The Carleton Light Infantry was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1936, the regiment was Amalgamated with The York Regiment to form The Carleton and York Regiment.
Lineage
The Carleton Light Infantry
Originated on 10 September 1869, in Woodstock, New Brunswick, as The Carleton Light Infantry. Redesignated on 5 November 1869, as the 67th Battalion, The Carleton Light Infantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 67th Regiment Carleton Light Infantry. Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as The Carleton Light Infantry. Amalgamated on 15 December 1936, with The York Regiment and Redesignated as The Carleton and York Regiment.
Perpetuations
44th Battalion, CEF
104th Battalion, CEF
History
Early history
On 10 September 1869, The Carleton Light Infantry was authorized for service with companies at Centreville, Richmond, Victoria, Waterville, Brighton and Woodstock.
On 5 November 1869, the unit was Redesignated as the 67th Battalion The Carleton Light Infantry.
On 8 May 1900, the 67th Battalion The Carleton Light Infantry was Redesignated as the 67th Regiment The Carleton Light Infantry.
The Great War
On 6 August 1914, Details of the 67th Regiment, The Carleton Light Infantry were placed on active service for local protective duty.
On 22 December 1915, the 104th Battalion, CEF was authorized for service and on 28 June 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, the battalion provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 24 January 1917, the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the 105th Battalion (Prince Edward Island Highlanders), CEF. On 27 July 1918, the 104th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.
Alliances
- The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment (Until 1936)