- Reaction score
- 35
- Points
- 560
To get this going as a "real" project rather than an interesting discussion, perhaps the work of Bill Smy and others should be collected and forwarded to the Regimental Senates and Honourary Colonels of the suggested units. As well, links to local historical societies and other public opinion makers should be sought out. Planning for ceremonies to take place in 2012 really needs to start now.
This also has to be sold carefully to the affected units. Lincoln and Welland Regiment soldiers take it as gospel that they are decended from Butler's Rangers, which may be true in a historical sense, but not in an official manner as prescribed by the act of 1855. It would be very sad if the newer members of the listed units got revved up over the "new" battle honours only to have cold water thrown on the idea.
Overall, this seems to be a very good initiative, which could spawn a lot of positive side effects, such as a revival in interest in that period of Canadian history, and a closer bond between the reserve units and the local population.
This also has to be sold carefully to the affected units. Lincoln and Welland Regiment soldiers take it as gospel that they are decended from Butler's Rangers, which may be true in a historical sense, but not in an official manner as prescribed by the act of 1855. It would be very sad if the newer members of the listed units got revved up over the "new" battle honours only to have cold water thrown on the idea.
Overall, this seems to be a very good initiative, which could spawn a lot of positive side effects, such as a revival in interest in that period of Canadian history, and a closer bond between the reserve units and the local population.