The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment)

Notes:

Upon redesignation as The Peel Regiment on 1 May 1920 (see above), it was organized as a four battalion regiment with the 1st Battalion (20th Battalion, CEF) on the Non Permanent Active Militia order of battle, and the 2nd Battalion (74th Battalion, CEF), 3rd Battalion (126th Battalion, CEF) and 4th Battalion (234th Battalion, CEF) on the Reserve order of battle.

On 15 January 1921, the 1st Battalion (20th Battalion, CEF) was redesignated the 1st Battalion (GO 18/21). On 1 March 1921 the regiment was reorganized as a three battalion regiment with the 1st Battalion (74th Battalion, CEF) on the Non Permanent Active Militia order of battle, and the 2nd Battalion (126th Battalion, CEF) and 3rd Battalion (234th Battalion, CEF) on the Reserve order of battle (GO 65/21). The reserve units were disbanded on 14 December 1936 (GO 3/37).

The Peel Regiment was disbanded for the purpose of reorganization on 1 March 1921 and reorganized the same day (GO 118/21). This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the regiment.

The Peel and Dufferin Regiment was disbanded for the purpose of amalgamation on 14 December 1936 and reorganized the next day (GO 179/36). This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the regiment.

The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) originated in Milton, Ontario on 28 September 1866, when the '20th "Halton Battalion of Infantry"' was authorized to be formed.^{Footnote 8} It was redesignated: '20th "Halton" Battalion of Rifles' on 12 January 1872;^{Footnote 9} '20th Halton Battalion "Lorne Rifles" on 11 November 1881;^{Footnote 10} '20th Halton Regiment "Lorne Rifles"' on 8 May 1900;^{Footnote 11} '20th Regiment, Halton Rifles' on 1 December 1909;^{Footnote 12} 'The Halton Rifles' on 1 May 1920;^{Footnote 13} and 'The Lorne Rifles (Scottish)' on 1 November 1931.^{Footnote 14} On 15 December 1936, it was amalgamated with 'The Peel and Dufferin Regiment', as above.

Notes:

No lineal connection with 'The 20th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada' of 1863 to 1866.

Upon redesignation as The Halton Rifles on 1 May 1920 (see above), it was organized as a three battalion regiment with the 1st Battalion (37th Battalion, CEF) on the Non Permanent Active Militia order of battle, and the 2nd Battalion (76th Battalion, CEF) and 3rd Battalion (164th Battalion, CEF) on the Reserve order of battle. The reserve units were disbanded on 14 December 1936 (GO 3/37).

The Halton Rifles were disbanded for the purpose of reorganization on 1 December 1920 and reorganized the same day (GO 18/21). This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the regiment.

The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) was disbanded for the purpose of amalgamation on 14 December 1936 and reorganized the next day (GO 179/36). This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the regiment.

Notes:

On 6 February 1941, all Active units of the Canadian Army performing defence and employment duties were merged into the regiment as component parts, and they no longer retained the status of separate units formerly held by them as Active units of the Canadian Army (GO 113/41).

On 2 December 1942, the Canadian Infantry Corps (CIC) was authorized to be formed (GO 466/42) and on 3 September 1942, all existing active service units of The Lorne Scots were allocated to the Corps (GO 485/42).

The Army Headquarters Defence Company was authorized to be formed on 1 April 1942 as the 'Army Headquarters Defence Company, CASF'.^{Footnote 47} The company was disbanded on 15 June 1945.^{Footnote 48}

Note:

On 12 April 1944, the 'First Army Headquarters Defence Company (The Royal Montreal Regiment), CASF' was formed (GO 345/44). This newly authorized unit replaced The Lorne Scots defence company, even though it was not officially disbanded until the following year.

The 1st Corps Defence Company, CASF was authorized on 27 August 1940 as the 'No. 1 Canadian Corps Protective Unit, CASF'.^{Footnote 49} It was redesignated: 'No. 1 Canadian Corps Protective Company, CASF' on 6 February 1941;^{Footnote 50} and '1st Corps Defence Company, CASF' on 11 June 1943.^{Footnote 51} The company was disbanded on 18 July 1944.^{Footnote 52}

The 2nd Corps Defence Company was authorized to be formed on 14 January 1943 as the '2nd Corps Defence Company, CASF'.^{Footnote 53} The company was disbanded on 1 November 1943.^{Footnote 54}

Note:

On 1 November 1943, the '2nd Corps Defence Company (The Prince Edward Island Light Horse), CIC, CASF' was formed (GO 60/44). This newly authorized unit replaced The Lorne Scots defence company.

The No. 1 Defence and Employment Platoon was authorized on 1 September 1939 as the 'No. 1 Employment Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 55} It was redesignated the 'No. 1 Defence and Employment Platoon, CASF' on 6 February 1941.^{Footnote 56} The platoon was disbanded on 28 August 1945.^{Footnote 57}

The No. 2 Defence and Employment Platoon was authorized on 1 September 1939 as the 'No. 2 Employment Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 58} It was redesignated the 'No. 2 Defence and Employment Platoon, CASF' on 6 February 1941.^{Footnote 59} The platoon was disbanded on 13 October 1945.^{Footnote 60}

The No. 3 Employment Platoon was authorized on 1 September 1939 as the 'No. 3 Employment Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 61} The platoon was disbanded on 14 January 1943.^{Footnote 62}

The No. 3 Defence and Employment Platoon was authorized on 24 May 1940 as the 'No. 4 Employment Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 63} It was redesignated the 'No. 3 Defence and Employment Platoon, CASF' on 7 April 1941.^{Footnote 64} The platoon was disbanded on 30 October 1945.^{Footnote 65}

The 4th (Armoured) Division Headquarters Squadron was authorized on 25 May 1940 as the 'No. 5 Employment Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 66} It was redesignated: 'No. 5 Defence and Employment Platoon, CASF' on 10 May 1941;^{Footnote 67} and '4th (Armoured) Division Headquarters Squadron, CAC, CASF' on 26 January 1942.^{Footnote 68} The squadron was disbanded on 1 January 1943.^{Footnote 69}

The No. 6 Employment Platoon was authorized on 25 May 1940 as the 'No. 6 Employment Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 70} The platoon was disbanded on 21 May 1941.^{Footnote 71}

The No. 1 Defence Platoon was authorized on 6 February 1941 as the 'No. 1 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 72} The platoon was disbanded on 16 May 1943.^{Footnote 73}

The No. 2 Defence Platoon was authorized on 6 February 1941 as the 'No. 2 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 74} The platoon was disbanded on 16 May 1943.^{Footnote 75}

The No. 3 Defence Platoon was authorized on 6 February 1941 as the 'No. 3 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 76} The platoon was disbanded on 16 May 1943.^{Footnote 77}

The No. 4 Defence Platoon was authorized on 6 February 1941 as the 'No. 4 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 78} The platoon was disbanded on 20 May 1943.^{Footnote 79}

The No. 5 Defence Platoon was authorized on 6 February 1941 as the 'No. 5 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 80} The platoon was disbanded on 20 May 1943.^{Footnote 81}

The No. 6 Defence Platoon was authorized on 6 February 1941 as the 'No. 6 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 82} The platoon was disbanded on 20 May 1943.^{Footnote 83}

The No. 7 Defence Platoon was authorized on 7 April 1941 as the 'No. 7 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 84} The platoon was disbanded on 20 May 1943.^{Footnote 85}

The No. 8 Defence Platoon was authorized on 7 April 1941 as the 'No. 8 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 86} The platoon was disbanded on 20 May 1943.^{Footnote 87}

The No. 9 Defence Platoon was authorized on 7 April 1941 as the 'No. 9 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 88} The platoon was disbanded on 20 May 1943.^{Footnote 89}

The Headquarters Squadron, 3rd Armoured Brigade was authorized on 10 May 1941 as the 'No. 10 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 90} It was redesignated 'Headquarters Squadron, 3rd Armoured Brigade, CAC, CASF' on 26 January 1942.^{Footnote 91} The squadron was disbanded on 1 January 1943.^{Footnote 92}

The 'Headquarters Squadron, 2nd Army Tank Brigade was authorized on 10 May 1941 as the 'No. 11 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 93} It was redesignated the 'Headquarters Squadron, 2nd Army Tank Brigade, CAC, CASF' on 26 January 1942.^{Footnote 94} The squadron was disbanded on 1 January 1943.^{Footnote 95}

The Headquarters Squadron, 4th Armoured Brigade was authorized on 10 May 1941 as the 'No. 12 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 96} It was redesignated 'Headquarters Squadron, 3rd Armoured Brigade, CAC, CASF' on 26 January 1942.^{Footnote 97} The squadron was disbanded on 1 January 1943.^{Footnote 98}

The No. 6 Defence and Employment Platoon was authorized on 18 March 1942 as the 'No. 6 Defence and Employment Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 99} The platoon was disbanded on 31 January 1945.^{Footnote 100}

The No. 7 Defence and Employment Platoon was authorized on 12 May 1942 as the 'No. 7 Defence and Employment Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 101} The platoon was disbanded on 15 October 1943.^{Footnote 102}

The No. 8 Defence and Employment Platoon was authorized on 15 June 1942 as the 'No. 8 Defence and Employment Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 103} The platoon was disbanded on 15 October 1943.^{Footnote 104}

The No. 13 Defence Platoon was authorized on 18 March 1942 as the 'No. 13 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 105} The platoon was disbanded on 1 November 1944.^{Footnote 106}

The No. 14 Ground Defence Platoon was authorized on 18 March 1942 as the 'No. 14 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 107} It was redesignated the No. 14 Ground Defence Platoon, CIC, CASF' on 20 August 1944.^{Footnote 108} The platoon was disbanded on 31 January 1945.^{Footnote 109}

The No. 15 Ground Defence Platoon was authorized on 18 March 1942 as the 'No. 15 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 110} It was redesignated the No. 15 Ground Defence Platoon, CIC, CASF' on 20 August 1944.^{Footnote 111} The platoon was disbanded on 31 January 1945.^{Footnote 112}

The No. 16 Defence Platoon was authorized on 12 May 1942 as the 'No. 16 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 113} The platoon was disbanded on 15 October 1943.^{Footnote 114}

The No. 16 Ground Defence Platoon was authorized on 20 August 1944 as the 'No. 16 Ground Defence Platoon, CIC, CASF'.^{Footnote 115} The platoon was disbanded on 31 January 1945.^{Footnote 116}

The No. 17 Platoon was authorized on 12 May 1942 as the 'No. 17 Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 117} The platoon was disbanded on 15 November 1943.^{Footnote 118}

The No. 18 Platoon was authorized on 12 May 1942 as the 'No. 18 Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 119} The platoon was disbanded on 15 October 1943.^{Footnote 120}

The No. 19 Defence Platoon was authorized on 1 August 1942 as the 'No. 19 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 121} The platoon was disbanded on 15 October 1943.^{Footnote 122}

The No. 20 Defence Platoon was authorized on 1 August 1942 as the 'No. 20 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 123} The platoon was disbanded on 15 October 1943.^{Footnote 124}

The No. 21 Defence Platoon was authorized on 1 August 1942 as the 'No. 21 Defence Platoon, CASF'.^{Footnote 125} The platoon was disbanded on 15 October 1943.^{Footnote 126}

The 1st Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '1st Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 127} The platoon was disbanded on 11 August 1945.^{Footnote 128}

The 2nd Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '2nd Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 129} The platoon was disbanded on 11 August 1945.^{Footnote 130}

The 3rd Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '3rd Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 131} The platoon was disbanded on 11 August 1945.^{Footnote 132}

The 4th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '4th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 133} The platoon was disbanded on 23 September 1945.^{Footnote 134}

The 5th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '5th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 135} The platoon was disbanded on 29 September 1945.^{Footnote 136}

The 6th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '6th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 137} The platoon was disbanded on 27 September 1945.^{Footnote 138}

The 7th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '7th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 139} The platoon was disbanded on 30 October 1945.^{Footnote 140}

The 8th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '8th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 141} The platoon was disbanded on 30 October 1945.^{Footnote 142}

The 9th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '9th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 143} The platoon was disbanded on 30 October 1945.^{Footnote 144}

The 10th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '10th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 145} The platoon was disbanded on 10 December 1945.^{Footnote 146}

The 11th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 24 February 1944 as the '11th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CASF'.^{Footnote 147} The platoon was disbanded on 17 October 1945.^{Footnote 148}

The 12th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 13 July 1944 as the '12th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CIC, CASF'.^{Footnote 149} The platoon was disbanded on 15 March 1945.^{Footnote 150}

The No. 3 Canadian Non-Effective Transit Depot was authorized to be formed on 27 April 1944 as the 'No. 3 Canadian Non-Effective Transit Depot, Type "C", CASF'.^{Footnote 151} The depot was disbanded on 3 September 1945.^{Footnote 152}

The 21st Headquarters Army Troops, First Army Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), was authorized 25 May 1944 as the '21st Headquarters Army Troops, First Army Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CIC, CASF'.^{Footnote 153} The platoon was disbanded on 21 December 1945.^{Footnote 154}

The 2nd 7th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 1 June 1945 as the '2nd 7th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CIC, CAOF'.^{Footnote 155} The platoon was disbanded on 4 April 1946.^{Footnote 156}

The 2nd 8th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 1 June 1945 as the '2nd 8th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CIC, CAOF'.^{Footnote 157} The platoon was disbanded on 29 April 1946.^{Footnote 158}

The 2nd 9th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) was authorized on 1 June 1945 as the '2nd 9th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots), CIC, CAOF'.^{Footnote 159} The platoon was disbanded on 14 May 1946.^{Footnote 160}

The No. 1 Canadian Repatriation Depot was authorized on 24 May 1940 as the 'No. 1 Non Effective Transit Depot, CASF'.^{Footnote 161} It was redesignated: 'No. 1 Canadian Repatriation Depot (Lorne Scots), CASF' on 15 February 1945;^{Footnote 162} and 'No. 1 Canadian Repatriation Depot Type "R" (Lorne Scots), CASF' on 5 July 1945.^{Footnote 163} The depot was disbanded on 21 February 1947.^{Footnote 164}