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7th Fusiliers. Stanley Barracks, London, Ontario

7th Fusiliers. Stanley Barracks, London, Ontario

DateAfter 1870
MediumEmulsion
DimensionsOverall: 23.8 x 29.8 cm
Credit LineGift of Mr. H. J. Cleeve, London, Ontario, 1979.
Object number1979.010.008
Label TextThe Militia Act of 1855 encouraged the establishment of volunteer companies which were community-oriented and locally financed. London progressively had a series of units - the 1st and 2nd Infantry Company, Highland Volunteers, Foot Artillery, St. Johns Infantry, Merchant Volunteers and Number 1 Company, London Battalion of Fusiliers. These units recruited enthusiastic "citizen soldiers." When it became apparent these companies of volunteers needed coordination, direction and training, London Military District headquarters consolidated them into the 7th Battalion, Prince Arthur's Own, on April 27, 1866. The name was changed to the 7th Battalion, London Light Infantry in 1867. In 1870 it became the 7th Battalion Fusiliers.
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