Grenville Regiment (Lisgar Rifles)
The Grenville Regiment (Lisgar Rifles) was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army) based in Grenville County, Ontario.
| The Grenville Regiment (Lisgar Rifles) | |
|---|---|
Soldiers of the 56th Grenville Regiment, c.1866 | |
| Active | 1866-1936 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Rifle regiment |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | One Regiment |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Prescott, Ontario Kemptville, Ontario |
| Engagements | Fenian Raids First World War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. Hamilton Jessup |
In 1936, the regiment was converted to artillery and would later become part of the 50th Field Artillery Regiment (The Prince of Wales Rangers), RCA (currently on the Supplementary Order of Battle).
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