72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada - Electric Scotland

Chronological Table of Events
May 11, 1909
A Committee from the Scottish Societies took up with the
Military Authorities at Ottawa the matter of the formation
of a Highland Regiment.
November 24, 1910
Authorization obtained for the formation of a Highland
Regiment.
February 3, 1911
The Regiment was gazetted as "The 72nd Highlanders of
Canada"; afterwards ante-dated to November 24th, 1910.
April 5, 1911-
Authorization obtained for affiliation of Regiment with
the Seaforth Highlanders.
March 27, 1912
Final ratification of Canadian Military authorities received
in letter of this date from Ottawa, adding that the King
approves of the 72nd Highlanders of Canada being desig
nated the "72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada."
June 22, 1911
First public appearance of the Regiment on Coronation
Day, service being held at Recreation Park.
August 1, 1911-
First inspection of the Regiment by Colonel Wadmore.
Spring, 1912
Regiment went into training on Vancouver Island.
July 4, 1912
Regiment visited Tacoma, Wash., as guests of the citizens
on the occasion of the Montamara Festival.
September 19, 1912
Review of Regiment at Brockton Point by the Governor-
General, H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught, who presented
the Regiment with its colours the gift of the Imperial
Order Daughters of the Empire.
Spring, 1913
Trained at Sydney, Vancouver Island, and was inspected by
Sir Ian Hamilton.
June 23, 1913
Regiment inspected by Gen. Colin Mackenzie.
Autumn, 1913
Regiment called out to aid civil power during strike in
Nanaimo district. A detachment remained there till called
back for mobilization for active service in August, 1914.
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