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Irish...... I would go back and buy those WW2 medals to complete the set...... Mike

Again with a lot of help from my friends...... Thanks Adam...... For other forum members who might be looking for Regimental Numbers by Military Districts: http://www.canadaatwar.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=3172 Following is a list of the number blocks assigned the various units and services of the Canadian Army and a List of Militia Districts and Areas. Please note that this is a heavily edited list, only showing some of the major armoured units and infantry regiments. A complete list, and full explanation of the Regimental Numbers, is available in Clive Law's Regimental Numbers of the Canadian Army, 1936-1960. Militia District 1 - Prefix A - Toronto area 1st Hussars (6th Armoured Regiment) 1 - 1999 Royal Canadian Regiment 3000 - 3999 Perth Regiment 11000 - 16999 Essex Scottish Regiment 21100 - 26999 Highland Light Infantry of Canada (Galt) 37175 - 37999 Highland Light Infantry of Canada (Kitchener) 38000 - 41999 Elgin Regiment 42000 - 46999 Kent Regiment 49500 - 54499 Militia District 2 - Prefix B - Central Ontario Royal Canadian Dragoons 1 - 100 Scots Fusiliers 24901 - 24999 Royal Hamilton Light Infantry 36500 - 38240 Lincoln & Welland Regiment 40500 - 41576 2nd/10th Dragoons 41601 - 42999 Dufferin & Haldemand Rifles 43000 - 43481 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders 45500 - 46654 Lorne Scots (Defence Platoon) 46801 - 47150 Lorne Scots (Defence Platoon) 51600 - 52202 Grey & Simcoe Foresters 49250 - 49550 Grey & Simcoe Foresters 50000 - 50161 Grey & Simcoe Foresters 50750 - 50920 Algonquin Regiment 54500 - 55649 Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury Regiment 59000 - 60499 Queen's Own Rifles 63500 - 64441 Royal Regiment of Canada 66500 - 68013 3rd Armoured Regiment 69500 - 70160 Queens York Rangers 70161 - 71000 Prince of Wales Rangers 71001 71099 48th Highlanders of Canada 72500 - 74849 Toronto Scottish Regiment 75500 - 77058 Irish Regiment of Canada 78500 - 79539 Militia District 3 - Prefix C - Eastern Ontario and South-Western Quebec Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment 4001 - 9000 Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa 20501 - 25500 Midland Regiment 40501 - 40750 Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Highlanders 40751 - 41250 Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Regiment 42301 - 42310 Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Regiment 79000 - 79415 Regiment de Hull (Active Force) 42501 - 42700 Regiment de Hull (Active Force) 43501 - 43618 Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Highlanders (Active Force) 53000 - 57498 Governor General's Foot Guards (Active Force) 58000 - 62999 1st Bn. Midland Regiment (Active Force) 65000 - 69999 Prince of Wales Rangers 78000 - 78234 Brockville Rifles (Active Force) 80000 - 80999 Militia District 4 - Prefix D - Western Quebec 1st Armored Car Regiment 1500 - 2999 7th Recconnaisance Bn. 3000 - 5999 22nd Armoured Regiment 26000 - 30999 Regiment de St. Hyacinthe 41000 - 45999 27th Armoured Regiment (Sherbrooke Fusiliers) 46000 - 50999 Regiment de Chateauguay 51000 - 55999 Regiment de Maisonneuve 56000 - 60999 Fusiliers de Mont-Royal 61000 - 65999 Regiment de Joliette 66000 - 70999 Victoria Rifles of Canada 71000 - 75999 Royal Montreal Regiment 76000 - 80999 Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada 81000 - 90999 Royal 22nd Regiment 106000 - 106499 Royal 22nd Regiment 124700 - 124899 Canadian Armoured Corps (Reinforcements) 131000 - 131999 Fusiliers de Sherbrooke Regiment 150000 - 154999 Regiment de Maisonneuve 160000 - 162999 Fusiliers de Mont-Royal 163300 - 165999 Militia District 5 - Prefix E - Eastern Quebec and Western Newfoundland Royal 22e Regiment 4001 - 7500 Regiment de la Chaudiere 9001 - 14000 Royal Rifles of Canada 22801 - 23300 Royal Rifles of Canada 29801 - 34800 Voltigeurs de Quebec 23301 - 23800 Voltigeurs de Quebec 41901 - 46900 Regiment de Levis 23801 - 24300 Regiment de Quebec 24301 - 24800 Regiment de Quebec 63001 - 68000 Fusiliers du St. Laurent 25301 - 25800 Fusiliers du St. Laurent 57601 - 62600 Canadian Armoured Corps 40401 - 40900 Regiment de Montmagny 68001 - 73000 Militia District 6 - Prefix F - Nova Scotia Halifax Rifles 29550 - 30599 The West Nova Scotia Regiment 39550 - 43699 Pictou Highlanders 44600 - 45799 North Nova Scotia Highlanders 49600 - 50999 The Cape Breton Highlanders 54600 - 55725 Prince Edward Island Highlanders 59600 - 63700 Militia District 7 - Prefix G - New Brunswick 5th Armoured Regiment 1 - 3000 Carleton & York Regiment 17001 - 21500 North Shore Regiment 22001 - 25000 New Brunswick Rangers 27000 - 32000 St. John Fusiliers 32001 - 34000 Militia District 10 - Prefix H - Manitoba and Western Ontario Lord Strathcona's Horse 1 - 999 Winnipeg Light Infantry 3501 - 3600 Winnipeg Grenadiers 6001 - 7999 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 16001 - 17999 Fort Garry Horse 26001 - 26999 Royal Winnipeg Rifles 40501 - 42999 Lake Superior Regiment 45501 - 46999 18th Armoured Car Regiment 77001 - 77999 Winnipeg Light Infantry 200000 - 202999 2nd Bn Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada (Reserve Force) 433000 - 436999 Militia District 11 - Prefix K - British Columbia and Yukon Territory 9th Armoured Regiment 1 - 3200 British Columbia Regiment 37001 - 42000 Rocky Mountain Rangers 42001 - 47000 Westminster Regiment 47001 - 52000 Seaforth Highlanders 52001 - 57000 Canadian Scottish Regiment 57001 - 59500 Canadian Scottish Regiment 62001 - 67000 Irish Rifles 67001 - 72000 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 85201 - 87700 Militia District 12 - Prefix L - Saskatchewan Saskatoon Light Infantry 1001 - 6000 South Saskatchewan Regiment 12001- 17000 Regina Rifles Regiment 23001 - 24000 Prince Albert & Battleford Volunteers 24001 - 25000 Regina Rifles Regiment 27001 - 32000 16/22 Saskatchewan Horse 36001 - 41000 14th Canadian Hussars 53201 - 55200 Canadian Armoured Corps 58601 - 59600 King's Own Rifles of Canada 84501 - 85500 Prince Albert & Battleford Volunteers 86501 - 91500 Regina Rifles Regiment 93601 - 95600 Militia District 13 - Prefix M - Alberta and the Northwest Territories Calgary Highlanders 10501 - 12500 Edmonton Fusiliers 12501 - 15500 Edmonton Regiment 15501 - 20500 Edmonton Fusiliers 30801 - 33900 Lord Strathcona's Horse 37401 - 37450 South Alberta Regiment 44751 - 49750 31st (Alberta) Reconnaissance Regiment 51001 - 51500 31st (Alberta) Reconnaissance Regiment 52001 - 52800 Permanent Force Joining the CASF - Prefix P Royal Canadian Dragoons 1 - 2000 Lord Strathcona's Horse 2001 - 4000 Royal Canadian Regiment 12001 - 20000 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 20001 - 27000 Royal 22e Regiment 48001 - 52000 Later after the war the letter "S" preceded the letters listed above but the area stayed the same. Example SG was from New Brunswick, SF from Nova Scotia, SN from Newfoundland etc.

Found it with a little help from some friends....... Militia District 11 - Prefix K - British Columbia and Yukon Territory 9th Armoured Regiment 1 - 3200 British Columbia Regiment 37001 - 42000 Rocky Mountain Rangers 42001 - 47000 Westminster Regiment 47001 - 52000 Seaforth Highlanders 52001 - 57000 Canadian Scottish Regiment 57001 - 59500 Canadian Scottish Regiment 62001 - 67000 Irish Rifles 67001 - 72000

Hello Irish....... Browne's regimental number during World War Two was K-13816, he volunteered to serve in Korea and given his old number with the letter "S" in front....... The K stands for the Military District, I'm not sure which one is K that he enlisted in during WW2..... I know Calgary where I am was Military District 13 and letter "M"..... Mike

The Right Honourable Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, High Commissioner for Canada, 17, Victoria Street, London, England Greylingstad, 25th July, 1900. Dear Lord Strathcona, The Regiment is still with Lord Dundonald's 3rd Mounted Brigade, General Clery's column. We are in ignorance of our further movements. The war is by no means over. No military man here thinks that it can end in less than three months. We are proving every day that we are good scouts and well disciplined, but all are anxious to get further north. With regard to Gen. Hutton I have had no correspondence with him, nor have I said or done anything that should prejudice him against the corps. I should think he would have been very glad to have them under his command. Men just as capable as Gen Hutton or anyone in the service have the opinion that the regiment is the finest that has yet appeared upon the scene. I have no doubt about it myself. The only one that can in any way be compared with them as scouts and horsemen are the second Bttn. Canadian Mounted Rifles, composed of one half N.W.M. Police and the other half men from the stock districts of Alberta. There are a few men who ought not to be in the corps, but strict discipline keeps them in order. No one can avoid getting men who have made a mistake in joining, such men thought war was a picnic. Hoping that your Lordship is enjoying good health, I am, Yours Respectfully, (Signed) S. B. STEELE,

Thankyou Gentlemen....... A friend was able to obtain an original 95th Jacket, Pants and a Baker Rifle from an estate sale...... The jacket and pants are not in great condition and he wants to get them repaired and to make up a proper display..... I have forwarded all your replies to him..... Thanks again..... Mike

Good Morning..... The Lion with wreath that looks similar to the RE badge was worn between 1933 and 1945..... The plain lion was between 1949 and 1971...... According to Owen's book on SA badges..... Mike

Hi Chris...... Jump on it from great heights and smile....... Good Price..... Mike

When we had the Olympics here we had civilian, police and military do the security....... In most cases because of the size of the event there are not enough police to cover all the events 24 / 7 for the period of the games so they have to hire civilian companies...... Mike For Mervyn: Did not get any notification of reply to this thread...... Mike

Hello Irish...... I have been trying to track down an early SWB to a Canadian and have been told that Volume 1 of the register for these badges is missing, i.e. Numbers 1 to 12,000..... Sorry to tell you this..... Mike

Good Morning...... From our local newspaper yesterday....... Yes I know that the mods will most likely lock this post....... But the "Devil Made Me Do It"...... Mike

　 S T R A T H C O N A ' S H O R S E Leeuw Spruit July 20th., 1900. Sir: - Since I last reported at Standerton we have been almost continually on the march. On the 1st of July, the second day out, whilst the regiment was on the advance, the enemy was discovered near Watervaal and a sharp skirmish ensued between our flankers and the Boers. It appears that on this occasion our men were fired upon at close range from a house flying the white flag. In this fight we lost one fine young fellow, Pte. Jenkins, who enlisted at Pincher Creek. He was shot and instantly killed. Capt. Howard, evidently mistaking the Boers for our men walked right into them and was taken prisoner. Pte. Hobson is also missing. The Brigade reached Greylingstad the following day and camped for two or three days. It was arranged here that 150 of the regiment should remain while the balance should go with the Division to Vlaakfontein some 12 or 14 miles on towards Heidlburg. We marched on the 4th, has a small skirmish and reached the place the same night. On our arrival at Vlaakfontein it was found necessary to reinforce our force left at Greylingstadt and on the 5th 50 men were send back protected by 100 men of ours under an Imperial Officer to return the same night. The fifty were seen safely through but on the return the Boers showed some strength and our men found some difficulty in getting through. A rapid retreat was ordered by the Officer in charge, [in spite of the remonstrances of Major Snyder] and we [consequently lost] had 6 men missing. The men had been sent to a distant kopje and could not get back. Whilst at Vlaakfontein, "C" Squadron left at Greylingstadt were sent a few miles further back on the line to protect the railway bridge there and while patrolling on the 6th, Corp. Lee was shot and killed. About this time the draft under Lt. Anderson reached Standerton. About the 6th whilst acting as advance to the South African Light Horse, some 18 miles North East of Standerton they came in contact with a considerable force of the enemy and although they succeeded in driving the Boers from the position they lost in so doing 2 men taken prisoners and 3 wounded. The remainder of the regiment returned to Greylingstad for the purpose of reinforcing the Garrison there but two days after we were joined by the 2nd Division under General Clery and started to march north. Since then we have been fighting nearly every day, meeting the enemy on two occasions with guns. The second day out the Regiment formed the advance and covered the flanks and rear of the column. A party of "A" Squadron were sent out to the right flank under Major Sangeneisten of the Border Mounted Rifles. This officer with four of the Regt. had their horses shot and taken prisoners. Two others were wounded. We halted here for the day, but are under orders to move again tomorrow. The work we are doing is very hard on the horses, there being only two mounted corps in the Brigade. We have our turn for duty every other day. The Canadian horses are standing it very well but we have had to have a second supply of Argentines. Members of the Imperial Guides, men who know the country well and who have gone right through the war, say that the Canadian horses are the best in South Africa to-day. Of course we know this to be the case. Being under fire more or less every day has raised the men's spirits immensely. They have shown a good deal of daring and boldness in their work, but the circumstances in my opinion call for it, as without the enemy could not be discovered and the column often exposed to dangers. Our next move will probably be northward in the direction of Bethel to operate on the flanks of the Boers. Those who seem to know are of opinion that the war will last at least 2 months. The Boers have possession of the railway throughout Portuguese Territory and have a good supply of ammunition. I am very well pleased with the draft sent out, and with the horses brought with them. Lt. Ketchen owing to urgent private affairs in England has asked for a leave of absence. He is a very good officer and will explain to you his reasons for leaving soon. I was obliged to send Regtl. Sergeant Major Steele to Standerton some days ago. He received a strain which makes it impossible for him to ride. However, he will be useful there in looking after our supplies etc. Being without a Base has rather handicapped us in the matter of supplies, but we are doing very nicely. I am advised that Mr. Taylor has sent out a lot of hats, but we are going to try and get along with our present ones until we get on the other railway where we will be able to get them up. Since I last reported the following men of the regiment have died: - Regt. No. 509, Pte. Jenkins, Killed in Action " " 332, Corpl. Lee, Killed in Action " " 171, Pte. Banks, Enteric Fever " " 321, Pte. Cottrell, " " " " 483, Pte. McNicholl, " " I am, Yours respectfully (Signed) S. B. STEELE, Lt. Col. Commanding "Strathcona's Horse" Strathcona's Horse Leeuw Spruit July 20th, 1900. Dear Lord Strathcona, Your favour of the 1st., June has just come to hand, and with reference to the first paragraph I beg to say that as already reported the "Mohawk", "Maplemore", and the "Chicago"' only formed the advance of the regiment proceeding to Natal and Kosi River on an expedition, the object of which I have already reported to you. The above transports sailed on the 25th May, but I did not cable you until the 28th, the day Headquarters left on the "Wakool" and "Columbia", on that day I sent you the following cable: - "We leave for Natal To-Day", but the censor, when it was presented, altered it so to read "We leave for the front to-day". This it appears did not reach you either, although I had the assurance of the censor that it would be sent. The only communication I have had with General Hutton out here was a telegram sent through the Base Commandant at Cape Town asking for volunteer scouts from this regiment, to serve under Charles Ross, a North West Scout. The men, thinking that they would be transferred from the regiment and be separated, refused to volunteer. [Besides, I think that in the minds of some there was an undercurrent of feeling against Ross. Who although he mat be a very good scout, is a man of very poor reputation in the North West]. I am sending you by concurrent mail a report as to our late movements. I am, Yours respectfully, (Signed) S. B. STEELE, Lt. Col. Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"

WATERVAL DRIFT 16th. July. 1900 My dear Sir, The Regiment at present is divided up in detachments but will be concentrated to-morrow, excepting 40 men at Standerton, 60 at Watervaal Bridge and Station, and 50 at Grout Spruit. I left Greylingstadt on the 12th, instant with one Squadron and Headquarters accompanying Lord Dundonald's brigade in advance of Lt. Gen. Cleary's division en-route to the North-East. We were in support of the guns and early were fired upon but the enemy was driven off. We halted at Platkop farm that night and marched the next morning as advance guard. The right of the advance was under Major Sangeneister of the Border Mounted Rifles. We proceeded cautiously for some time but finally ascended the kopje and received a volley from a large force of Boers concealed on the hill. His horse and those of four of the Strathcona's were shot and the five, including the Major, taken prisoners. Two men, Pvtes. Robinson and Dodd were wounded. We recovered them that night from where they were left in a farm house. The Boers took all of their personal property, gold watches, money etc. etc. They were not dangerously wounded. A change of direction of the Column was ordered at this time on account of the guides misunderstanding the route intended at first; consequently, there was great danger incurred. Time was not sufficient to let the flank and the advance party swing around. I was ordered to move the reserve to the front of the Column which had already changed. On passing over to my place we got under a flanking fire from a party of the enemy on our proper front. I placed the horses under cover though one hundred men dismounted to the flank, which was smartly done by the men, and opened fire. The enemy was driven off without loss to us, but if the cover had not been smartly taken we would have suffered seriously. I sent scouts to where the Major was taken and in other directions. The work was done with great intelligence, each scout being able to clearly explain the whole situation. They were all several times under hot fire. Lord Dundonald then advanced on the kopje with us in front. Artillery fire caused the enemy to retire to the right rear of their position. The brigade followed and came in contact with them near Holgat Fontein (a farm) and two of Thornycroft's M.I. and the R.H.A. were wounded. The enemy had 4 guns and a Vickers Maxim or Pom-Pom. We suffered none but if further to the right rear might. The enemy's shells went over us. We eventually retreated and we went into camp at Platkop (a farm). The next morning, the 14th., T.M.I. was in turn to furnish the advance guard and the advance being troubled by the smoke of veldt fires burning on all sides was closer than usual. We were in support of the guns. The advance, and in fact the whole of us, got under rifle and Pom-Pom fire and two of T.M.I. were wounded and a horse killed. Our men took position on the ridge except four with the horses, but had not to fire to much. The enemy fell back after a heavy fire of artillery was brought to bear. We encamped at Holgat Fontein farm the same night. Major Sangeneister sent me news of the strength of the Boers, viz., 800 men and five guns on each occasion. Our force was only 500 all told and we might have made a capture. The men were perfectly cool all the time and left nothing to be desired. We are likely to march to-morrow having come here yesterday when our men formed the advance and left, surprises quite impossible. Major Laurie and Lt. Stevenson are still in hospital. All the rest of the officers are well. Major Snyder and Jarvis, and all but some four officers, show good ability and energy. Major Belcher is of course capable in every way, plucky and careful. Lord Dundonald is much pleased with the gun detachment and our armourer. The scouting was perfect and the loss on the missing is not the fault of the men. They obeyed the Major and he was apparently right at the time. I will send the usual detailed report. I hope your lordship is quite well and that the regiment will be able to prove themselves the right stuff. Yours respectfully, (Signed) S. B. STEELE

A couple more.....

Here is a razor from my Fathers estate....... Never been used...... Mike

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Gentlemen...... We must not forget the ladies....... Listed as "A Ladies Sanitary Razor" just the same as a mans safety razor only in miniature with blades that are very very sharp..... The 2 Pound coin for size comparison....... Mike

Thanks Steve will look for the book...... Mike

Good Evening Everyone...... Can anyone tell me where I can find a photo / description / line drawing of the webbing (I know its not called webbing in that period) worn by the 95th Rifles during the Napoleonic Wars up to Waterloo..... Mike Found this site...... Sorry for the bother....... http://2nd95thrifles.myfastforum.org/index.php?component=content&topicid=981&highlight=

Hi Every One..... I have tried 5 times now to post a reply to this thread and each time it has taken so long to upload that the computer has timed out and deleted post...... So...... Here is another thread: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/44925-scottish-regiments-tobacco-tin/ The reply was quite long so I am to frustrated to type it all out again but here are some of the pictures..... Mike Now it only allows me to put on one picture and the size is not the problem......

Sorry Mervyn..... Has to be kept secret...... They can only make so many a day and with 50% of the worlds population being male they would be sold out in seconds....... Mike

Good Morning Everyone I know that this is not Military but when I found this shop I thought that I had to share it with everyone..... After all we all need a little help every now and again..... Mike

Vlaakfontein, Transvaal, 6th, July, 1900. Dear Sir, Yesterday I was ordered to send Major Snyder and one hundred men to escort Lt. Harper whose troop of "A" in Major Snyder's Squadron was ordered to reinforce "C" Squadron at Greyingstad and they marched at 9:30 a.m. when the fog cleared off. The duty was performed and Major Snyder's on his way back. I may mention Gen. Cleary sent an officer (Major Roycroft) to command the men of this Corps sent on the duty. Major Snyder was not aware of this when he started so his valuable experience as a scout etc. was lost. It is however fortunate that he did not go. although the action of placing in command an Officer of another regiment and not even of our brigade was unjustifiable in every sense. The squadron scouting its way back was attacked at different points on the line by a party or parties of about three times their number; the maxim gun killed several and Lt. Ketchen who handled his troop with great skill accounted for at least ten besides some wounded carried off. Six men of your corps were ordered by Major Roycroft to take a position on a kopje a mile from support. and that officer as you will observe by Major Snyder's report would not permit any attempt to be made to permit them to retire. Thus all splendid men were left in the lurch. Heavy firing was heard from them and their enemies as the poor fellows deserted by no fault of their own officers or comrades defended themselves no doubt against odds. They are still missing, but an effort is being made to get them or their remains. If this had not happened the Regiment would have good cause for congratulation; the men behaved admirably. When Thornycroft's corps was ordered out I went with all the men in camp (35) and placed them with the supports, but unfortunately they did not require it. The men missing had been left long before that. Two (2) black scouts working on our left were wounded. Three other men who went without leave beyond the outposts are missing. To-day 70 of the regiment are the escort of Gen. Buller with Thornycroft's Corps, and 80 will escort him from here to Botha's Kraal, a place some tem miles from here. I send you the official report of the day. Since I commenced this letter the men absent without leave have returned. They were attacked by a number of Boers and had to take refuge on a kopje where they were forced to remain all night. No tidings yet of the six left behind yesterday. Hoping to have better news next time I write, I am, Respectfully yours, (Signed) S. B. STEELE, Rt. Hon. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal.

June 26th. 1900: Following telegram from Sir Redevers Buller dated Headquarters Standerton:- "Your fine regiment joined my force during the march to Standerton. I am very glad to have them. It is like being with old friends and they are most useful." June 29th. 1900: Lord Strathcona replied to Sir Redevers Buller as follows:- "Much appreciate kind message. Regiment will greatly value your good opinion and being with you; hope may have opportunities showing appreciation and desire to serve the Queen."

Thank You Mervyn..... Will keep posting all that I have...... There are some gaps, even the regiment does not know where they are...... Mike