Above is the Guidon of the Halifax Rifles which was approved by John Walker, Deputy Inspector of
Regimental Colours, for the College of Arms on November 26, 1959. This signature appears below the
Guidon. Above is the signature of approval by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Regimental Colours, for the College of Arms on November 26, 1959. This signature appears below the
Guidon. Above is the signature of approval by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
As an Armoured Regiment we have been officially authorized to have our Battle Honours
emblazoned on our Guidon.
We are proud to record here the names of those who have given us that great leadership
across the years, their counsel and advice having been most helpful in peace and war.
HONORARY COLONELS
1860-1883 His Excellency Lieutenant General Sir William Fenwick Williams, Bart., K.C.B.,
of Kars.
1898-1912 Lieut.ï·“General J. Winburne Laurie, D.C.L.
1912-1937 Right Honourable Sir Robert Borden, K.C.M.G.
1942-1946 Hon. Frederick F. Mathers, K.C.
1948-1954 Hon. Angus L. Macdonald, P.C., K.C., LL.D.
1955- Brigadier Ray. J. Colwell, D.S.O., E.D., msc.
HONORARY LIEUT.-COLONELS
1920-1941 Colonel W. Ernest Thompson, V.D.
1923-1958 Lieut-Colonel Francis W. W. Doane, V.D.
1948- Lieut.-Colonel Henry P. MacKeen, Q.C., C.D.
1963-1965 Lieut-Colonel John Gordon Quigley M.S.M, E.D
2010 Colonel John B. Boileau, C.D. ( Regiment returned to service)
"In looking back over a century of Rifles, a historian with substantial military experience
and some knowledge can be forgiven if he declares that the concept as propounded in May
1860 has been more than realized on the battlefield, in-dedicated service in the peace time
Militia of Canada, and in the realm of statecraft at all levels of Government. This is our
proud record in the maintenance of our object: Defence of the freedom and liberty of our
beloved Canada." - J. Gordon Quigley
Cede Nullis
emblazoned on our Guidon.
We are proud to record here the names of those who have given us that great leadership
across the years, their counsel and advice having been most helpful in peace and war.
HONORARY COLONELS
1860-1883 His Excellency Lieutenant General Sir William Fenwick Williams, Bart., K.C.B.,
of Kars.
1898-1912 Lieut.ï·“General J. Winburne Laurie, D.C.L.
1912-1937 Right Honourable Sir Robert Borden, K.C.M.G.
1942-1946 Hon. Frederick F. Mathers, K.C.
1948-1954 Hon. Angus L. Macdonald, P.C., K.C., LL.D.
1955- Brigadier Ray. J. Colwell, D.S.O., E.D., msc.
HONORARY LIEUT.-COLONELS
1920-1941 Colonel W. Ernest Thompson, V.D.
1923-1958 Lieut-Colonel Francis W. W. Doane, V.D.
1948- Lieut.-Colonel Henry P. MacKeen, Q.C., C.D.
1963-1965 Lieut-Colonel John Gordon Quigley M.S.M, E.D
2010 Colonel John B. Boileau, C.D. ( Regiment returned to service)
"In looking back over a century of Rifles, a historian with substantial military experience
and some knowledge can be forgiven if he declares that the concept as propounded in May
1860 has been more than realized on the battlefield, in-dedicated service in the peace time
Militia of Canada, and in the realm of statecraft at all levels of Government. This is our
proud record in the maintenance of our object: Defence of the freedom and liberty of our
beloved Canada." - J. Gordon Quigley
Cede Nullis
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On our colours presented to the Regiment November 10, 1862 by Mrs. P. C. Hill, wife of the
Mayor of Halifax, are proudly displayed the Honours awarded the Regiment:
Mayor of Halifax, are proudly displayed the Honours awarded the Regiment:
A Century Of Rifles