Iterator said:
Paardeburg Day, having come and gone, gives this a bit more perspective. What is more important: an RCR battle, which plays no role in Canadian history, or a Canadian battle that has no current regimental history? It seems as though we are currently using a system that was created by, and for, the Brits but does not really work in a Canadian context. Keep what’s good, and fix what’s not.
The South African War and Paardeberg:
First despatch of troops overseas by a Canadian goverment.
A unit raised from across the country, the majority being Militiamen or raw recruits on enlistment for active service.
Participation in a major action of the Boer War.
Overall, South African Battle Honours are held, directly or through perpetuation by contribution of troops by:
G.O. 291
1905
Royal Canadian Dragoons "South Africa, 1900. "
The Royal Canadian Regiment "South Africa, 1899, 1900. Paardeburg. (sic)"
G.O. 60
1933
The Governor General's Body Guard "South Africa, 1900."
The Princess Louise Dragoon Guards "South Africa, 1900."
1st Hussars "South Africa, 1900."
12th Manitoba Dragoons "South Africa, 1900."
17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars "South Africa, 1900."
The Governor General's Foot Guards "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The Canadian Grenadier Guards "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The Halifax Rifles "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The Victoria Rifles of Canada "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The Black Watch (R.H.) of Canada "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The Royal Rifles of Canada "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The Royal Grenadiers "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry "South Africa, 1900."
The Princess of Wales' Own Regiment "South Africa, 1900."
The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) "South Africa, 1899.1900."
The Middlesex Light Infantry "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The Princess Louise Fusiliers "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The York Regiment "South Africa, 1900."
The Cumberland Highlanders "South Africa. 1899-1900."
The Saint John Fusiliers "South Africa, 1899-1900, 1902"
The Prince Edward Island Highlanders "South Africa, 1900."
The Ottawa Highlanders "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The Winnipeg Rifles "South Africa, 1899-1900."
48th Highlanders of Canada "South Africa, 1899-1900."
The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles) "South Africa, 1899-1900."
Nope, no effect on Canadian Military history at all.