorimer, Sgt Lukasik, Sgt Naughton, Sgt Waechter, MCpl Colbeck, MCpl Fallowfield, MCpl Garceau, MCpl Hooper, MCpl Lemieux, MCpl C Mackay, MCpl Mihalik, MCpl Robertson, MCpl Wooller, Cpl Banks, Cpl Daignault, Cpl Grant, Cpl Guy, Cpl Helliwell, Cpl Herder, Cpl Hubbard, Cpl Malone, Cpl Marsh, Cpl Perron, Cpl Romita, Cpl Schmidt, Cpl Uleryk, Cpl Walter, Cpl Weschka, Cpl White & Pte Coleman

OP recuperation 1998 Operation Recuperation - Providing disaster relief to Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec after a massive Ice Storm wrecked havoc in the area leaving 1 million Canadian homes without electricity Capt Betts, Sgt Embelton-Forrest, Sgt Lorimer, Pte Cassey & Pte Kase

OP sculpture 2000 - Operation Sculpture - Canada’s contribution to the British Led international Military Advisory and Training Initiative in the Republic of Sierra Leone WO Laroque, MCpl Robinson & Cpl Barbieri

Joint task force Afghanistan 2001 - Operation Athena - Canada’s Military Contribution to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan Operation Archer - Canada’s Participation in the Afghanistan Phase of Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom - United States Mission to support the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghani- stan Maj Hale, Maj Hickson, Capt Dalziel, Capt Ruggle, Lt Cook, WO Diotte, Sgt Brett, Sgt Fallowfield, Sgt Kase, Sgt O’Brien, Sgt Robertson, Sgt Scott, MCpl Boreczek, MCpl C Brown, MCpl Campbell, MCpl Chu, MCpl Gilhooly, MCpl Gomes, MCpl Monteith, MCpl Muir, MCpl Summerfield, MCpl Taylor, MCpl Turner, MCpl Wiafe, Cpl Adams, Cpl Banks, Cpl Barbieri, Cpl Bostock, Cpl Candido, Cpl Denty, Cpl Haase, Cpl Hornell, Cpl Katona-Smith, Cpl Mackay, Cpl Montague, Cpl Perron, Cpl Ritch, Cpl Schavo, Cpl J Smith, Cpl Strudwick, Cpl Varga, Cpl Vasquez, Cpl Westwood, Cpl Wilson, & Cpl Zuck.

OP Safari 2006 Operation Safari - Task Force Sudan, United Nations Mission Observer (UNMO) in Sudan

Capt Federico 23 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS OP nanook 2007 - Operation Nanook - Demonstrating Canada’s Presence and Sovereignty in Canada’s Arctic

Lt Proulx, Sgt Roper, MCpl Banks, MCpl Reider, MCpl Teoh, Cpl S Cronk, Cpl Dao, Cpl Kutchy, Cpl Sarcevic, Cpl Sine, Cpl Suagh, Cpl Warner, Pte Gow, Pte B Lemire, & Pte Scarcello

OP Cadence June 2010 Operation Cadence, Task Force Toronto - The Canadian Forces supported the RCMP-Led Security Unit securing the G8 and G20 Leaders Summits in Huntsville, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario

MWO McKelvey, Sgt Roper, Sgt Monteith, Sgt Kelly, MCpl Banks, MCpl Sop, MCpl M Yataco, Cpl Assuncao, Cpl K Brown, Cpl Crispin, Cpl S Cronk, Cpl Dao, Cpl Leupolt, Cpl Pitcher, Cpl Suagh, Cpl Warner, Cpl Varga, Cpl Walker, Pte Connaugh- ton, Pte Sine, & Pte Quirk OP Renaissance 2013 - 2014 Operation Renaissance - Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) mission the Philipines following a devastating tsunami in 2013

MCpl Chu

OP Reassurance 2014 - 2015 Operation Reassurance - Canadian Force Generation to conduct international exercises in Poland and the Ukraine

MCpl Wojtal

OP provision 2015 - 2016 Operation Provision - Efforts to assist Syrian Refugees in Canada Capt Roadhouse, WO Kase, Cpl Mango, Cpl Phelps, Cpl Singh

OP nijmegen 2016 Operation Nijmegen - Participation in the Annual Nijmegen March recreating a grueling march made by Canadian Soldiers in Holland during WW2, the march is 40km per day for 4 days MWO Colbeck, WO Colter, WO Kase, Sgt Crawford, MCpl Quiroz, Cpl Caresquero, Cpl Gordon, Cpl Nuygen Ly, Cpl Silva, & Cpl Vander Burgt. 24 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS Cap Badges of the Lorne Scots

The Cap Badge of the 36th Peel Battalion of Infantry, formed 14 September 1866 in Brampton. The Regiments motto was Pro Aris Et Focis (For Hearth and Home).

The Cap Badge of the 20th Halton Battalion Volunteer Infantry, formed 28 September 1866 in Milton. The Regiments motto was Pro Domo Et Patria (For Home and Country).

The Cap Badge of the 36th Peel Battalion of Infantry.

The Cap Badge of the 20th Halton Battalion of Rifles. The 20th Halton Battalion Volun- teer Infantry was designated the 20th Halton Battalion of Rifles.

The Cap Badge of the 20th Halton Battalion Lorne Rifles. The 20th Halton Battalion of Rifles was designated the 20th Halton Battalion Lorne Rifles on 12 January 1872.

The Cap Badge of the 20th Halton Battalion Lorne Rifles.

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The Cap Badge of the 36th Peel Regiment. The 36th Peel Battalion of Infantry was designated the 36th Peel Regiment on 8 May 1900.

The Cap Badge of the 20th Regiment (Halton Rifles). The 20th Halton Battalion Lorne Rifles was designated the 20th Regiment (Halton Rifles) on 8 May 1900.

The Cap Badge of the Peel Regiment. The 36th Peel Regiment was designated the Peel Regiment on 1 May 1921. The Peel Regiment was reorganized as the Peel & Dufferin Regiment on 15 April 1923. The Regiment perpetuated the 74th Bn CEF, 126th Bn CEF, and the 234th Bn CEF. The Regiment was awarded the Battle Honours for Ypres 1915, Ypres 1917, Festubert 1915, Mount Sorrel, Somme 1916, Arras 1917, Arras 1918, Hill 70, Amiens, Hindenburg Line, and Pursuit to Mons.

The Cap Badge of the Lorne Rifles (Scottish). The 20th Regiment (Halton Rifles) was reorganized as a Highland Battalion and designated the Lorne Rifles (Scottish) on 1 No- vember 1931. The Regiment perpetuated the 37th Bn CEF, 76th Bn CEF and 164th Bn CEF. The Regiment was awarded the Battle Honours for Ypres 1915, Ypres 1917, Festu- bert 1915, Mount Sorrel, Somme 1916, Arras 1917, Arras 1918, Hill 70, Amiens, Hin- denburg Line, and Pursuit to Mons.

The First Cap Badge of the Lorne Scots (Peel Dufferin & Halton Regiment). The Lorne Scots (Peel Dufferin & Halton Regiment) was formed when the Lorne Rifles (Scottish) and the Peel & Dufferin Regiment on 15 December 1936 in Brampton. The Regiment held the Battle Honours of both Regiments. The Regiments motto at this time was Pro Aris Et Focis from the Peel & Dufferin Regiment.

The Current Cap Badge of the Lorne Scots (Peel Dufferin & Halton Regiment). The history you know.

26 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS THE BOND BETWEEN THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN AND HALTON REGIMENT) AND THE 48TH. HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA

Both infantry units were Active Militia at the outbreak of World War II. The 48th were mobilized. Recruiting was intensive, the Lorne Scots ‘B’ Company in Oakville was ‘raided’, several volunteering to serve with the 48th. Thus the bond was formed between the two Regiments.

To recognize this affiliation Lieutenant Colonel Hammish McIntosh, Commanding Officer of the 48th requested permission to present to The Lorne Scots a Claymore to be carried by each successive Commanding Officer.

This presentation was made at a Change of Command parade in Brampton, Ontario on 15 De- cember 1957. Lieutenant Colonel S.R. Charters was the retiring Commanding Officer accepting the Claymore on behalf of the Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel A. Kemp the incoming Command- ing Officer had the distinct honour of carrying the Claymore on its first parade.

A reciprocal presentation was made to the 48th. on a subsequent Change of Command parade from Lieutenant Colonel McIntosh to Lieutenant Colonel K.C.B. Corbett. Lieutenant Colonel Kemp on behalf of the Lorne Scots presented a Dirk to be worn by each successive Command- ing Officer of the 48th.

Whenever a Change of Command occurs within each unit a representative from that unit is present to assist in the hand over of the Claymore and the Dirk.

This bond is respected and revered by both Regiments.

March 1984

A. Kemp

27 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS THE PRIMROSE HACKLE

On the occasion of The Lorne Scots (Peel Dufferin and Halton Regiment) 100th Anniversary Officers’ Mess Dinner. Which was held in the Brampton Armoury on Friday 25 November 1966. In the presence of The Honourable Leo Cadieux, MP - Associate Minister of National De- fence.

The Following milestone in the Regiment’s history took place:

Brigadier Derek Lister, CBE, DSO, MC., Colonel of the Regiment, XX The Lancashire Fusi- liers (Royal Army) came to Brampton as the guest of our Regiment. In his response to the toast ‘The Allied Regiment’ he ended his remarks with the announcement that the Lorne Scots had been granted the honour of wearing the primrose hackle, which was worn in the head gear of XX The Lancashire Fusiliers.

Brigadier Lister requested the honour be given to the Lorne Scots as a token of the Fusiliers re- gard for the Regiment.

His own Regiment approved, the British Ministry of Defence approved, and finally, 47 minutes before the dinner, word came down that Canada’s Department of National Defence had also approved.

Among the distinguished guests attending the dinner was the serving Lorne Scots Commanding Officer LCol G. Fitzger- ald, ED., Col R.V. Conover, VD., LCol F.H. Chisholm, ED., Col J.R. Barber ED CD., LCol S.R. Charters CD., LCol A. Kemp, CD., and LCol E.F. Conover, CD.

At the head table were Brampton Mayor Russell Prouse, Judge E.W. Grant, Education Minister William Davis, El- wood Madill MP., Bruce Beer, MP., Peel County Warden J. Graham and Halton County Warden H. Hinton.

In a token gesture Brigadier Lister fixed a Primrose Hackle in the balmoral of LCol G.M. Fitzgerald, ED who was the Com- manding Officer 1936-1939 of the Lorne Scots (Peel Duffer- in and Halton Regiment)

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150 Years of Photos Well, only some of the photos, on six pages. All our photos would be ridiculous. 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150th Anniversary Brampton Monument Unveiling

The official start to the 150th Anniversary weekend took place in Brampton, just a couple hundred meters from the Regimental Headquarters, with the unveiling of the Lorne Scots Monument in Gage Park in Brampton.

His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent joined the Com- manding Officer and Brampton’s Mayor Linda Jeffrey at the unveiling to honour the Regiment.

Second Lieutenant Simmons led the Honour Guard to receive HRH at the unveiling. HRH took the time to inspect the Guard at the conclusion of the unveiling ceremony before he joined the Honourary Colonels at a for- mal Lunch before travelling to Georgetown for the second monument unveiling of the weekend.

The success of the Brampton Unveiling set the tone for the weekend.

Photos by MCpl C Banks 33 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150th Anniversary Georgetown Monument Unveiling

The continuation of the 150th Anniversary events took place in Georgetown.

His Royal Highness joined the Commanding Officer and Georgetown’s Mayor Rick Bonnette in Remem- brance Park to unveil the second of three monuments to the Lorne Scots.

Officer Cadet Maahs led the Honour Guard receiving HRH and HRH took the time to inspect the Guard.

All three monument unveilings were attended by the Honourary Colonels, MGen Nanson, local dignitaries and visiting officers from the Royal Regiment of Fusi- liers and the Lancashire Fusiliers Association.

Photos by MCpl M Singh 34 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150th Anniversary Oakville Monument Unveiling

After a successful Trooping of the Colours and the Anniversary Gala the night before, the 150th Anniver- sary weekend concluded with the unveiling of the Oakville Monument on Sunday Morning at St Georges Square.

His Royal Highness joined the Commanding Officer and Oakville Mayor Rob Burton to unveil the final monument dedicated to the legacy and heritage of the Lorne Scots.

Second Lieutenant Jiang led the Honour Guard who stood proudly despite the long weekend behind them. HRH took the time to inspect the Guard.

HRH was hosted at the Honourary Colonels residence after the unveiling.

Photos by 2Lt D Warner 35 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150th Anniversary Reunion Meet and Greet

WO Kase took the lead to plan and host the reunion at the Old Georgetown Armouries and impressed everyone who attended. Familiar faces from the Regiment’s past arrived to share the night with the Regiment’s

younger generations.

Photos by MCplPhotos by Banks C 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150th Anniversary Trooping of the Colours

The culmination of months of training, planning, and hard work came down to Saturday’s Trooping of the Colours Parade. Four Guards of Lorne Scots took to the parade grounds in Brampton, including one Guard of Army Cadets. When the Old Guard, comprised of former members and retired soldiers, left their seats in the audience to take place on the parade grounds, the past, present, and future of the Regi- ment stood before dignitaries and families.

Thanks to funding from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 a fly pass was part of the welcoming for His Royal Highness. HRH took the time to inspect every soldier, cadet and former member of the Regiment before the Troop began.

WO Kase marched the Colours through the ranks of the Regiment so every soldier and officer in the Regiment could see their Colours were intact.

His Royal Highness was joined by MGen Nanson, Commandant of Sandhurst Academy, and Colonel Zalvin, Commander of 32 Canadian Brigade Group.

Photos by Cpl Dreimanis, 37 32CBG Public Affairs 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150 YEARS OF THE LORNE SCOTS 150th Anniversary Gala

Finally, after all the drill and training and planning, it was time for the Regimental Family and well- wishers to unwind at a Gala without equal put on by the Regimental Association.

If you are able to remember the Gala, it was a Gala worth remembering.

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Photos courtesy of Sgt Dalziel and Cpl Cassey ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Nijmegen

100th Vierdaagse (4 Days) Marches

The Nijmegen International Four-Days March is held annually in the Netherlands. This rigorous and prestigious event draws approximately 50,000 marchers from 50 different countries and is witnessed by over one million spectators. The Canadian Contingent for Nijmegen 2016 consisted of 181 marchers on 15 Military teams and one VIP team. Out of the 15 teams the Lorne Scots were 1 of 5 Reserve teams represented. The event itself consists of 4 x 40km marches.

The opportunity to join the Lorne Scots team was made available to all members in January 2016 and there was a lot of interest at the information session held in Georgetown. The interest dwindled once the extensive training program and personal commitment was revealed. Nijmegen build up training started in February 2016 and carried on through to the July 2016 deployment. This was a very extensive training program that involved 3 team marches a week and 3 mandatory team assessments, back to back 20km, 30km, and 45km marches. Each marcher had to do a minimum of 500 team kilometres in full uniform while carrying a minimum 25lb pack to be selected. After adding food and water the average pack that was carried was approximately 30 – 40lbs and the team distance average prior to deployment was 800 kms.

After commitment issues and injuries the selection process was complete and the first ever Lorne Scots Nijmegen Team consisted of the following members:

1. Sgt Crawford - Team Leader 2. WO Kase - Team 2IC 3. Sgt Kohlsmith - Team Medic (25 Fd Amb) 4. MWO Colbeck 5. WO Colter 6. MCpl Quiroz 7. Cpl Vander Burgt 8. Cpl Gordon 9. Cpl Nuygen Ly 10.Cpl Caresquero 11.Cpl Silva

The Canadian contingent deployed on 15 July. After multiple stops in Canada we arrived in Lille, France the day after the Terrorist attacks in Nice, France. This significantly changed the security level of the deployment. Over the next 2 days we participated in battle field tours and Parades at the Beaumont- Hamel Memorial and the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. These were once in a life time, meaningful experiences.

16th of July The Canadian Contingent arrived at Camp Heumensoord, our home for the upcoming 4 day marches. As a team we had one day to acclimatize and prep our kit. The temperatures were unseasona- bly hot coming in at 40 plus degrees daily. Each day started at 0400hrs after morning kit prep and

43 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) motivation by the contingent Commanding Officer, RSM, and Padre. The march commenced at 0500hrs walking through the Boots at the entrance of the camp.

Day 1 of the event the Lorne Scots were second in the order of march behind the VIP team. This was only for a brief period as the Lorne Scots passed them and led the Canadian contingent to the start line when we met up with the wall of civilian marches. I say again a WALL of Civilian marchers. Official distance for day one was 43.8Kms.

Day 2 official distance was 37kms. The unseasonable heat continued at 40 plus degrees, making the distance and weight that much more difficult. Due to the heat the Dutch military were permitted to march in field caps instead of Berets. This marked the first time in the 100 year history of the event for this to happen.

Day 3 official distance was 39.8Kms. History dictates this is the most difficult day of the event as a majority of the route is made up of hills. The distance and time marching all day is starting to affect your morale and its difficult to keep your mind on the mission. At the 32Km point the Canadian contingent stopped to pay our respects with a parade at the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery. We did locate the grave of Private W.O. Seldon a member of the Lorne Scots who was killed in battle on February 19th, 1945.

Day 4, the final day of the International four days marches Nijmegen and the last 46kms. Despite the accumulation of blisters, sore feet & knees, morale was high because we knew it was almost over. Weather was humid but cooler than before, but at the 10Km mark it started raining HARD for the next 2 hours. We were completely soaked from head to toe, but after wringing out our socks, the team pushed on for the final stretch. At the 41km mark, military teams pulled off the road where we changed into clean uniforms and were awarded our medals. Then the entire contingent formed up and marched the last 5km along the Via Gladiola Nijmegen, the traditional victory lap into downtown Nijmegen. The crowds were huge, enthusiastic and very welcoming. It`s a celebration that you have to experience to truly appreciate its magnitude. The Canadian contingent was the only country to have 100% of its marchers finish, only the 2nd time in nearly 20 years.

The next day the contingent moved to a Dutch military base and after the last parade, we were granted 2 well deserved leave days prior to our return flight.

I would like to congratulate all of the team members. You gave a lot to be on the team and represented the Regiment with pride and dignity. As members of the first ever Lorne Scots team you made history.

Sgt Crawford Nijmegen team leader

The Lorne Scots team pose 44 at the Vimy Memorial ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) IRONMAN

2 CMBG’s annual Iron Man challenge was held this past September at CFB Petawawa. The Iron Man is a physical competition involving running, ruck marching, portaging and canoeing, covering a total distance of 50 kms, and taking about half a day to finish. It is a race that few try and even fewer succeed.

This was the second year in a row that the Lorne Scots have sent a team to participate in the challenge. It was also the second year that every member of the team completed it.

Carrying over from their success at Nijmegen, the team was led by Sgt Crawford and consisted of Cpl’s Gordon, Nyugen Ly and Carasquero. The team was extremely young, only Sgt Crawford had run the iron man before; but what they lacked in experience they made up for in determination.

The weekend starts with a trip down to Petawawa followed by a day of canoe rigging, rucksack weighing and administration. It is during this time the team mentally and physically prepares by carb loading, stretching, prepping their gear and drinking a suitable amount of monster energy drinks. The race started at 0400 by the firing of a howitzer which shakes the base and makes it evident that the Iron Man challenge has begun. The weather was miserable during the race, there was heavy rain and enough lightning for the organizers to consider canceling the canoeing portion. Luckily enough the lightning died down and the competitors were allowed to take to the water. All of the Lorne Scots finished in excellent time barring Cpl Carasquero who fractured his foot during the race but was still able to limp through to the finish line in proper Lorne Scots fashion.

Next year, Sgt Crawford looks to again assemble a team of fit soldiers looking for a challenge. It is the units hope to get a larger and more prepared team who can train together regularly before the event in order to continue to put the unit on the map. Are you up for the challenge? If you think you are an iron man then get in touch with Sgt Crawford and participate in Iron Man 2017.

Cpl Davis Halton Coy

45 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Tug of War

The 9th Annual Highlander Tug-O-War Competition was held in Maxville Ontario again this year from 28 to 30 July. The Lorne Scots and 15 other Canadian Highland units participated from a total of 19 in the country. It was a great success. The Lorne Scots competed well although did not get to the playoff round. The Cameron Highland- ers won the competition this year against SD & G’s again.

The team consisted of: WO Colter, WO Roper, Sgt Muir, MCpl Gwinnett, MCpl Meyer, Cpl Andela, Cpl Nguyen-Ly, Pte Coulter, Pte Silva and Pte Wilbur.

Jody Mitic, Ex Lorne Scot member, 20 year Canadian Armed Forces veteran and Sniper Team Leader, wasthe Guest of Honour. Jody Mitic lost both his legs in 2007 when he stepped on a landmine in Afghanistan on his third tour of duty overseas. After only a few short months of rehabilitation, Jody was up and walking again. A year after his injury, Jody made national media headlines here at home when he completed the Achilles 5km run on two prosthetic legs. Following that, he completed the Canada Army Run half marathon. Not only was Jody’s accomplishment a personal milestone on his road to recovery, it also became a major event that helped inspire change in how the military views and handles injured veterans and their ability to be of service.

He is a recognized and sought-after speaker and role model for Canadians, Jody is a respected advocate for wounded veterans, people with disabilities, and amputees. He founded the Never Quit Foundation which raises money and awareness for adaptive living for wounded soldiers, police officers, fire fighters and paramedics. In addition, he sat on the Board of Directors of ‘Won with One’, an organization devoted to helping physically challenged athletes realize their dreams. He has also helped raise upwards of a million dollars for numerous local and national charities.

In October 2014, Jody was elected City Councillor for Innes Ward, representing nearly 40,000 constituents at Otta- wa City Hall.

WO J.R. Colter Team Captain

Photos courtesy of 46 WO Colter ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Integrated Soldier System Suite

The following article appeared in the Infantry Corps Newsletter Volume 2 Issue 2 and it is reprinted with permission

One of the biggest and most ambitious upcoming projects for the Canadian Army (CA) is the Integrated Soldier System Project (ISS-P), which will produce the Integrated Soldier System Suite (ISS-S). This project aims to deliver over 4,000 soldier wearable communica- tion suites that will enable soldiers to maintain up-to-date blue force positional awareness as well as short-range soldier to soldier radios. The ISS-S is intended for use by the CA’s dismounted close combatants who deploy on both domestic and international operations.

The ISS-P was initially approved in 2008 with project definition concluding in late 2013 and the contract was awarded to Rheinmetall Canada® in 2015. Since the system is an integration of several commercial off-the-shelf devices, Rheinmetall completed their design prior to a user and performance evaluation exercise conducted by 3 RCR where it was determined that they provided the best product that met the CA’s needs. Designing a system that integrates military grade radios and GPS’s with small portable soldier computers similar to a civilian hand-held device, Rheinmetall Canada created a system that provides soldiers with a greater understanding of the tactical situation as well as giving commanders a tool for im- proved battlefield management. This system was also designed in such a way to allow for growth and improvement in the future as technology develops as well as based on user feedback. At this point, Rheinmetall Canada is completing qualifi- cation tests on their design and are conducting the Systems Acceptance Testing prior to the final acceptance by the ADM (MAT) Project Management Office in Ottawa.

The ISS-S provides the CA with a new capability that has never been seen within our forces. As such, the proper use and employment of this new technology remains unseen. As the Functional Centre of Excellence (FCoE), the Royal Canadian Infantry School has made it a priority to test the system for its effectiveness on the battlefield and to develop an effective set of Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for use when employing the new system. Prior to ISS-S’s distribution to the field force, the RCIC Tech Cell, in conjunction with the Canadian Army Trial and Evaluations Unit (CATEU), will conduct a series of trials to validate the system’s usefulness in operations. At some point during the next year (2017), the ISS-S will undergo a multi-staged trial. The first stage will see a great deal of planning and preparation while the second stage will see a large-scale TTP Evaluation. During this time, a dismounted infantry platoon will conduct all of the common tasks expected of a platoon during operations and it will be assessed which standing TTPs require amendments based on the capabilities of the ISS-S. Once these new TTPs are established, CATEU, with assistance from Defence Research and Devel- opment Canada (DRDC), will compare platoons with ISS-S to platoons without ISS-S to evaluate the lethality and effectiveness of this new technology in order to gain a complete understanding of the capabilities of this system. While no firm timeline or scope have been defined at this time, these trials will ensure that when the ISS-S is distributed to the RCIC, our soldiers are given a complete understanding of the functionality and capabilities of this new and cutting edge technology.

The next several years will be exciting within the Infantry Corps. Our soldiers will be given a new technology that will aid the conduct of operations on the battlefield and will make the CA one of the most advanced fighting forces in the world. Several of our allies have attempted to develop similar systems but have not reached a significant level of effectiveness. Many of them will keep an eye on our developments to observe how the CA develops a system that increases soldier’s capabilities on the battlefield. With that being the case, the RCIC will ensure that enough preparation and research is conducted to guarantee the successful and effective employment of this system. As such, all eyes will be on the upcoming trials that cement the fact that Canada is able to field first class soldiers with the best kit in the world.

By Captain Mike Urbankiewicz Infantry Corps Technical Adjutant Infantry School (RCR)

Conceptual Images of ISS-S 47 from Rheinmetall Canada ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) An Officer, a Gentleman – and a Convicted Criminal?

As this is the Regiment’s 150th anniversary year, readers may be interested in a piece of the Regiment’s history with a bit of a twist.

In 2015, an auction catalogue offered the following item: Lot #175 Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decoration, Edward VII, (impressed: HON. MAJOR O. HERON 36th PEEL REGIMENT), hall- marked London 1905.

This item intrigued me. As the currently serving Finance Officer, here was a medal to a fellow who was my predecessor as paymaster/Finance Officer by almost exactly a century. Paymaster and Honorary Major Heron was awarded this decoration by G.O. 167 in 1913.

The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration (CAFOD), was one of the predecessor medals to the current Canadian Forces Decoration. It was designated with the arguably awkward post-nominal letters ‘VD’ and was established in 1899 to recognize twenty years of service as a part-time commissioned officer in any of the organized military forces of the British Colonies, Dependencies and Protectorates. The Man Behind the Medal

Orlando Keith Heron was born in 1873 in Toronto. Although his father passed away when he was only six years old, the Heron family obviously had sufficient funds to live quite comfortably. He grew up in Toronto, married Helen Ken- nedy Walton and lived in the fashionable district of Rosedale at 64 Binscarth Road. The house still exists today. Fos- ter’s Blue Book or Ladies’ Directory of 1900 list their ‘receiving day’ as the first Tuesday and their Summer Residence (i.e., cottage) as Mossington Point – a community on the south shore of Georgian Bay.

Orlando joined the 36th Peel Regiment and progressed through the ranks being promoted to Honorary Captain on 22 July 1896 and finally Paymaster Honorary Major on 20 March 1909. Orlando was a stockbroker by profession and op- erated Heron & Co. Orlando Heron and his partner, Charles J Forlong, Stock Brokers were listed in the 1913 Toronto directory at Room 14, 16 King Street West.

It was a comfortable life in the post Edwardian era. Orlando is recorded to have won a number of trophies for fencing and sculling circa 1898. He was active in the Canadian Defence League. As noted above, he was awarded his CAFOD in 1913. By the time the Great War got into full swing, he was already 42 years old and probably regarded as too old for active service overseas. This was his only medal entitlement for his long years of service.

After the war, he retired from the military and his brokerage firm, like all the others probably rode the post-war prosperity boom of the 1920s until that fateful day in 1929 when the stock market crashed. On October 29, 1929, Canada experienced its worst eco- nomic setback in its history. Black Tuesday, as it was called, triggered the great depression and led to a decade of hardship and poverty. As the trigger was the stock market, Heron & Co. was in the thick of it. In a desperate, albeit futile attempt to salvage his firm, Orlando used client’s shares, bonds and other securities to shore up his beleaguered firm. This was a breach of brokerage trust rules. The result was that in January 1930, to quote the cold script of the Law Society of Upper Canada records: “At Toronto Orlando Heron broker, was convicted on 13 charges of fraud, involving 60,000 dollars He was sentenced to five years' imprison- ment.” $60,000 was a tremendous amount of money in those days. To put it in perspective, prior to the market crashing, the me- dian house price for the City of Toronto in 1929 was assessed at $2,825. $60,000 translates very roughly into the equivalent of $17.0 million in today’s terms.

Orlando survived this. In 1944, he was listed as residing at 223 Glenview Boulevard, Toronto, a step down from his former prestigious address in Rosedale. He passed away in 1946 and was laid to rest in what is now the ‘historical’ section of Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto. His grave is surrounded by the large family monuments from the days of the family compact and other nota- bles such as Alexander Muir, a fellow rifles officer who served with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, fought with them at the Battle of Ridgeway and wrote ‘The Maple Leaf Forever’ while he was serving with that Regiment. But, that’s another story.

Capt I Steingaszner Fin O 48 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) WTF is Moose Milk

If you’ve every spent the morning after New Years Eve in uniform in the mess at the Regiment’s traditional New Years Levee and wondering why are you still alive so early, you know that your morning gets significantly better when the Moose Milk is served.

But what is Moose Milk? It wasn’t something the Sergeants of the Regiment pulled out of thin air, it actually has history and meaning. Although its hard to trace the actual origins and “correct” recipe, the lore goes something like this:

Some claim it was the Royal Canadian Navy who created it, others claim it was the Royal Canadian Navy, but everyone agrees it is a Canadian Military creation. The Navy may claim the Moose is Loose at every port and was once a toast prior to the party that occurs at port. The Air Force may claim that during WWII a CO ordered a Flight Sergeant to craft a beverage for the female guests at functions that wasn’t beer or whiskey. There was no version of the story from the Army, probably because they were too busy working, fighting and patrolling to worry about the lack of a holiday drink; but that didn’t stop the Army from drinking it.

Then again, it’s origins could come from the French Colonial Days from a holiday punch called Sang de Caribou. Or a Scottish cream and whiskey drink called Brose or Athol Brose. Either way it is a tradition adopted by units across the nation and served to our allies when deployed.

The recipe itself varies widely depending on who you ask, every unit has their own version it would seem. But it comes down to four basic ingredients: hard liquor, cream, eggs and spice. The portions also vary from unit to unit. The story goes that whiskey was the original liquor used but for some units whose whiskey supply ran low, rum was substituted. Some recipes call for the whipping of heavy cream while more conventional methods add iced cream. Some call for the addition of egg yokes only, beaten and added to the mix while some add egg nog. Spices usually are cinnamon, or nutmeg, or both. Some recipes add more to the mix, such as maple syrup, sugar, or coffee.

Enough talk, here’s the Lorne Scots recipe for you to enjoy, simple enough for the Infantry to make. Multiply the ingredients for the size of party you have.

2 L of Vanilla Iced Cream 4 L of Egg Nog 2 L of Rum (dark, white, spiced or a mixture) 1 Tbsp of Nutmeg

Nothing in the recipe is exact, and it should be made to your taste.

MCpl Banks

Disclaimer: Please Drink Responsibly

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Top Left - Lorne Scots on EX Viking Talon 1 Middle Right - Support Group rehearsals on EX Ag- gressive Viper in April Photo by Chris Vernon, Metroland Media Bottom Left - WO Kase give direction to his platoon on EX Aggressive Viper in April Photo by Chris Vernon, Metroland Media

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Top Left— A Lorne Scots Balmoral adorns the headstone of Private W.O. Seldon, killed on 19 Feb 1945 Photo by Sgt Crawford. Top Right - Cpls Vander Burgt, Caresquero and Nguyen Ly taking a short break on the Nijme- gen March Photo by Cpl Silva Middle Left - So much personality in this photo I can’t even…. Photo by Cpl Silva Bottom Right - Nijmegen Marchers paraded at the Beaumont Hamel Anniversary before the marches Photo by WO Colter

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Top Left - MCpl Banks operates a multi-screen inter- face for CBRN Analysis, inputting details of a chemi- cal attack in Barrie, on Ex Medal Defence as part of the CBRN Defence Centre Operator Crse in Febru- ary. Photo by Sgt Montgomery, Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Top Right - Sgt Suagh in Camp Pendleton, California on Ex Topham with the US Army 426th Civil Affairs Battalion for Humanitarian Assistance Training Photo by Private 1st Class Jeffrey Harris, 982nd Combat Camera Company Airborne, US Army. Middle Left - MCpl Gwinnett trying to be hard by pretending he doesn’t see the camera. Photo courtesy of MCpl Gwinnett Bottom Photo - One of the countless parade rehearsals for the Trooping of the Colours Photo courtesy of Sergeant Yataco ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Top Left - MCpl Singh leads an OIBUA assault on the Advanced Small Arms Course Photo courtesy of MCpl Singh Top Right - MCpl Singh engages targets with the AK47 on ASA Photo courtesy of MCpl Singh Middle Left - MCpl Singh familiarizes himself with the C16 Automatic Grenade Launcher System Photo courtesy of MCpl Singh Middle Left - Cpl Abela greets the Lt.Gov for Ontario at the Infantry Booth at the International Womens Day event in Denison Armoury Photo by MCpl Banks Middle Right - MCpl Singh at the Khalsa Day Parade in Toronto Photo courtesy of MCpl Singh Bottom Left - MCpl Wojtal mans the Arctic Warfare Booth at the Inter- national Womens Day event in Denison Armoury Photo by MCpl Banks ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Top - The Lorne Scots visit Old Fort Erie National His- toric Site during Ex Aggressive Viper II in February Photo Courtesy of WO Gillies Middle Row - The Lorne Scots Tug of War Team led by WO Colter gives 100% at the Highland Games Tug of War Competition Photos courtesy of MCpl Gwinnett Bottom Right - A not so hard looking group of troops were visited by the Brampton Batman at a community booth in Brampton Photo courtesy of MCpl Banks ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Top Photos - Exercise Cold Start 1 & 2 in early 2016 Photos by Cpl Cassey Bottom Left - The Lorne Scots envelope created by Canada Post in honour of the Regiments 150th Anniversary. Available for purchase on the Canada Post website. Photo credit to Canada Post Bottom Right - Glenfarclas crafted Scotch in honour of the Regiments 150th Anniversary. Available for purchase at select LCBO locations. Photo by MCpl Banks ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Top Left - Newly married MCpl Yataco and Corporal Quirk at the 150th Anniversary Gala Photo Courtesy of MCpl Yataco Top Right - (L to R) MCpl Quiroz, Sgt Crispin, Cpl Dao and Cpl Quirk at the 150th Anniversary Gala Photo by MCpl Yataco Bottom Left - (L to R) Sgt Crispin, Sgt Yataco and Abel Gomes at the 150th Anniversary Gala Photo by Sergeant Yataco Bottom Right - Sgt Crispin and Sgt Yataco at the Gala Photo Courtesy of Sgt Yataco ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Editorial

What is the Hackle? Is it just a newsletter? Just a yearly scrapbook of photos? Do the articles really matter or are you just interested in the photos?

The Hackle, like the one which adorns the Balmoral of every infanteer in the Regiment, is one of the many ways our Regiment stands out in the crowd of the other Regiments. The Lorne Scots lead our Brigade, our Division and the Infantry Corps in many ways; the commitment of our soldiers, the willingness to deploy, the number of extraordinary officers and soldiers who served their first days in our ranks. The Famous Lorne Scots leave our mark on history year after year.

This year was especially significant, we are one of the oldest military units in Canada and this year we celebrated 150 years of service. That wasn’t the only mark we left. Out of all the units celebrating 150 years in 2016, only a few were selected to field a team in the Nijmegen March, only a few had a commemorative envelope from Cana- da Post released, and only one had a commemorative whiskey bottled. However 2016 is not the only note worthy year.

So why is the Hackle so important? For one, it’s a historical document. Year after year the Hackle documents that very mark we left in history, whether it was our contribution to an international mission or the difference we made in our community here at home. For another, it shares the angle or the back story to events we took part in. Nearly every member of the Regiment took part in the 150th weekend, but not all had the opportunity to take part in the planning, the VIP events, or even see the parade from the dignitaries and guests did. Only a dozen of the finest Lorne Scots were up to the challenge of the Nijmegen march, but their accomplishment doesn’t just belong to those few, it’s a story that belongs to the whole Regiment.

Be proud of your Regiment. Be proud of what we’ve done and will continue to do. Share the stories in our newsletter. But also, share your story. Every memory you create in this Regiment, from Able Warriors or Aggressive Viper exercises to representing the Regiment on the national or international stage, is one worth remembering.

The Regimental Newsletter would crumble without your stories, your photos, and your support. Don’t wait for the call to be made, share your stories throughout the year; add your name and your story to the Regimental history.

MCpl Chris Banks Editor of the Primrose Hackle

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