**** is**** a Primary Reserve infantry**** regiment**** of**** the Canadian**** Army****.**** It was first raised in 1869 but also perpetuates the 4th Battalion, Select Embodied Militia, from the War of 1812. From 1954 to 1968, as a reserve regiment, it also was given a subsidiary title as the 5th Battalion of the. This association was ended in 1968. The regiment celebrated 150 years of continuous service in 2019. The regiment is based in Rimouski, Quebec.

Lineage

The Provisional Battalion of Rimouski

Le Régiment de Montmagny

Lineage chart

Perpetuations

War of 1812

First World War

Operational history

First World War

On 6 August 1914, details of the 89th Temiscouata and Rimouski Regiment were placed on active service for local protection duties. On 15 July 1916, the 189th (Canadien-Français) Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 27 September 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 6 October 1916, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 69th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 8 December 1917, the 189th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.

Organization

Le Régiment Témiscouata and Rimouski (01 November, 1920)

Fusiliers du St. Laurent (01 May, 1922)

Fusiliers du St. Laurent (2023)

Alliances

Battle honours

The regiment, and the older units it perpetuates, have rendered front line service in three conflicts. All four battle honours are emblazoned on the regimental colours.

Notable members

Armoury

The Rimouski Armoury is at 65 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street East, Rimouski, Quebec, built 1910-11 is on Canada's Register of Historic Places from 1991.

Order of precedence

Notes and references