7th Regiment Fusiliers: Regimental Orders by Lieut.Col. J.W. Little
Date1903
Dimensions35.6 x 21.7 cm (14 x 8 9/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Steve Holbert, 1974
Object number1974.023.001
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.
NameProgram
1856-1868
c. 1900
