Canadian Grenadier Guards
Mustered A.D. 1764
Regimental Insignia
The Canadian Grenadier Guards date their history from 1764. After a number of name changes, in 1858, the Regiment became known as The 1st (or The Prince of Wales) Regiment of Volunteer Rifles of The Canadian Militia. Its present name was given Royal approval in 1914.
As a Unit or as separate companies, it has been active in all of Canada's armed conflicts, including the Battle of Chateauguay (1813), the South African War (1900) and the two World Wars. For this service the Regiment has been awarded 31 Battle Honours, while many members have won citations for personal bravery, including the Victoria Cross. The retired Colours under which these men served can be seen at Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal, the Regimental Church since 1859.
The reigning Monarch is the Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment, and as such HM Queen Elizabeth II, in 1959, presented the Unit with a stand of Colours, now retired. The Governors General of Canada, traditionally the Honourary Colonels, have also presented Colours including the stand presently is use.