The Prince Edward Island Highlanders
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| The Prince Edward Island Highlanders | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1875- 1946 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch | Militia |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | Royal Canadian Infantry Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Motto | Semper Fidelis |
| Colors | Facing colour blue |
| March | Quick - Highland Laddie |
| Insignia | |
| Tartan | Government[dead link] |
The Prince Edward Island Highlanders was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. Originally founded in 1875 as the Queen's County Provisional Battalion of Infantry, it went through several name changes, being renamed the Queen's County Battalion of Infantry in 1876, the 82nd Queen's County Battalion of Infantry in 1879, the 82nd Abegweit Light Infantry in 1906, and The Prince Edward Island Regiment in 1920. It acquired its final title in 1927.
'Abegweit' is a Mi'kmaq word translating to 'cradled on the waves' as a reference to Prince Edward Island. The regiment was disbanded in 1946.
The Prince Edward Island Highlanders were allied to the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) and were kitted as Black Watch except for badges. Officers wore grey Balmorals in Service Dress and Battle Dress.
Battle honours
- South Africa 1900
- Arras 1917, 1918
- Ypres 1917
- Amiens
- Hindenburg Line
- Pursuit to Mons
References
- Barnes, RM, The Uniforms and History of the Scottish Regiments, London, Sphere Books Limited, 1972.
